Blessed Thistle 390mg
(100 Veg Capsules)
Certified Organic | Vegetarian | Gluten Free
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus; also known as Holy Thistle or St. Benedict’s Thistle) is a small, annual herb native to the Mediterranean and naturalized in North America. Often referred to as a noxious weed today, blessed thistle has been used as an herbal remedy since the Middle Ages.
The leaves, stems and blossoms of blessed thistle have been used over the centuries in various bitter tonic beverages, in teas and in capsules.
Digestion Improvement
Blessed thistle is often used to help stimulate the body’s secretion of gastric acid and the flow of bile, which can improve digestion. It can also be used to address flatulence and indigestion. In addition, it can stimulate appetite, which makes it helpful in treating anorexia.
Breast Milk Supply Boost
Blessed thistle is thought to be a galactagogue, taken to help increase breast milk production. It seems to work optimally when used along with fenugreek, alfalfa, fennel, stinging nettle or goat’s rue.
Female Remedy
Blessed thistle is well known as a remedy for women. It can help alleviate many PMS symptoms, including painful menstruation and PMS-related headaches.
Antimicrobial Action
Two compounds found in blessed thistle, polyacetylene and cnicin, can help your body battle bacterial infections. Some studies have shown these compounds to be effective against Bacillus subtilis, Brucella species, Escherichia coli, Proteus species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus faecalis.
Anti-Inflammatory Qualities
Blessed thistle has been shown to lessen or totally halt inflammation. However, if you have inflammatory bowel problems, you should consult your health practitioner before taking blessed thistle.
Liver Detoxification
As mentioned above, blessed thistle can stimulate the bile production, which assists with detoxification of the liver.
Astringent Like Properties
Blessed thistle can help prevent or at the very least slow down bleeding due to its astringent-like qualities. Because of these properties, blessed thistle is used to create natural remedies for skin ulcers and boils.
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules 3 times daily.
Other Ingredients: Plant-derived capsule (modified cellulose).
No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Persons with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae family (including ragweed) should use this product with caution.
Not for use during pregnancy.