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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