Blessed Thistle Herbal Tea (cnicus benedictus)

Blessed Thistle

Since the Middle Ages, Blessed Thistle has been considered the cure for almost every disease. Nowadays, it is also used in infusion for the treatment of stomach issues due to its anti-inflammatory potential.

Ingredients: 100% Blessed Thistle, plant (Cnicus benedictus).

What is Blessed Thistle Tea good for

Blessed Thistle Tea is used to treat stomach and liver problems. Besides acting in pain relief, it fights flatulence and promotes the healing of wounds on the skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory potential, the Blessed Thistle is an excellent ally in the treatment of indigestion, diarrhea, loss of appetite, coughing, and menstrual cramps.

Other therapeutic uses: flu, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, anxiety, fever, and gastric ulcer.

Curiosities:

Blessed Thistle is a plant with medicinal properties from the Asteraceae family, originating from Mediterranean Europe. Although it is common in India, it became one of the most cultivated plants in Europe during the 16th century, as it helped relieve the symptoms of the plague. In the Middle Ages, Blessed Thistle was associated with warding off disease. Hence, it was known as the “refuge of the poor”. Blessed Thistle grows easily in different soils, and can reach a height of 60 centimetres.

According to some scientific studies, the Blessed Thistle may help the production of breast milk.

Other names: Benedict's thistle, holy thistle, and spotted thistle.

Water temperature: 100º

Infusion time: 5 to 10 minutes.

Recommended quantity: Approx. 1 teaspoon of Blessed Thistle per cup (240ml).

Dosage: 2 cups of tea a day, after meals.

How to prepare Blessed Thistle Tea: place 1 teaspoon of Blessed Thistle in a pot of 240ml of boiled water. Cover and let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Finally, strain and allow cooling a little before drinking. For best results, practice a healthy lifestyle.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Warnings: This plant should be avoided by pregnant women or babies even by anyone with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients of the plant.

NOTE: The image presented is only a suggestion of presentation, being that the cut typology and dimensions of the plant can vary in the supply or season of the year, maintaining all the quality, functionalities, and properties of the tea unchanged.