Cynara Extract - More than 2.5% Cynarin by spectrophotometry Liver Protection Cholesterol Health Gastrointestinal Antioxidant Artichoke extract preparations are used for the detoxification of the body, gastrointestinal well-being and digestive disorders such as dyspepsia with a sensation of fullness, bloating and flatulence. Bioactive compounds found in artichoke leaves have diuretic, choleretic and detoxifying activities.