{"product_id":"st-francis-globe-artichoke-tincture-50ml","title":"St. Francis Globe Artichoke Tincture, Bitter Herb for Indigestion and Increased Bile Flow, 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Globe Artichoke Tincture Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Globe Artichoke Tincture aids in relieving indigestion and increases bile flow for better digestion. Turn to it if you are suffering from indigestion or want to improve your digestion generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tincture is made from the leaf rather than the edible head, which is where the bitter compounds concentrate. Bile flow is the mechanism worth understanding: bile emulsifies fat so it can be digested, and sluggish bile is a common reason people feel heavy and uncomfortable after a rich meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus, leaf) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho St. Francis Globe Artichoke Tincture Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone who struggles with fatty or rich food, and for people building a liver and digestive routine. It pairs conventionally with dandelion and milk thistle, which work on overlapping ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with gallstones or a bile duct obstruction should speak to a practitioner first — anything that increases bile flow warrants care there. Artichoke is in the daisy family, so ragweed and chrysanthemum allergies are worth noting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Globe Artichoke Tincture Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Herb Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) alone, with no blend to dilute it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated Extraction Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Ontario Since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-st-francis-globe-artichoke-tincture-50ml\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is St. Francis Globe Artichoke Tincture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA single-herb liquid extract of globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus, leaf) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 2 ml (60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water before meals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLiquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain alcohol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is this made from the artichoke I eat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe tincture is made from the leaf rather than the edible head. The bitter compounds concentrate in the leaf.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does bile flow matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBile emulsifies fat so it can be digested. Sluggish bile is a common reason people feel heavy and uncomfortable after rich food.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does it pair with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eDandelion and milk thistle work on overlapping ground and are conventionally combined with artichoke in liver and digestive formulas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eQuantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 2 ml (60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water before meals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eConsult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, and before use if you have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction or liver disease. Globe artichoke belongs to the daisy family — use caution if you are allergic to ragweed or related plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St. Francis Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47584055361707,"sku":"709871","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/709871.jpg?v=1786226253","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/st-francis-globe-artichoke-tincture-50ml","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}