Fennel

• Rich in phytoestrogens, Fennel is often used for colic, wind, irritable bowel, kidneys, spleen, liver, lungs, suppressing appetite, breast enlargement, promoting menstruation, improving digestive system, milk flow and increasing urine flow
• Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, anxiety, depression, heartburn, water retention, lower blood pressure, boost libido, respiratory congestion, coughs and has been indicated for high blood pressure and to boost sexual desire
• Fennel is a mild appetite suppressant and is used to improve the kidneys, spleen, liver and lungs
• Fennel soothes renal colic, dissolves stones
• It is part of the sedative, carminative, choleretic and infants  teas
• Fennel is beneficial in edema, bronchitis, cramps in the intestines and stomach
• It increases the amount of milk in lactating women
• Fennel is an effective treatment for respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies
• It is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to help rebuild the digestive system
• Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic)
• It also helps expel gas
• It is a tested remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms.
• Fennel seed ground and made into tea is believed to be good for snake bites, insect bites or food poisoning
• Excellent for obesity
• It increases the flow of urine
• It is gargled for hoarseness and sore throats

Artichoke

• Artichoke contains high levels of folic acid, vitamin C, potassium, iron, copper and vitamin B
• Artichoke reduces the level of cholesterol
• Artichoke has hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity
• Enhances the antitoxic function of liver
• Contributes to renal filtration
• Normalize digestion
• Regulates the function of the thyroid gland
• Artichokes are recommended in the cholecystitis, toxic hepatitis, fatty hepatosis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, kidney and heart failure, chronic nephritis, with allergic conditions, eczema, psoriasis, poisoning with opium
• Artichokes may speed liver cell regeneration
• Artichokes stimulate bile production, improve gallbladder function and aid in a more efficient breakdown of foods for overall improved digestion
• One of the major benefits of artichokes to your liver is that they are a natural defense against hepatoxicity (toxicity of the liver). They guard your liver cells from damage caused by outside pollutants, carcinogens and toxins.
• Artichoke is used to stimulate the flow of bile from the liver, and this is thought to help reduce the symptoms of heartburn and alcohol “hangover.”
• Artichoke is also used for high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney problems, anemia, fluid retention (edema), arthritis, bladder infections, and liver problems
• Bile produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder is what helps us digest fats and remove dangerous toxins. Cynarin in artichokes boosts bile production and is very beneficial to the health of your liver
• Some people use artichoke for treating snakebites, preventing gallstones, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar; to increase urine flow; and as a tonic or stimulant
• In a review of the 100 most antioxidant-rich foods from all food groups, artichokes came in at number seven!
• In Brazilian herbal medicine, it is used for liver and gallbladder problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, anemia, diarrhea, fever, ulcers, and gout.  In Europe, it is also used for liver and gallbladder disorders