Blessed Thistle
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For hormone balance, mother's milk and general tonic
Cnicus benedictus
Blessed thistle is a bitter stimulant that has been used as a female tonic
to balance hormones (regulate painful menstruation), increase and enrich
mother's milk. As a strengthening tonic, it has been used for liver, brain,
heart and stomach weaknesses.
The bitter components trigger a reflex condition that stimulates glands
into action, particularly the liver and female reproductive organs.
Blessed thistle is also a tonic that has been recommended for chronic poor
digestion, anorexia and minor intestinal inflammation with gas. It would
be very helpful for young men and women during puberty to regulate hormone
imbalances which cause acne, etc.
Do not use during pregnancy.
Use with caution if liver disease or while using medications that
are catabolized in the liver.
