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Introduction:

Artichoke flower has been known and trusted since ancient times for its delicious taste and health benefits. It is a herb with miraculous effects that has been used for centuries. This document explores the various benefits of artichoke flowers for our health.

What is Artichoke Flower?

Artichoke is a type of tree that is also known as the hibiscus tree or impermanent in some places. The scientific name of artichoke flower is Hibiscus Sabdariffa. The plant has welding properties, sour taste, and mild aroma.

Artichoke flowers are quite familiar flowers, especially in the city of thousands of flowers in Da Lat. People often grow this flower for ornamental purposes or for tea. Artichoke tea is a famous specialty of this city, which is bought and trusted by many tourists from near and far.

Types of Artichoke Flowers:

Artichoke flowers come in different colors and types, including red and green artichoke flowers. Let’s explore the benefits of each of these types.

Red Artichoke Flower:

The red artichoke flower is a single flower that usually grows from the leaf axils and has a fiery red color. Flowers have no stalks. After the flower fades, it will gradually reveal its fruit with red around. Red artichoke flowers belong to the herbaceous line, with an average height of 1-1.5m, the stem is light purple.

This is a flower that often grows wild in the Southwest region. The benefits of red artichoke flowers are undisputed. The red artichoke flower has many health benefits and has the ability to effectively cure diseases.

Green Artichoke Flower:

The blue artichoke flower is considered a typical flower of the city of thousands of flowers in Da Lat. Flowers are purple-blue, the plant is about 1-2m tall. The stems and leaves are hairy white like cotton. The leaves of artichoke are alternate, with deep slits and spines. Blue artichoke flowers are bud-shaped, head-shaped.

The bracts on the outside of the flower are quite thick and pointed. This flower is often used very commonly in the form of tea, cooking water, or can also be used as a tuber for cooking, helping to nourish the body. The benefits of blue artichoke flowers are not only good for health but also effective in beauty.

What are the benefits of Artichoke Flower?

Artichoke has welding properties, so it is good for clearing heat and detoxifying. Since ancient times, our people have known how to use artichokes to make heat-clearing tea for the body very effectively. In addition, the antibiotic component in artichoke flower helps to cure coughs, sore throats, skin diseases, fungi very well.

For people with digestive diseases, artichoke flower is a laxative, stimulates bowel movements, supports the treatment of digestive disorders. In addition, artichoke flower has the effect of filtering blood, reducing the pressure on blood vessels.

According to modern medicine, artichoke flower can treat diseases such as low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, sedation, and increase the ability to excrete urea in the legs. Thanks to the ability to reduce total cholesterol, artichoke also has the effect of lowering blood fat.

With modern medical studies, scientists have shown that Methanol extract from artichoke stem is effective in inhibiting some cancer cells of the stomach, rectum, white blood cells, and oral mucosa.

Because there are two active ingredients Cyaniding and Delphinidin, artichoke is very good for people with metabolic disorders. Regular use with subjects with this disease will help them protect the liver.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, artichoke flower is a herb that has been used for centuries for its miraculous benefits. It has welding properties, sour taste, and mild aroma. Artichoke flowers come in different colors and types, including red and green artichoke flowers. Each type has its own benefits. Artichoke flower is good for clearing heat and detoxifying, filtering blood, and reducing the pressure on blood vessels. It also has the ability to treat various diseases and inhibit some cancer cells.