Blessed Thistle: Overview
The leaves and flowering heads of Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus, Gaetn.) are used medicinally by herbalists for various concerns.
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Blessed thistle should not be confused with milk thistle (Silybum marianum L.), a completely different plant.
Why it is Recommended
Not well studied, this plant has been used as a diaphoretic as well as an emmenagogue and for a variety of gastrointestinal complaints (for which it received an "Approved" status by the German Commission E).
Blessed thistle is unlikely to be used alone, and is probable only a minor contributing factor in multi-herb products for the above conditions.
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Last updated: Dec 27, 2023