Artichoke is a type of vegetable. The health effect of artichoke is relatively strong. It has the function of clearing away heat and detoxifying heat, and it can also reduce swelling.

1. Diuresis: Artichoke has the effect of expectorant, clearing heat and diuresis. Artichokes can help us clear the body heat, play a role of clearing heat, clearing damp, diuretic.
2. Clear heat and detoxify: Artichoke has a cool taste, which can clear heat and detoxify, and nourish your face.
3. Promote the liver to secrete bile to decompose fat, and reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride in the human body.
4. Prevent lipid deposition in blood vessels and liver to prevent fatty liver.
5. It has the function of anti-oxidation, can neutralize free radicals, and prevent the liver from being damaged by free radicals.
6. Promote bile secretion, help digestion, and also have a certain effect on weight loss.
7. Can improve intestinal peristalsis, eliminate gastrointestinal flatulence, promote intestinal wall contraction, so that intestinal material can be transported quickly.

Artichoke flower buds can be eaten as vegetables, and the roots can be used as medicines, which can enhance liver function and diuresis. The buds of artichokes are rich in nutrients. Each 100 grams of edible part contains 86.5% moisture, 2.8 grams protein, 0.2 grams fat, 9.9 grams carbohydrates, vitamin B10.06 mg, calcium 51 mg, phosphorus 69 mg, and iron 1.1 mg. The leaves of artichoke contain cynmarin, which has the effect of curing chronic hepatitis and lowering cholesterol.