Cnicus benedictus
Description: Blessed thistle is used to treat digestive ailments fundamentally caused by insufficient secretion of stomach acid. The herb's bitter taste triggers a reflex reaction that releases gastric juices into the stomach, especially those needed to digest fats.
For this reason, modern herbalists agree that the plant is helpful for loss of appetite, upset stomach, and gas, although it may be better to take the herb before these symptoms occur (such as before eating a fatty meal), rather than after. The herb is also antibacterial.
Typical Preparations:
As an herbal tea infusion, herbal supplements in capsules or as an extract.
Medicinal Precautions:
Persons with allergies to plants in the daisy family should use blessed thistle cautiously. Too strong a dosage may cause vomiting.
Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Masculine, Hot, Mars, Fire, Aries, aphrodisiac, purification, hex breaking, protection from evil. To motivate self, manifesting ideas. Protective Rituals.
What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.
