Artichoke vs Turmeric (Javanese)

Artichoke leaf extract is a well-studied herbal remedy for digestive and liver complaints in European phytomedicine. The leaves (not the edible flower bud) contain cynarin and chlorogenic acid, which stimulate bile production and support liver detoxification. It is approved by the German Commission E for dyspeptic complaints.

Javanese turmeric is a distinct species from common turmeric, native to Indonesia. It is widely used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine primarily for liver and digestive health. It has been approved by the German Commission E for digestive complaints and is the most commonly used herbal medicine in Indonesia.

Cynarin, Chlorogenic acid, Luteolin, Cynaropicrin, Inulin

Xanthorrhizol, Curcuminoids, Germacrone, Beta-curcumene, Ar-turmerone

Liver tonic, Digestive aid, Bile stimulant, Cholesterol reducer, Appetite stimulant

Liver tonic, Digestive aid, Appetite stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Gallbladder support

Dyspepsia and IBS, Cholesterol reduction, Liver protection, Bile flow support, Blood sugar regulation

Liver protection, Digestive complaints, Appetite loss, Gallbladder dysfunction, Anti-inflammatory support

320-640mg standardized leaf extract 3 times daily

250-500mg extract daily, or 2g dried rhizome as tea daily

Bile duct obstruction, Gallstones, Allergy to Asteraceae family

Bile duct obstruction, Gallstones, Liver disease

Gas, GI upset, Allergic reactions, Increased hunger

GI upset, Nausea, Allergic reactions (rare)