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Use in other system of medicine:
In Belgium, C. scolymus preparations are used for enhancing the bile secretion as cholagogue (promotes bile discharge) . In Bulgaria, coated tablets or oral solution containing C. scolymus is used for treatment of dyspepsia, enhancing the fatty acid metabolism . In France, C. scolymus is traditionally used as choleretic and cholagogue agents to enhance the functions of urinary and digestive systems . In Germany, 1 coated tablet containing 300 mg dry extract (DER 5.8-7.5:1) of C. scolymus is used 1–2 times daily to enhance the digestion. In Hungary, C. scolymus is used as cholagogue, fat metabolism enhancer, and treatment for feeling of fullness, digestive complaints, nausea, flatulence, and gallbladder diseases . In Iranian folklore, C. scolymus is used as diuretic, stomach tonic, cholagogue, and treatment of fever, liver disorders, bile stones, blood cholesterol, urticaria, asthma, and eczema. C. scolymus is traditionally used for obesity in Brazil . According to traditional believes on fat metabolism effects and anti-obesity effects of C. scolymus, it can be a good candidate for slimming herbal supplements.
