Blessed Thistle, is also known as holy thistle, and lady's milk thistle. It earned the name "blessed" because of its abilities as a heal-all. The herb was used in early herbal treatments for many ailments, including, headaches, migraines, and memory loss. The herbal tincture is used to strengthen the heart, and useful in all remedies for lung, kidney, and especially liver problems. It has been recommended for stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Blessed Thistle herbal extract is an herbal "bitter" that is well known for its use in promoting a healthy gastrointestinal system and a fine overall tonic that stimulates good digestion, healthy liver, and gallbladder function. Today, Blessed Thistle is used for loss of appetite, indigestion, and to treat colds, cough, fever, bacterial infections, and diarrhea. It is also used as a diuretic for increasing urine output, and for promoting the flow of breast milk in new mothers. It is considered a natural hormone balancer that can be a support for "female health", and menopause symptoms. For women, it has the ability to stop leucorrhea, yeast infections, menstrual cramping, and it has been used as a contraceptive. Blessed Thistle also has a reputation as an herbal aphrodisiac. Some people soak gauze with this tincture and apply it to the skin for treating boils, wounds, and ulcers. Blessed Thistle is also believed to be beneficial for acne, cellular regeneration, cancer, gout, rheumatism, rabies, and skin disorders.
Blessed Thistle extracts have been primarily as a female tonic to support the reproductive system. Its emmenagogue action, and helps to regulate female hormone balance. A few drops of Blessed Thistle tincture, when taken several times a day, can promote abundant milk in nursing mothers. It is also used as a reliable remedy to both stimulate and regulate menstruation, and helpful during menopause. Because painful menstruation can involve the liver, Blessed Thistle is a common component of herbal formulas for menstrual symptoms. American Indians used this herb as a contraceptive.
Blessed Thistle works for indigestion by stimulating the production of saliva and digestive enzyme production. In herbal medicine, the herb has been used to alleviate dyspepsia, flatulence, and colic. Blessed Thistle extract was also used for liver and gallbladder diseases. This herb contains silymarin, which may have specific effects on cells in the liver. Blessed Thistle, also known as Holy Thistle, contains antioxidants properties which are thought to prevent or possibly lessen damage to cells, this is caused by a chemical process called oxidation. Anti-inflammatory actions of this herbal supplement help keep liver cells from swelling in response to injuries. It also seems to encourage the liver to grow new cells, while discouraging the formation of inactive fibrous tissue. Blessed Thistle may be a good remedy for anorexia, flatulence, colic, and any condition associated with a sluggish liver such as lethargy, irritability, and headache pain.
Blessed Thistle extracts are commonly used for improving circulation and purifying the blood. The herbal tincture may also improve the flow of blood to the brain, stimulating memory and excellent support herb for poor concentration. Some have used Blessed Thistle leaf for its antidepressant effects, and for improving vital energy. It has been found to be of help in nervous disorders, such as hysteria, melancholy, nervousness, dizziness, and vertigo.
Modern research shows that the extract of Blessed Thistle contains antibacterial and anti-fungal or anti-yeast properties. These properties can help with Candida albicans which can grow out of control causing candidiasis yeast infections. Additionally, Blessed Thistle is used for reducing fevers in childhood diseases like chicken pox and measles.
Blessed Thistle has been shown to have an antimicrobial action, useful for enhancing the function of the immune system. It has also shown to act as an antineoplastic, stop or limit the formation of new blood vessels that supply tumors. Silymarin and other chemicals have been tested in laboratory studies involving various types of human cancer cells and they seem to interrupt cell division as well as shortening the time cancer cells live. Most of the research has been centered on breast cancer and prostate cancer, but it may be useful in treating other types of cancer including leukemia. Additionally, some chemicals contained in Blessed Thistle liquid herbal extracts may increase the effectiveness of current anticancer drugs.
Blessed Thistle extracts are used for respiratory conditions, as it is an expectorant, antiseptic and vulnerary herb. It can be used for infections, weak lungs, catarrh and colds, and viral infections that have settled in the chest. It is possible that it could be useful for pneumonia, as it is an excellent remedy for the treatment of wet, congestive conditions of the respiratory tract.
While no pill increases breast size, Blessed Thistle and Fenugreek are both common natural herbs used to temporarily and size and curvature to the breasts.
Blessed Thistle contains primary nutrients consisting of calcium, magnesium, potassium, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, and vitamin C and zinc. Primarily Blessed Thistle can be very helpful in treating arthritis, rheumatism, blood impurities, edema, kidney problems, spleen ailments, and heart problems.
Blessed Thistle also acts as an antiseptic and can be used to staunch the bleeding of cuts and scrapes and speed the healing of wounds and sores.
Ingredients: Blessed Thistle, Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol: Blessed Thistle, Structured Water, Vegetable Glycerin.
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Instructions: Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: Blessed Thistle Herbal Supplement 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. Direct 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 Compositae (daisy, ragwort, chamomile) family of plants, you may be allergic to Blessed Thistle.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
