{"product_id":"blessed-thistle-herb-powder","title":"Blessed Thistle Herb Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Centaurea benedicta \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(also known as \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eCnicus benedictus)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther common names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   St. Benedict Thistle, Holy Thistle, Spotted Thistle, Cardo Santo, Kardobenediktenkraut, Chardon Benit, Cnicus benedictus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: Hungary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlessed Thistle \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis an old and revered herbal \"bitter\" that is well known for its use in \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003epromoting a healthy gastrointestinal system\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is a fine overall tonic that \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003estimulates good digestion, healthy liver and gallbladder function\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while it also promotes general good health.  Blessed Thistle is considered a natural \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003ehormone balancer that supports \"female health.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blessed Thistle is a very bitter herb that works mainly as a tonic for the gastrointestinal and digestive system.  Its \"bitter\" principle stimulates gastric secretions in the stomach and alleviates dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence and colic.  It also acts as an appetite stimulant and may be helpful in treating anorexia, particularly when it is associated with depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a tonic for overall body health, Blessed Thistle is said to strengthen the heart and lungs and promote general healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed Thistle stimulates the production of bile by the liver and is often used by herbal healers to treat gallbladder and liver disorders, such as jaundice and hepatitis.  It is sometimes called a liver rejuvenator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed Thistle improves overall circulation and is considered an effective herbal blood cleanser and purifier. Furthermore, it is thought to act as a brain food by increasing circulation to the brain.  When oxygen is carried to the brain, it is believed that memory and brain function will be improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the treatment of female disorders, Blessed Thistle is one of the oldest folk remedies, and even today, it is considered a fine natural hormone balancer that is often included in commercial herbal preparations designed specifically for women.  One of its oldest applications is for the treatment of amenorrhea, which is the absence of the menstrual cycle after the onset of menstruation. The herb is used to alleviate menstrual headaches and cramps, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), as well as the headaches of women experiencing menopausal discomforts.  Blessed Thistle is also used to stimulate lactation and increase milk flow in nursing mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed Thistle has been used as a diuretic and a \"diaphoretic\" which promotes perspiration, not only helping to reduce fevers, but also cleansing the system of toxins through the skin.  It is also thought to be a fine blood cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed Thistle is believed to have considerable antiseptic and antibacterial effects when used against a wide variety or organisms, including yeast infections \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Candida albicans)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.  The herb is also useful in the treatment of diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent lab experiments have shown cytotoxicity activity against malignant cells when using extract of Blessed Thistle, as well as malignant tumor activity in animal tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blessed Thistle has been used traditionally to stimulate menstruation and should be avoided during pregnancy.  Excess use of Blessed Thistle (many times the recommended dosage) may cause vomiting, but Blessed Thistle is generally considered to be safe when used by mouth in recommended doses for short periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect contact with Blessed Thistle can cause skin and eye irritation and should be handled carefully to avoid skin problems.  If you are allergic to other members of the \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompositae \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(daisy, ragwort, chamomile) family of plants, you may be allergic to Blessed Thistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Green Hills Natural Foods","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":39322477428905,"sku":"BH-11","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":39322477461673,"sku":"BH-11","price":20.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":39322477494441,"sku":"BH-11","price":84.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/6381\/6105\/products\/Blessed-Thistle.png?v=1614412863","url":"https:\/\/green-hills-natural-foods.myshopify.com\/products\/blessed-thistle-herb-powder","provider":"Green Hills Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}