Artichoke, also referred to as French artichoke, globe artichoke and green artichoke, is a perennial herb of the genus Cynara in the Composite family native to the Mediterranean region. The artichoke we called is actually the bud and flower of a thistle, is completely edible. Artichoke buds have been used to treat ailments such as indigestion, and more recently to protect the liver and improve hypercholesterolemia. Studies have shown that artichoke leaf extract contains a variety of compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanins, terpenoids, cynarin and so on.