Artichoke

Q: What is the artichoke valued for?

The artichoke is known above all for its bitter compounds, chief among them cynarin. It has long been valued as a classic bitter plant from the Mediterranean. Botanically, it belongs to the daisy family and is a thistle plant. Its leaves are particularly rich in these characteristic bitter plant compounds, which make it a herb with a long tradition.

Q: Which part of the plant is used?

For extracts, it is mainly the leaves of the artichoke that are used, as they are particularly rich in bitter plant compounds such as cynarin. The leaves are gently dried and concentrated, so the bitter compounds are present in consistent quality. Many high-quality raw materials come from Italian cultivation in the Mediterranean.

Q: What should I look for in artichoke extract?

What matters most is the standardised cynarin content: good extracts are adjusted to a defined percentage, often at least 5 percent. Also look for concentrated extracts such as 30:1 and lab-tested purity. Our artichoke extracts are standardised to a defined cynarin content, vegan and of tested quality.

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Buy Artichoke – Standardised Extracts with Cynarin

The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a thistle plant from the Mediterranean region and botanically belongs to the daisy family. Characteristic are its bitter compounds, above all cynarin. In this category, you'll find artichoke extracts from Scheunengut – standardised to a defined cynarin content, vegan and lab-tested.

Origin & Extraction

It is mainly the leaves of the artichoke that are used, as they are rich in bitter plant compounds. For extracts, the leaves are gently dried and concentrated, so that the bitter compounds they contain are present in consistent quality. Many high-quality raw materials come from Italian cultivation.

Standardisation & Format

The decisive factor is the standardised content: good extracts are adjusted to a defined proportion of cynarin, often at least 5%, and are offered as concentrated extracts (e.g. 30:1). Artichoke is available as a capsule or powder, often combined with other bitter compounds such as milk thistle or choline.

What to Look for When Buying

Standardised, transparently declared cynarin content
Origin and cultivation of the processed leaves
Vegan, without unnecessary additives
Independently lab-tested quality

Artichoke at Scheunengut

We rely on standardised, highly concentrated raw materials. Thematically related are liver and turmeric. All products are bottled and lab-tested in Germany.

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What is the artichoke valued for?

The artichoke is known above all for its bitter compounds, chief among them cynarin. It has long been valued as a classic bitter plant from the Mediterranean. Botanically, it belongs to the daisy family and is a thistle plant. Its leaves are particularly rich in these characteristic bitter plant compounds, which make it a herb with a long tradition.

Which part of the plant is used?

For extracts, it is mainly the leaves of the artichoke that are used, as they are particularly rich in bitter plant compounds such as cynarin. The leaves are gently dried and concentrated, so the bitter compounds are present in consistent quality. Many high-quality raw materials come from Italian cultivation in the Mediterranean.

What should I look for in artichoke extract?

What matters most is the standardised cynarin content: good extracts are adjusted to a defined percentage, often at least 5 percent. Also look for concentrated extracts such as 30:1 and lab-tested purity. Our artichoke extracts are standardised to a defined cynarin content, vegan and of tested quality.

What forms does artichoke come in?

In food supplements, artichoke is mainly offered as a standardised extract, usually in capsule form. These concentrates bundle the bitter compounds of the leaves in consistent quality and are adjusted to a defined cynarin content. At Scheunengut, you'll find artichoke extracts that are standardised, vegan and lab-tested.