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Cnicus benedictus (Holy Thistle)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Cnicus benedictus
synonyms: St. Benedict's thistle, holy thistle, spotted thistle, cardin, kardo-benediktenkraut, chardon bevit, cardo santo
part(s) used: aerial parts
qualities:
affinities:
actions: diaphoretic, emetic, tonic, diuretic, styptic
dosage:
therapy: stomach and digestive problems, fever, flatulence, constipation, liver and gallbladder complaints
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2b
toxicity:
» contraindicated in allergic hypersensitivity to this plant or other Asteracea (DeSmet)
constituents: tannin, bitter principle, sesquiterpenoid lactone, mucilage, essential oil
footnotes
De Smet PAGM et al. (eds.). 1993. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag