--- title: "Artichoke Leaf: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "Artichoke leaf is traditionally used for indigestion with fullness, bloating and wind; it must not be used with gallbladder disease." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/artichoke-leaf/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) # Artichoke Leaf Cynara cardunculus (syn. C. scolymus) T Traditional use Artichoke leaf is traditionally used for indigestion with fullness, bloating and wind; it must not be used with gallbladder disease. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **⚠ Avoid** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance The EMA classes artichoke leaf as a traditional herbal medicine for indigestion with a feeling of fullness, bloating and wind. It must not be used with blocked bile ducts, gallstones or liver disease. The monograph has no indication for the liver or cholesterol. **Parts used:** leaves **Key constituents:** Cynarin Updated: October 15, 2026 ✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs. ## What is it used for? - T Traditional use Traditionally used for digestive complaints such as indigestion with fullness, bloating and wind. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Tea Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1.5 g of chopped dried leaf. **Amount:** 4 times daily (3–6 g a day) **Duration limit:** See a doctor if no better after 2 weeks \[1\] ## Safety & interactions Minimum age: 12 years - Do not use with blocked or inflamed bile ducts, liver disease, gallstones or other bile problems needing medical care. - Do not use if you are allergic to the daisy family (Asteraceae). - Not recommended under 12. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown. \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - Mild diarrhoea with cramps, nausea, heartburn - Allergic reactions (frequency unknown) #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? Artichoke's digestive use comes from its leaves, not the flower head we eat. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Is artichoke leaf good for the liver? The EMA monograph has no liver indication, and it must not be used with liver or bile disease. How do I make artichoke leaf tea? Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1.5 g of chopped leaf; drink 4 times a day. Who should not use artichoke leaf? People with gallstones, bile duct or liver disease, those allergic to the daisy family and children under 12. Does artichoke leaf lower cholesterol? The EMA monograph has no cholesterol indication. ## Sources 1. [European Union herbal monograph on Cynara cardunculus L. (syn. Cynara scolymus L.), folium – Revision 1](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-cynara-cardunculus-l-syn-cynara-scolymus-l-folium_en.pdf) EMA HMPC · 2018 ### Cite This Page Artichoke Leaf (Cynara cardunculus (syn. C. scolymus)). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/artichoke-leaf/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? 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