Blessed Thistle Herb Powder

Botanical:   Centaurea benedicta (also known as Cnicus benedictus) Other common names:   St. Benedict Thistle, Holy Thistle, Spotted Thistle, Cardo Santo, Kardobenediktenkraut, Chardon Benit, Cnicus benedictus Country of Origin: Hungary Blessed Thistle is an old and revered herbal "bitter" that is well known for its use in promoting a healthy gastrointestinal system.  It is a fine overall tonic that stimulates good digestion, healthy liver and gallbladder function, while it also promotes general good health.  Blessed Thistle is considered a natural hormone balancer that supports "female health." Beneficial Uses: Blessed Thistle is a very bitter herb that works mainly as a tonic for the gastrointestinal and digestive system.  Its "bitter" principle stimulates gastric secretions in the stomach and alleviates dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence and colic.  It also acts as an appetite stimulant and may be helpful in treating anorexia, particularly when it is associated with depression. Used