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Blessed Thistle

Blessed Thistle
Cnicus benedictus

Blessed Thistle
Brief

Tonic, digestive and memory aid, emetic, and blood purifier; also used to treat excessive sweating.

Medicinal Properties

Tonic, stimulant, diaphoretic, emetic and emmenagogue. In large doses, Blessed Thistle acts as a strong emetic, producing vomiting with little pain and inconvenience. Cold infusions in smaller draughts are valuable in weak and debilitated conditions of the stomach, and as a tonic, creating appetite and preventing sickness.

The bitter compounds in Blessed thistle are thought to result in improved flow of saliva and gastric activity, and treat problems such as heartburn, indigestion, gas and constipation.

The plant was at one time supposed to possess very great virtues against fevers of all kinds.

Blessed thistle also has its uses in the purification and circulation of the blood, and is used to treat infections, edema, and heart and liver ailments. It is also believed to strengthen the brain and memory. The leaves, dried and powdered, are good for worms.

Parts Used

Whole herb

Contraindications

Because of its irritating effect, blessed thistle is contraindicated in gastric ulcer or in inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease.

Lore

Monks often grew Blessed Thistle as a cure for small pox. Historically, blessed thistle tea has been drunk for digestive problems, liver and gall bladder problems, headache prevention, respiratory ailments, memory improvement and external problems such as sores, boils and itchy skin.

Sources Cited

http://www.drugs.com/npp/blessed-thistle.html#ixzz0rdnR7czN

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/thistl11.html#hol

August 29th, 2010 | Category: Permaculture

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