What is Artichoke Extract 10:1?
Artichoke Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Features
- Part used: Leaf
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Artichoke Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Artichoke Extract 10:1 used for? It is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for digestion, bile flow, and support of liver/cholesterol balance, due to its content of artichoke, cynarin, caffeoylquinic acids, flavonoids (scrimozide), and inulin. With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, dried leaf extracts, and powders.
Benefits and Main Uses of Artichoke Extract 10:1
- Digestive support: Artichoke leaf extract stimulates bile secretion, helping with the digestion of fats and potentially providing relief from indigestion.
- Indigestion and bloating: There is clinical evidence that it reduces digestive complaints such as gas, bloating, and abdominal pain in functional dyspepsia.
- Cholesterol balance: Some clinical studies have shown it to slightly reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels (effect is weak-to-moderate).
- Liver/bile support: Its choleretic effect on the hepatobiliary system is well-documented both traditionally and clinically.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Cynarin and caffeoylquinic acids increase bile production and flow (choleresis), which improves fat digestion and contributes to lipid-lowering effects by supporting cholesterol excretion via bile.
Forms of Use (Tablets, Capsules, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Artichoke Extract 10:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part is: Leaf.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 100mg/day applies to this component/extract. Label warning: “Allergic reactions may occur. It may move gallstones.”
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, depending on the manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Artichoke Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.