BLESSED THISTLE-Herbal Remedy For Liver 

Botanical Name-Silybum marianum

Family Name-N.O. Compositae

Other Name-Blessed Thistle. Cnicus benedictus (Gaetn.). Carduus benedictus

Uses

• Vomit
• Sickness
• Stomach
• Pain
• Acne
• Appetite Loss
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Cleansing
• Digestive Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Hormone Imbalances
• Skin Disorders

How to use in different diseases

• Worm- Blesses thistle powder is useful in worm. The powder is taken 1 teaspoonful once daily.
• Blessed thistle can be used in breast feeding, where the mother may find it difficult to produce milk or where the milk dries up
• The whole plant is useful for gout, gastrointestinal problems and diabetes
• A strong decoction is useful for cancer. The decoction is taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day

Parts used

dried aerial part.

Dose

Powder- 3 to 6gm

Decoctions- 5 to 10ml

Preparations

Powder, Decoctions