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Artichoke

Cynara scolymus · Cynara cardunculus

Mechanism

Artichoke leaves contain caffeoylquinic acids (incl. cynarin), flavonoids and bitter compounds. In animal models an increase in bile flow (choleretic effect) has been shown; antioxidant and liver-metabolism-supporting properties are described. Traditionally artichoke is used to support the liver, bile flow and digestion. Robust equine studies on clinical endpoints are lacking.

Cautions

· Contraindicated with bile-duct obstruction — veterinary clarification
· Composite-family (Asteraceae) sensitivity possible

Sources

PMID:12738088Speroni et al. 2003 (J Ethnopharmacol) — Cynara scolymus bei Leberbeschwerden, hepatoprotektiv

PMID:12587687Saénz Rodriguez et al. 2002 (Phytomedicine) — choleretische Wirkung Artischockenblatt-Extrakt (Ratte)

PMID:26310198Ben Salem et al. 2015 (Plant Foods Hum Nutr) — Review Artischockenblatt-Extrakt

Equiterna Score

78/100

high overall

Science7.7/10

Practical experience8/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageproduct-specific as a standardised leaf extract; introduce gradually

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidencemoderate

Products containing Artichoke

Leber

Nr. 5 Frühlingserwachen

Dr. Weyrauch

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Höveler

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Leber

E VET heparOforte

Eggersmann

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Leber

HEPADURE

MASTERHORSE

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Leber

Bergsiegel Herb Care Hepar

agrobs

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Leber

Bergsiegel Kräuter für den Stoffwechsel

agrobs

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Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Photosensitisation (Light Dermatitis) →traditionally liver/bile-supporting in the hepatogenic form (adjunctive)

Cholangiohepatitis / Bile Duct Inflammation (possibly with gallstones) →caffeoylquinic acids/cynarin, traditionally liver- and bile-supporting (choleretic) — does not replace veterinary treatment

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Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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