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Artichoke Cynara cardunculus represents an important component of the Mediterranean diet. It is a rich source of bioactive phenolic compounds, of inulin, fiber and minerals. Artichoke leaf extracts have long been used in folk medicine, particularly for liver complaints: therapeutic properties often ascribed to the cynarin content.Nutritional and pharmaceutical properties of artichoke heads and leaves are linked to their special chemical composition, which includes high levels of polyphenolic compounds and inulin. Caffeic acid derivatives are the main phenolic compounds in artichoke heads and leaves.