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Holy Thistle
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Potential benefits of holy thistle
- Promotes digestion and appetite: Holy thistle's bitter compound, cnicin, stimulates the production of saliva and gastric acid, which can help improve digestion and increase appetite. For this reason, it has been used to treat indigestion and loss of appetite.
- May aid milk production: Historically, holy thistle has been used as a galactagogue to help increase breast milk supply in new mothers, though research is limited and inconclusive.
- Anti-inflammatory effects: Some animal studies suggest that holy thistle extracts and cnicin may have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Supports wound healing: Due to its potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, a compress or poultice soaked in holy thistle tea has been traditionally used to treat wounds, boils, and ulcers.
- Antiviral properties: In-vitro studies suggest that compounds in blessed thistle may have antiviral properties, including against some respiratory viruses, but more research is needed.
- Important considerations
- Not the same plant: Holy thistle and milk thistle are different plants with distinct properties, though they both come from the same plant family and have some traditional uses in common.
- Consult a doctor: You should always talk to a healthcare provider before taking any herbal supplement, including blessed thistle. It can interact with certain medications and is not recommended for pregnant women.
- The health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
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