Blessed Thistle - Centaurea benedicta

Centaurea benedicta, commonly known as St. Benedict's Thistle, blessed thistle, holy thistle, spotted thistle or dissolved knapweed, is a thistle-like plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, it ranges from Portugal and southern France to Iran. Outside its native habitat it is often found as a systematic species and in some regions such as North America it is observed as a conventional weed.

This annual plant grows up to 60 cm tall and has leathery, hairy leaves that can reach 30 cm long and 8 cm wide. The leaves are fringed with small spines. The bright yellow flowers are grouped in dense flower heads (capitula) with a diameter of 3-4 cm, also by spiny basal bracts. Blessed thistle usually flowers from mid-summer to early autumn.

Traditional Uses

In folk medicine, thistle is used as a galactagogue, often combined with other herbs, to universally stimulate breast milk production, although there is no scientific evidence that this is effective. Despite its bitter and unpalatable leaves, the plant is sometimes used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages and is considered safe for culinary purposes.

However, as a member of the ragweed family, it can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Consuming large amounts can also lead to side effects such as stomach cramps, dangerous and inhibiting.

Ingredients:

• Name: Blessed Thistle Herb Cut.
• Latin name: Centaurea benedicta Hb. conc.

Form: Cut.

Caution: Store in a dry, cool and dark place.

Available in: 50 gr, 100 gr, 250 gr.

Order code: EG001217, EG001218, EG001219.

EAN-13: 8720514822166, 8720514822173, 8720514822180.

• Stomach
• Digestion
• Intestines
• Blood purifying
• Swallowing
• Blood
• Kidneys
• Targeted
• Immunity

Use: 1 to 2 grams per cup, pour over boiling water, 5 to 10 minutes, let steep vigorously.

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