What is Cynar?
Cynara is the name of the family for a group of approximately ten species of permanent flowering plants. Within the Asteraceae family, flowers of different types of cynara are formed at the ends of the high stems similar to thistle clusters, often with edible heads of flowers. Flowers similar to thistle are generally purple colors. These perennials prefer to grow on the sun -drenched slopes and in the pastures of the Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands and the northwestern parts of Africa. Several more popular types of Cynara include c. Cardunculus or Cardoon; c. scolymus or Globe artičok; and c. humilis or wild thistle.
different types of cynara grow best in full sunlight, far from strong wind gusts. This genus of perennials also prefers well -drained soil, which is fertile. Several diseases and pests are disrupted by this genus of plants, including gray form, aphids, slugs and root rot.
as tall, flowering plants, cynara is often grown along the outer edges of the flowerof the intake beds. It attracts insects such as bees and butterflies. In addition, flowers are often used in dried, ornamental and arrangements of flowers. In general, for optimal sheets, flowering stems should be removed when they appear during the warm summer months. Also at freezing temperatures, the roots should be covered with a protective layer of mulch.
Some types of cynara are used beyond the decorative flower. For example, flowers and cardboard stems can be steamed or fried and then eaten. Some people say the stems even have a taste of a similar taste in the soul of artists. In some European countries, cardboard enzymes are used to coagulate cheese. The cheeses that are produced in this way have an earthly taste and are considered a delicacy.
Globe artist is primarily what people buy buy when they buy artichokes from the grocery store. If he stayed in the flower, the artichoke would have a f over him fIal flower similar to violet thunderstorm. When it is harvested, artichoke can be steamed, roasted or fried. The leaves can also be penetrated into boiling water and used to prepare herbal tea.
Most Cynara species have an active ingredient called cynarin. It is assumed in the homeopathic community to support the flow of bile. As a result, it is assumed that it helps with digestion and improves liver and gallbladder function. Plant oils are expected to reduce cholesterol.