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.
Ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. If your child is allergic to aspirin, do not give him or her ibuprofen.Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: 1  Follow all instructions on the label. 2  If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. Studies have not shown any more benefit from alternating these medicines. 2  If you are giving your child ibuprofen for fever or pain, don't also give your child a cold or flu medicine that contains acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
1 For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor has told you about the amount to give. 2  Talk to your doctor before you give medicine to reduce a fever in a baby who is 3 months of age or younger. After immunizations, you can give your baby medicine to reduce a fever. 2  Ibuprofen comes in liquid, tablets, caplets, or concentrated drops. 3  Read and follow all the instructions on the medicine bottle and box carefully before giving your child any medicine.