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Blessed thistle c/s

Cnicus benedictus 

Country of Origin: Croatia

Herbal Energetics: cooling, drying

(Aka holy thistle)

Native to the Mediterranean, Cnicus benedictus is an annual in the Asteraceae family. It has long narrow leaves and is completely covered in fine hairs, with a prickly, green flowerhead. Its leaves and flowering tops are best collected in the summer, just after flowering, in the late morning after the dew has evaporated. It is a highly invasive plant.

First used in Ayurvedic medicine, blessed thistle eventually made its way to Europe. Blessed thistle herb has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism, back to the Middle Ages. Bitter in flavor, blessed thistle is commonly used in extracts and cordials for its use as a digestive stimulant and nutritive tonic. This herb is approved by the German Commission E for its ability to increase appetite and support the digestive process and is also an approved food additive in the United States for its flavoring of liqueurs such as Benedictine. In 1510, a Benedictine monk, Don Bernardo Vincelli, created the recipe for this liqueur that contains 27 different herbs, including angelica, hyssop, and lemon balm. It is said that only three people on earth (at a time) know the complete recipe for making it.

Spiritually, it is associated with purification and therefore used in purification baths. It is also believed that wearing a bit of it would protect one from evil. Further, it was associated with the planet Mars, the zodiac sign of Aries, and the element fire.

Precautions:

Pregnant and nursing women  and anyone on blood thinners should not take blessed thistle. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea species) should exercise caution with Blessed Thistle as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, allergic or on any medications.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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