Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish 20 ampoules, 10 ml

When should you use these artichoke ampoules to aid digestion?

Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish combines two well-known vegetable plants with three buds. Each 10-ml ampoule provides 500 mg of dry extract from artichoke leaves—equivalent to 2,500 mg of dry plant material—and 7,000 mg of black radish juice. Added to this are macerates of downy birch buds, young juniper shoots, and young rosemary shoots—50 mg each—in a base of apple and lemon juice.

The artichoke is the key ingredient in the formula, and it is the leaf that is used, not the heart that is cooked. It helps support digestion, making it a natural choice for hearty meals, holiday feasts, or times when you’re eating richer foods than usual. Black radish, from the same family as cabbage and mustard, complements the artichoke: its root has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, where it is often combined with artichoke in formulas designed to aid digestion.

Artichoke also helps maintain a healthy liver, the organ responsible for a large part of the digestive work that takes place before the intestines. It promotes intestinal comfort, which extends its beneficial effects throughout the entire digestive tract. If you’re looking for a different form or another herb, our selection of dietary supplements for digestive comfort also includes capsules, liquid extracts, and non-herbal formulas.

This format is ideal for a 10-day course of treatment, taking one ampoule before breakfast and another before dinner. Many people take it after the holiday season, during seasonal changes, or upon returning from vacation when meals have been less regular. Diluted in a large glass of water, the ampoule can be taken in just a few seconds, without having to swallow a capsule.

We recommend combining these ampoules with Monin Biociflore Balance and Intestinal Comfort, which contains nine strains of lactic acid bacteria and fructooligosaccharides. The two approaches complement each other without overlapping: artichoke supports digestion early on, lactic acid bacteria target the gut microbiota, and the Biociflore formula contains no herbs, which prevents any overlap with the five herbs in this treatment.

How should these oral ampoules be taken?

Directions for Use

Take 1 ampoule in the morning and evening, diluted in a glass of water (20 cl), before meals for 10 days. Shake the ampoule, break off one tip using a tissue, then pour the contents into the glass by breaking off the second tip.

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Precautions

• For adults only. The use of juniper and artichoke has not been established in children and adolescents due to insufficient data.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Do not use in cases of bile duct obstruction, gallstones, inflammation of the bile ducts, or any other disorder of bile function, nor in cases of liver disease.
• Do not use in cases of renal insufficiency, severe kidney disease, or heart or kidney failure with edema: birch and juniper are not recommended in any situation where fluid intake must be restricted.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients, particularly plants in the Asteraceae family (artichoke, chamomile, mugwort, ragweed, dandelion), to birch pollen, to aspirin, or to other salicylate derivatives; nor should it be used in cases of intolerance to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): birch buds contain methyl salicylate.
• Not recommended for people taking anticoagulants.
• Hypothyroidism or thyroid treatment: consult a healthcare professional before use. Black radish belongs to the cabbage family and is rich in glucosinolates.
• If you are currently taking medication, particularly diuretics or lithium-based medications: consult a healthcare professional before use.
• Artichoke may cause mild diarrhea with abdominal cramps, nausea, or heartburn, as well as allergic reactions. Discontinue use in such cases.
• Bud macerates are prepared with alcohol derived from organic farming: keep this in mind if you need to avoid alcohol.
• Do not combine with any other dietary supplement containing artichoke, black radish, birch, juniper, or rosemary, to avoid excessive intake.
• Treatment may be repeated if necessary. Do not use for prolonged periods: 6 weeks maximum.
• Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes, dark urine, pain under the right ribs, fever, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, or digestive problems that persist for more than two weeks require a medical consultation.
• The presence of a slight sediment, due to the use of organically grown plants, does not affect the quality of the product.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
• Keep out of reach of young children. Store away from light at a temperature below 25 °C.

What are the ingredients in this supplement for digestive comfort?

Ingredients

Organic Black Radish Juice** (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Domin), Organic Apple Juice Concentrate**, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate**, Organic** Artichoke Dry Extract (Cynara scolymus L.), Purified Water, Glycerin Macerates [Water, Organic** Glycerin, Organic** Alcohol, Organic** Pubescent Birch Buds (Betula pubescens Ehrh.), Organic** Juniper Shoots (Juniperus communis L.), Organic** Rosemary Shoots (Rosmarinus officinalis L.)].

**Ingredients sourced from organic farming.

Nutritional Information for Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish

Packaging

Box of 20 10-ml glass oral ampoules, enough for a 10-day course of treatment at a rate of two ampoules per day.

Our Expert Advice on Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish

Before taking the first ampoule, there’s one crucial question to consider: the gallbladder. People often ask us for these ampoules to treat a “liver flare-up,” but what’s commonly called that is most often related to the stomach—and sometimes to an undiagnosed gallstone. Therefore, you should read the precautions section dedicated to the bile ducts first—even before those regarding the kidneys or the thyroid.

As for how to take the treatment, we prefer distinct courses rather than long-term use. Ten days, a break, then a new box if needed: this schedule adheres to the maximum duration indicated above. Take the ampoule just before sitting down to eat rather than with dessert, and do not skip the evening dose, which often precedes the heaviest meal of the day. Finally, a treatment course accompanies a specific period; it does not replace a return to lighter, more regular meals, which is what accounts for the bulk of the results.

FAQ

Can I take Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish if I’ve had my gallbladder removed?

Removing the gallbladder does not eliminate all biliary tract disorders, and a stone can still form in the duct that carries bile to the intestine. It is therefore recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if the surgery was recent or if pain persists.

Should I choose Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish or Santarome Organic Black Radish?

Santarome Organic Black Radish does not contain artichoke: it combines concentrated black radish juice with the same three buds, taken as one ampule per day for 20 days. It may therefore be an alternative for someone allergic to Asteraceae, provided they check their tolerance to the other ingredients.

Will I find the taste of Santarome Organic Artichoke and Black Radish too strong?

Artichoke leaves are bitter, and black radish is slightly pungent. The apple and lemon juices in the formula mellow the overall taste, and diluting it in a large 20 cl glass of water makes it easy for most people to take.