Blessed Thistle ( Cnicus Benedictus)
Other Names::
Used for centuries to increase breast milk. Works to tonify the liver and cleanse the blood. Stimulates overall circulation to treat simple headaches and help brain stimulation and decrease foggy thinking.
Large doses can cause vomiting. Use with caution if have allergies in the Aster Family, do not use while pregnant
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
stimulant
Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Hepatic
Relating to the liver
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Febrifuge
Reduce fever
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Cholagogue
Aid discharge of bile
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Bitter tonic
Digestive stimulant
Ailments::
Appetite (improve)
Arthritis
Constipation
Digestive Disorders
Fever
Gall Bladder
Gas
Headaches
Hormones (female)
Kidneys
Lactation
Leucorrhea
Liver
Lungs
Menstrual Cramps
Migraine Headaches
Urinary Disorders
Parts::
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Associated with ::
General muscle aches
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Heart
Intestines
Gastrointestinal