Main Health Benefits:
Digestive Health: Supports digestive function and appetite.
Liver Health: May support liver function and detoxification.
Immune Support: Can help strengthen the immune system.
Other: Helps support and promote the flow of breast milk in new mothers.
Energetics:
Taste: Bitter
Temperature: Warming
Effect on the Body: Stimulating, digestive
Blends Well With:
Herbs: Dandelion, burdock root, and milk thistle
Spices: Coriander and fennel
Teas: Green tea or rooibos (for a balanced herbal blend)
How to Prepare:
Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or add other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane blend.
Known Precautions/Contraindications:
Pregnancy: Not recommended; may stimulate uterine contractions.
Allergies: May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Additional Information: Historically, blessed thistle was used in traditional herbal medicine for its digestive and tonic properties. It was believed to stimulate appetite and aid in the treatment of digestive disorders. It has also been used in folklore as a remedy for various ailments, including respiratory issues.
Origin: USA
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
(*Organic)
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