Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) Herb
Cnicus benedictus
Very freshly dried and 100% organically grown and prepared.
Traditional & Modern Use:
This is a very useful and popular herb used by modern herbalists prepared as a warm or cold water infusion. Even though mostly known for its ability to work as a powerful appetite stimulant it also makes an excellent digestive aid relieving stomach upset and gas. Blessed Thistle is also recognized for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can aid with infections and other bacterial affections as well as inflammation both internally and externally. Many find it works very well with fevers and breaking up colds. For women it is said to promote menstruation and balance hormones.
