HERB OF THE WEEK: HOLY THISTLE





Blessed Thistle (also known as Holy Thistle or St. Benedict’s Thistle) was given this name due to its reputation as a cure-all. It's name was given because of its ability to cure and was considered a gift from God. It is perhaps most well known for its usage with female related problems, though it should not be used during pregnancy. Modern herbal applications of blessed thistle are based on a long history of use in Europe and in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.



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Holy Thistle is known to increase circulation and treat hormone imbalance. It enhances memory by delivering oxygen to the brain and is supportive of the heart and lungs.  This herb contains bitter compounds that decrease the thickness while increasing the production of mucosal fluids particularly in the digestive and respiratory systems. 
Holy Thistle is used to treat digestive ailments fundamentally caused by insufficient secretion of stomach acid. The herb’s bitter taste triggers a reflex reaction that releases gastric juices into the stomach, especially those needed to digest fats. Its bitter glycosides are said to stimulate appetite and act as a tonic to the digestive tract, whilst relieving excess gas. It also contains astringent compounds that are antiseptic, dilate peripheral blood vessels, and shrink inflamed tissue. Holy Thistle is an excellent herbal source of potassium and sodium. The herb has been used to treat dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, arthritis, dysura, jaundice, fevers and respiratory allergies.”
Large doses are also said to produce a diaphoretic and general stimulant action.
In the last century, Holy Thistle has received a reputation for its action on the internal organs such as the liver and kidneys. Homeopaths have touted it most highly in this regard and use a tincture to treat jaundice, hepatitis, and arthritis.
Early man believed that ingesting bitter herbs gave strength that could be used to combat illness. Physiologically, bitter herbs stimulate various organs of the body into a reflex action that triggers the glands into action, producing various effects. In blessed thistle, the organs affected are thought to be the liver and female reproductive organs. The herb is also antibacterial.
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Precautions
Holy Thistle is generally not recommended during pregnancy. If you are allergic to artichokes, avoid this herb.

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