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1st century Greek physician Dioscorides collected a list of remedies while traveling with Emperor Nero’s Roman army called The Greek Herbal of Dioscorides, which mentioned the use of artichokes as a remedy for health issues.
For over 1500 years, this manual was an authority in medicinal plants.
Artichokes are one of the oldest foods that humans have consumed. Artichokes are a symbol of prosperity, peace, and hope. For the Greeks and Romans, it was an aphrodisiac as well as a delicacy. The ancient Greeks believed that if you consumed artichokes, you had a better chance of conceiving a boy.
In time, artichokes were associated with lust. As a result, artists would incorporate the image of the artichoke in their paintings. Women were even scandalized for consuming them.
The artichoke became a representation of the feminine spirit. It has a tender heart that is fit for consumption and protected by layers of leaves. Known to be hardy, this thistle can adapt to stormy conditions.
An artichoke tattoo can be a symbol of femininity. It can also represent lust and sex. It may even represent someone who has a tough exterior, but they are warm and tender on the inside. It only takes getting to know them to peel back those layers.
Artichokes are quite colorful. They are known for the beautiful purple color they give off when they bloom. So, you may want to considering adding bright colors to your tattoo.
You can also highlight the beautiful green stems that artichokes grow on in your design. This tattoo can be place on various parts of the body, but most people like to put it on their arm.
