Blessed thistle
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Blessed thistle

100 capsules

A traditional bitter herb for appetite and digestive comfort.

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About the ingredients

Blessed thistle is the aerial herb of Cnicus benedictus. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and has a pronounced bitter character.

In traditional practice, blessed thistle is used as a digestive bitter, particularly around meals and during occasional loss of appetite. Its role is best understood as part of a broader eating routine that includes regular meals and attention to individual tolerance. The capsule provides a convenient serving of the aerial herb. Blessed thistle and milk thistle are botanically distinct ingredients.

When it is used

Traditional bitter support for appetite.

Digestive comfort around meals.

A botanical component of a regular digestive routine.

Ingredients

Cnicus benedictus aerial herb; gelatin capsule.

Use and precautions

Avoid with allergy to ragweed or other Asteraceae plants.

Stop if nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps occur; these are reported with larger amounts.

Seek advice in pregnancy, breastfeeding or childhood, and for persistent loss of appetite, abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss.

Further reading

NIH LactMed โ€” Blessed Thistle

Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature, protected from sunlight.