1. A rugged range of mountains having an irregular or jagged profile. 2. Any of several mackerels of the genus Scomberomorus, especially S. sierra of warm Pacific coastal waters of the Americas.
What is Artichoke? Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a plant used in herbal medicine. Typically sourced from the leaf, stem, and/or root of the plant, dietary supplements containing artichoke extract are used to treat a variety of health conditions. One of the most common uses for artichoke is cholesterol management. Related: Natural Remedies for High Cholesterol. Artichoke is said to promote the release of bile from the liver. A type of fluid involved in digestion, bile helps to break down fats into fatty acids.
When people refer to an artichoke in cooking, they tend to mean the globe artichoke, of the thistle family. Two other artichokes, the Jerusalem and the Chinese, are also eaten, but they are vastly different from the globe. The Jerusalem is a form of daisy, and the root or tuber is eaten. The Chinese artichoke derives from the woundwort plant, and the tuber is also considered the edible part.