Cnicus benedictus
Cnicus benedictus is also known as Carbenia benedicta Adans., Carduus benedictus Steud. belongs to Compositae family.
The English names for this herb are Bitter thistle, Blessed cardus, Blessed thistle, Cardin, Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict thistle, Spotted thistle.
Description
Cnicus benedictus. An annual herb, growing to about 2 feet tall.
Cnicus benedictus's Leaves. The lance shaped leaves have a spiny edges and may be either lobed or cleft (deeply cut.)
Cnicus benedictus's Stem. The brown stem is hairy, coarse, branched, and erect.
Cnicus benedictus's Flower. The plant produces numerous yellow flowers which appear from about May to August are borne at the ends of the branches, almost hidden by the upper leaves, and are about 1 1/2 inches long. Surrounding the flower heads are leathery scales, tipped with long, branching, yellowish-red spines.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cnicus benedictus are Digestive, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Cnicus benedictus are Indigestion, Cancer, Contraception, Infections, Poor Appetite, Heart Burning.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Cnicus benedictus is Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 0.000 g | Approximately 2 grams of the dried herb can also be added to 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water and steeped ten to fifteen minutes to make a tea. Three cups can be drunk each day. Taken best at bedtime as a preventive of disease. |
| Herb (extract) | 2.000 – 0.000 ml/day | Many people take 2ml thrice a day of blessed thistle tincture. |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Cnicus benedictus.
Substitutes
No information regarding Cnicus benedictus's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cnicus benedictus are Essential Oil, Mucilage, Sesquiterpene Lactones.
Antidotes
No information regarding Cnicus benedictus's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cnicus benedictus. (work in progress)