Cynara scolymus Family: Compositae
Uses:
Caution: None
Parts Used: Leaf ,and fruit is used as food
Dosage: 1-2 tsp herb infused 1C boiling water or 1oz dried herb for 1 pint of water, 1 Cup tea three times daily; 15-30 drops tincture up to three times daily
Range: Native to the Mediterranean, can be grown as a perennial in zones 7-11, as an annual in colder regions
Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes sandy, loam soil in full sun to partial shade
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Sources:
The Way Of Herbs, Michael Tierra, p88
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