BLESSED THISTLE
BLESSED THISTLE Cnicus benedictus
Liquid extract of dried flowering herb.
- Actions: Digestive bitter that tonifies stomach. When taken hot, it is diaphoretic and promotes menstrual flow. Galactagogue.
- Uses: Loss of appetite, atonic dyspepsia and poor digestion (especially fats); sluggish liver. Suppressed menses due to colds or chill. Beginning of fevers and inflammations.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 4 times per day. To enhance appetite and digestion take 15 minutes before meals.
- Cautions: Larger doses may cause nausea.
