Artichoke

The origin of the word “artichoke” was most likely the Arabic word al-qarshuf. The Spanish called it alcachofa that sounds like the Arabic word. Artichoke origins dates back to the time of the Greek philosopher and naturalist, Theophrastus (371-287 B.C.). The artichoke is being examined in research labs to explore its phytochemical contents. Two of these compounds, cynarin and silymarin, possess powerful antioxidant properties that may be beneficial in helping the liver to regenerate tissue growth.