With a bitter taste and detoxifying and liver stimulating functions, it is used in liqueur formulas of digestives, health herbal teas and food supplements for the well-being of regular biliary function and cleansing of the body.
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
CHINA
Active Principles
Inulin, Arctinol, Arctinone, Arctinale. Caffeic and Chlorogenic Acid. Mucilages, Pectins and Sterols.
Curiosity
The white spongy tissue of the roots appears downy and can be mistakenly confused with webs of infesting insects, in reality it is a typical character of the botanical.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
