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Cape Cod Recipes
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& New
Home Remedies
Modern Day Natural Apothecary
Blessed Thistle
Scientific Name: Compositae Cnicus benedictus
This herb has been used in the
treatment of liver ailments, cellular degeneration and inflamation of
the respitory system.
Other Names: Bitter Thistle,
Carbenia Benedicta, Cardo Santo, Cnicus benedictus, Holy Ghost Herb,
Spotted Thistle, St. Benedict's Thistle
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Increases and enriches
mother's milk, especially when taken with red raspberry leaves
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Stimulates glands (liver
and reproductive)
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Helps with female
reproductive problems
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Used as a contraceptive
(Don't rely on it as such without first researching it fully)
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Cathartic (laxative
effect) and emetic (causes vomiting) in large doses
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Be careful if you have
allergies to plants in the daisy family
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Do not use during
pregnancy
Containing B-complex, calcium, iron, manganese, cincin
and essential oils, Blessed Thistle can be used to increase the
appetite and alleviate inflammation caused by poor digestion. Blessed
Thistle also improves circulation and purifies the blood increasing
oxygen to the brain to stimulate memory.
If you wish to purchase any of these herbs,
I can point you to a site that has or can get any of these herbs.
They will get your order to you quickly.
If you do not see what you want , email the company,
they can almost always find you what you need.
Their list of herbs is much larger than ours is.
They also carry premixed / measured herbs for specific problems.
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