Thanks to the action of cynarine, artichoke leaf increases bile secretion and protects and regenerates liver cells; it is also rich in acids.
What's more, taking artichoke leaf capsules in the middle of meals will help strengthen the appetite. They are also often prescribed for their effect on liver and kidney disorders, but are also used in treating peptic symptoms such as bloating, nausea, and slow digestion.
As part of a weight-loss diet, the capsules are better taken before meals. These will provide a diuretic effect thanks to their content of potassium salts and flavonoids.
What the science says: liver, weight
What the published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — the studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
The liver
Silymarin from milk thistle improves liver markers in fatty liver disease and various liver conditions according to meta-analyses (Ann Hepatol, 2024) (World J Gastroenterol, 2017); the Mediterranean diet (olive oil, vegetables, fish) reduces liver fat (Clin Nutr, 2022). Artichoke, black radish, rosemary, and dandelion are the detoxifiers of tradition; fasting gives the liver a rest. Precaution: viral hepatitis or cirrhosis should be followed up with a specialist; some plants are hepatotoxic (comfrey, celandine, kava) — don't improvise.
Weight
The Mediterranean diet (olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fish, few processed foods) is among the most effective and sustainable approaches for weight according to network meta-analyses (Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2024) (BMJ, 2020); intermittent fasting contributes to this (BMJ, 2025). The hadith of "a third for food, a third for drink, a third for air" remains the best rule. Precaution: be wary of "fat burners" and very restrictive diets; unexplained weight loss should be investigated.
