Blessed Thistle Herb Cut & sifted 1 lb

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region but can now be found throughout the world. It is also known as holy thistle or St. Benedict's thistle. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. Blessed thistle has been traditionally used for various medicinal purposes, including as a digestive aid, liver tonic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been used as a diuretic, to increase appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women.