Blessed Thistle
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Blessed
Thistle has been used for digestive challenges, including constipation,
gas, and upset stomach. Some individuals have also used for gallbladder
and liver diseases. While there is no empirical evidence or clinical
studies to verify the medical indications of blessed thistle many
individuals claim that blessed thistle is an effective medicinal
healing herb.
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Blessed Thistle
has been used for digestive challenges, including constipation, gas,
and upset stomach. This herb was also used for gallbladder and liver
diseases.
Scientists studied blessed thistle for the following health issues,
including
Viral Infections
Laboratory studies have found blessed thistle to have antimicrobial
effects. However, no reliable studies in humans have found that blessed
thistle offers significant benefits in treating any type of infection.
Upset Stomach
Blessed thistle has been historically recommended as therapeutic for
gas, indigestion, and upset stomach. Only limited research in this area
exists, and it is not certain what may result when blessed thistle is
used on the stomach.
Induced Abortion
Although blessed thistle has been used for inducing abortion, there
has been limited research performed on humans. Safe and effective dosages
have not been established for this purpose.
Unproven Medical
Uses
Other uses for blessed thistle have been suggested based on scientific
or traditional theories. These uses, however, have not been studied thoroughly
in humans, and limited scientific evidence has been found regarding safety
or effectiveness. Some suggested uses for blessed thistle are for conditions
that may be serious and/or life-threatening. Individuals should consult
a health care provider prior to taking blessed thistle for any unproven
use.
- Anorexia
- Antibiotic
- Antimicrobial
- Appetite stimulant
- Astringent
- Bleeding
- Blood purification
- Boils
- Breast milk stimulant
- Cancer
- Colds
- Contraception
- Diarrhea
- Diuretic
- Expectorant
- Fever
- Gallbladder disease
- Inflammation
- Jaundice
- Liver disease
- Memory enhancer
- Menstrual cramps
- Menstrual stimulant
- Salivary stimulant
- Skin ulcers
- Sweating stimulant
- Wound healing
Dosage and
Administration
- Tincture:
A dose of 7.5 to 10 milliliters (one and a half to two teaspoons)
of tincture containing blessed thistle (concentration of 1.5 grams
per liter) has been taken by mouth three times per day.
- Liquid
extract: A dose of 1.5 to 3 milliliters of liquid blessed
thistle (1:1 gram per milliliter in 25 percent alcohol) may been taken
orally three times per day.
- Infusion:
A dose of 1.5 to 2 grams of blessed thistle in 150 milliliters of
water has been taken orally three times a day.
- Tea:
A dose of 1.5 to 3 grams of dried blessed thistle flowering tops doused
in boiling water has been taken as a tea three times per day. A dose
of one to three teaspoons of blessed thistle herb boiled in one cup
of water for five to 15 minutes has been used three times a day prior
to eating meals.
It is not recommended
for children under 18 to use blessed thistle.
Site Effects and Interactions
Blessed thistle is usually considered safe when used at recommended doses
for short durations. Some people experience stomach discomfort, such as
vomiting. Other potential side effects include skin rash or eye irritation.
Adverse effects may be the consequence of blessed thistle allergies.
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