Cynarin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

A substance which is highly soluble in alcohol and is known as cholereticum; Bitter substance from Cynara scolymus of the artichoke, also in Echinaceae angustifolia.; Openabr cynarin also has a cardioprotective effect.

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Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Orally 2-3 times daily 0.25g with meals.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Topal M et al (2016) Antioxidant, antiradical, and anticholinergic properties of cynarin purified from the Illyrian thistle (Onopordum illyricum L.). J Enzymes Inhib Med Chem 31:266-275.
Xia N et al(2014) Artichoke, cynarin and cyanidin downregulate the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in human coronary smooth muscle cells. Molecules 19:3654-3668.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer