Herbs
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus)
| A.K.A.: |
Benedict Thistle, Holy Thistle, Spotted Thistle |
| Part Used: |
Entire herb |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antibacterial, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Diaphoric, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Vitamin A, B-complex, C and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Angina, Blood Circulation/poor, Cancer, Constipation, Fevers, Gallbladder Problems, Gastric Disorders, headaches, Heart problems, Hormone Imbalance, Lactation/absent, Liver Disorders, Lung Disorders, Memory/loss |
| Secondary Uses: |
Arthritis, Blood/impurities, Cramps/uterine, Edema, Gas, Jaundice, Kidney Problems, Respiratory Infections, Senility, Spleen Ailments, Vaginal Discharge, Worms |
Traditional uses of Blessed Thistle include treatment of digestive problems, headaches, stomach problems, heart conditions, circulation problems, liver problems and internal cancer. It strengthens the heart and lungs, as well as increases circulation to the brain, improving mental function. Research also suggests it has the ability to strengthen the stomach, spleen, intestine, liver and nervous system.
Blessed Thistle helps balance and support estrogen and other hormones in the body. It is sometimes taken in combination with Red Raspberry to not only stimulate milk production in nursing mothers, but also to enrich the milk for newborns.
Extract of Blessed Thistle contains antibacterial and anti-yeast properties which can help treat Candida albicans.
- Acts to strengthen the heart, lungs, increases circulation to the brain, improving memory.
- Aids in all liver disorders.
- Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers, more so when taken in combination with Red Raspberry.
- Has a long history as a digestive and general tonic.
- Useful for headaches related to menopausal and hormone related problems.
- Helps to reduce and control fevers.
- Helps with cramps, painful menstruation.
- Has been used for treating internal cancer.
- It is used to reduce fevers in childhood diseases, like chicken pox and measles.
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