Blessed Thistle
AKA: Holy Thistle, Bitter Thistle, Spotted Carduus, Bitter Weed
Historically used as a:
Tonic ~ Stimulant ~ Diaphoretic ~ Emetic
Used For: Fevers ~ Appetite
In large doses Blessed Thistle acts as a strong emetic, producing vomiting with little pain and inconvenience.
Historically it has been used as a purgative for poisons or food poisoning.
Used in Europe for headaches, digestive disorders and as a mental stimulant.
Herbalist have long used it to help with brain function, increase concentration and as a general tonic.
Many people use it to increase appetite, reduce fevers and as a good gentle cleanser and nutritive for the entire body.
This herb may be used on a regular basis.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA & are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease.
Ritual Blessed Thistle:
Mars~Aries~Pan
Positive Energy~Spiritual Aid~Protection
Combined with: Yerba Santa, Angelica, Cascara Sagrada, Basil
Burned or simmered on the stove to to call in positive energy or spiritual aid in the home.
Worn in a Medicine / MoJo bag for protection.
Magical wands are blessed with it. Used to invoke the fertility gods.
Helps to comprehend the mysteries.
- Botanical: Cinicus benedictus
- Grow Method: Wildcrafted
- Form: Cut & Sifted