| In Europe, Blessed Thistle gained a
reputation as a cure all, and was even believed to have fought off the black
plague. The plant originated in southern Europe, but is now cultivated
throughout the continent. The plant is praised for its medicinal powers in
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and was recommended in
early herbal treatises as a remedy for migraine and other headaches. Blessed
Thistle today is now considered very useful for digestive problems. The herb
works by stimulating the production of saliva and digestive juices.
Blessed thistle is also used for female type problems including:
painful menstruation and associated headache. The herb has been used by nursing
mothers to improve the flow of milk, however this has not been scientifically
established as of yet.
According to research on lab mice, all parts of
the plant show an ability to combat tumors. The active ingredient cnicin,
cools inflammation, fights bacteria, and helps to reduce fluid retention. Some
reports indicate that cnicin has as much anti-inflammatory power as
indomethacin.
Drug Interactions: None reported
Blessed Thistle is also known as:
Cardin, Cnicus benedictus, Holy Thistle,
Spotted Thistle, St. Benedict Thistle
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