Artichoke is a hepatoprotector, it offers important capabilities in the relief of syndromes affecting the liver and gallbladder, it also has diuretic, purifying and contrasting properties against the increase of cholesterol in the blood. The dry extract of artichoke is rich in sesquiterpene guaianolide lactones, polyphenolic compounds: Caffeic acid, quinine; avonoid heterosides: cynaroside; organic acids: lactic acid, glycolic acid; sterols; saponosides; triterpene alcohols.