Blessed Thistle has been a revered herb in European monastic and traditional herbal medicine since the Middle Ages. The aerial parts of Cnicus benedictus — leaves, stems, and flowering tops — contain naturally occurring cnicin, a bitter sesquiterpene lactone, and have long been used by herbalists as a traditional bitter tonic botanical.

Product Highlights

• Dried aerial parts of Cnicus benedictus — a classic European monastic herb
• Naturally contains cnicin, a characteristic bitter sesquiterpene lactone
• A traditional bitter tonic herb with centuries of use in European herbalism
• Versatile for teas, tinctures, and herbal blends
• Available in multiple sizes

How to Use

Steep 1 teaspoon of blessed thistle in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes, strain, and enjoy as a bitter herbal infusion — traditionally taken before meals. Can also be tinctured or blended into herbal bitters formulas. Use as directed by a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider.

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Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family should use with caution. Keep out of reach of children.