Cnicus benedictus

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cnicus benedictus is aslo 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.

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.

No Contra Indication information is available for Cnicus benedictus.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Cnicus benedictus.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Cnicus benedictus.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Cnicus benedictus.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instruction
Whole Herb	2.000g	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)	2.000ml/day	Many people take 2ml thrice a day of blessed thistle tincture.

Herb's 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.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It is native of Asia , Europe. It occurs in United States Of America.. Blessed thistle is now cultivated in many areas of the world.
Odor: The odor of Cnicus benedictus is Aromatic
Taste: Bitter

Substitutes

No information regarding Cnicus benedictus's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Cnicus benedictus's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Cnicus benedictus's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

High doses may irritate the stomach and cause vomiting. Do not use during pregnancy.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cnicus benedictus. (work in progress)