Blessed Thistle Could Be a Blessed Herbal Remedy for Your Life

By Luke M., published Jul 26, 2007
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IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE LABEL TO MAKE SURE THE MEDICINAL HERBAL PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO AND WON'T MIX WELL WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS YOU'RE TAKING.

Little known facts

The blessed thistle looks just like a thistle-like plant. The plant can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. It has thin, feathery like leaves that can grow up to 30 centimeters long. The blessid thistle plant can commonly be found in Mediterranian areas; such as, Portugal, Turkey and France.

Culpepper, an English herbalist in the 1600s noted that blessed thistle had a variety of uses, including the treatment of headaches and fevers.

Blessed thistle was used as a natural birth control by Native American tribes such as the Quinault tribe.

Blessed thistle may have gotten its name from European monks as they would use the plant to treat small pox.

It's also noted that blessed thistle is used in treating cancers.

True effects

The response I had to this herb was not too different than the effect of any others. Blessed thistle made me feel better, and stronger. I didn't have any headaches. One cool thing was that I felt like my head was clearer. I could actually think well enough to do my work (writing my other articles). Perhaps, I was just disappointed that blessed thistle wasn't as extraordinary as I had hoped it would be.

Blessed thistle has been found to strength vital organs of the body; such as, the heart and lungs.

Blessed thistle can increase the amount of oxygen to your brain; thereby, relieving headaches.

Fevers can be kept in check by blessed thistle.

Blessed thistle can aide in the production of milk in nursing babies, especially if combined with Red Raspberry.

Disorders, irritations, ailments, and bodily systems treated by Blessed Thistle

Angina - A severe smothering pain of several kinds and places; such as, abdominal angina, angina decubitus, pectoris, and even Ludwig's angina.

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I'm sold if it makes your head clearer. :-)

Posted on 07/26/2007 at 7:07:00 PM

 
This is a new one to me. Interesting indeed!

Posted on 07/26/2007 at 7:07:00 PM

 
Interesting information.

Posted on 07/26/2007 at 7:07:00 PM

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