Description:
Blessed thistle is used to treat a variety of conditions but is probably best-known for its beneficial actions on the digestive system by stimulating digestion and appetite
Dosage:
1.5-4.5 mls per day, 10.50-31.5 mls per week
Parts Used:
Flowering tops
Main Actions:
- Antimicrobial
- Galactagogue
- Emetic
- Diaphoretic
- Astringent
- Emmenagogue
Key Indications:
- Gastrointestinal stimulant
- Stimulates appetite
- Flatulence and stomach upsets
- Beneficial actions on the kidneys and liver
- Stimulates breast milk production
Major Safety Issues:
None known