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Blessed Thistle

At one time this herb was ascribed the nearly supernatural qualities of a "cure-all," but current knowledge yields no evidence to support such a belief. Although native to Europe and Asia, blessed thistle is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including the United States. The leaves, stems and flowers are all used in herbal preparations.

Blessed Thistle Historical Use

Traditional folk a substance used in managing discofort used blessed thistle tea for digestive problems, including gas, constipation and stomach upset. This herb was also used for liver and gallbladder problems in a similar way, as it's well-known relative, milk thistle. Besides used as A increased urination, diaphoretic, febrifuge and cholagogue.

Blessed Thistle Remedy For

- Anorexia

- Lack of appetite

- Fevers

- Diarrhea

- Headaches

- Lung problems

- Hormonal imbalances

- Discomfortful menstruation

Blessed thistle is an excellent supporting herb for plant combinations. It Enhances activate a sluggish liver and corrects stomach and digestive problems, flatulence, and tension headaches. Blessed thistle further supports the body's cleansing and detoxifying systems by promoting perspiration and removing excess fluids.
Herbalists have used it to resolve blood clots and to stop bleeding. For menstruation problems, it is usually take in combination with other herbs such as ginger, cramp bark, and blue cohosh root.
Modern studies have found that blessed thistle contains antibacterial and anti-yeast properties. The herb is also reputed to improve blood circulation, and stimulate memory.

Contraindications

allergic hypersensitivity to this plant or other Asteracea (empirical)6

Blessed Thistle Active Constituents

The sesquiterpene lactones, such as cnicin, provide the main beneficial effects on digestion of blessed thistle. The bitterness of these compounds stimulates digestive activity. Some evidence indicates that blessed thistle contains components, which have anti-inflammatory qualities.

Blessed Thistle Typical Dosage

The German Commission E monograph recommends 4 - 6 grams of blessed thistle per day. Some herbalists suggest 2 ml of tincture three times a day. About 2 grams of the dried herb can also be added to a cup of boiling water and steeped 10 - 15 minutes to make a tea. Three cups can be drunk each day.

Blessed Thistle Side Effects

Blessed thistle is generally safe and free from side effects. Anyone with allergies to plants in the daisy family should use blessed thistle with caution. Women should not use blessed thistle during pregnancy. At the time of this writing there are no well-known drug interactions with blessed thistle.