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artichoke leaf tea
#365516 - 07/13/11 05:50 PM

catnut

Reged: 04/08/07
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Loc: Kentucky, USA

Has anyone tried artichoke leaf to help with constipation and IBS issues? A friend saw it on Dr. Oz a couple of months back. I've had some relief from the constipation but the tea is only ok if you like artichoke.

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Catnut IBS-C for many years, finally diagnosed in 2005. Wheat and dairy sensative.

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Re: artichoke leaf tea new

#365575 - 07/19/11 07:58 PM

dizzymisslizzy

Reged: 12/07/10
Posts: 2

i am taking artichoke leaf extract (ALE)
which found info from Earl Mindel's Prescription Alternatives. He mentions a German one unavailable here called Hepar-SL Forte. I found one called Cynarol by Flora.
So far nothing changed but sticking to it for awhile.

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Re: artichoke leaf tea new

#365729 - 08/03/11 10:01 AM

catnut

Reged: 04/08/07
Posts: 106
Loc: Kentucky, USA

I've found that the pills help with digestion but not the constipation issue. When I boil fresh artichoke leaves for 30 min. cool and strain it and drink it as a tea it really helps. It works better than any laxative with no harmful effects. I mix the tea which I make in small quantities and put in the fridge with peppermint and it tastes a whole lot better. I also freeze the leaves after cutting them off the artichoke. It's cheaper overall than buying the extract or the pills.

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