Hi Melin: the following is all I could find--

From Reckewig's Antihomotoxica:

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh plant, Cynara scolymus. N.O. Compositae. The main indications are: Tonic. Resolvent. Diuretic. Contains an enzyme, which converts insulin into levulose. Deep-acting, effective liver remedy, also in cirrhosis and jaundice, edema, sciatica, and to stimulate the detoxifying function of the liver. Although the consumption of artichokes is without question beneficial to the liver function, and lower potencies undoubtedly work effectively the author has found the medium and higher potencies to do very good work.

[ 23. March 2003, 04:28: Message edited by: David A. Johnson ]