Artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus) is derived from the leaves of the artichoke plant, distinct from the edible flower head. It is traditionally used to support liver and gallbladder function, aid digestion, and help manage cholesterol levels. It contains compounds like cynarin, which stimulate bile production.
So the mix of herbs that I gave her had nothing for the anxiety at all. It was all to do uh with metabolism. And so the included milk thistle, barbar, uh an oriental herb called bup plurum, artich choke leaf and an Indian remedy called gynema which is called sugar destroyer which which reduces your uh hank hankering for
""Dr. Simon Mills lists artichoke leaf as an ingredient in a herbal blend prescribed to a patient for metabolic and liver function improvement, and later explicitly states his fondness for it for cholesterol management, highlighting its specific medicinal use."