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.
Artichokes are known in their natural form as cardoon, and their scientific classification is Cynara cardunculus, and it is native to the Mediterranean region, which is primarily why artichokes play such a major part of their cuisine on a number of levels.