Blessed thistle

Oral Uses

• Indigestion

  Blessed thistle is a bitter; stimulates digestion, digestive enzyme and stomach acid production. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Anorexia

  Blessed thistle is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Cervical dysplasia

  Blessed thistle is an emmenagogue; improves hormonal balance. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Edema

  Blessed thistle reduces water retention; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Flatulence

  Blessed thistle helps eliminate gas; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Gastrointestinal disorders

  Blessed thistle promotes gastrointestinal health. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• General circulatory conditions

  Blessed thistle improves blood circulation. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

• Action - Appetite enhancer

  Blessed thistle is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Galactogogue

  Blessed thistle is a galactogogue; increases milk production. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks. Works better if used with fenugreek.

• Action - Bitter

  Blessed thistle is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Digestive

  Blessed thistle is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Alterative

  Blessed thistle is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Antibacterial

  Blessed thistle is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Antineoplastic

  Blessed thistle is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

• Chilblain

  Blessed thistle is an anti-inflammatory; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply blessed thistle containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Sensitive people may have allergic reactions to blessed thistle. Overdoses may cause nausea and vomiting.

Available Forms

Blessed thistle is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, tea bags, powder and bulk form.