What is Cnicus Benedictus?
Cnicus Benedictus , also called a blessed thistle, holy thistle or st. Benedict Thistle is an annual herb that is originally from Asia and Europe, but is widely grown in the United States. All parts of the plant are used to create herbal accessories. The blessed thistle contains chemicals that could have healing properties. Herbalists recommended this to patients who, among other things, suffered from gout, stomach and fever. Some doctors even thought it could be useful in the treatment of plague, and the monks gave it to the treatment of smallpox. The herb may have anti -inflammatory features. Some herbalists think it helps to stimulate stomach juices and saliva, which improves digestion.
Some nursing mothers drink tea made from Cnicus Benedictus herbs to stimulate the flow of breast milk. Menopausal women use it to regulate difficult periods. It can also be useful for launching delayed menstrual cycles.
Blessed thistle can be the use oftanging to stimulate slow or slow liver. Some individuals use herb as an expectorant and others apply it externally as antiseptic treatment for cuts or burns. It can also help treat chronic headaches or lethargy.
Chemical Cnicin plant is used as an alternative treatment of cancer treatment. Theoretically chemical acts against existing cancer cells and prevents the formation of new cancer cells. Blessed thistle seeds could also have properties against mistakes.
This herb has several serious side effects. Women who are pregnant should avoid blessed thistles and nursing mothers should use it only by a doctor. People who are allergic to ragweed may have an allergic reaction to Cnicus Benedictus ; Individuals suffering from Crohn's disease or other inflammatory digestive problems should with this herbI also avoid, as it can further irritate the stomach.
Since 2011, there have been no known interactions between Cnicus Benedictus and any food or other herbs. The blessed thistle increases stomach acids, so it could reduce the benefits of drugs that are designed to reduce stomach acids. People who enjoy too much herbs could also suffer from stomach, nausea or vomiting.
plant Cnicus Benedictus grows about 2 feet (about 61 cm) tall. It has a furry, more branded stem covered with barbed, woolen, deeply lobbying leaves. The yellow-red spine surrounds the yellow head of the flower.