Scientific Name: Cnicus benedictus
AKA: Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict Thistle, Spotted Thistle, Cardin, Bitter Thistle, Blessed Cardus
Medicinal Properties
The bitter compounds in Blessed thistle are thought to results in improved flow of saliva and gastric
activity and treat problems such as heartburn, indigestion, gas and constipation.
Thought to treat infections, edema, heart and liver ailments and reduce fever. Drinking a cup of
Blessed thistle tea per day is thought to cure chronic headaches.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Used for Strength, Healing, Purification & Hex Breaking
Wear Blessed Thistle to protect yourself from evil and add to purification baths. It is also used in
hex-breaking spells
Did You Know? (Background)
Monks often grew Blessed Thistle as a cure for small pox. Historically, blessed thistle tea has been
drunk for digestive problems, liver and gall bladder problems, headache prevention, respiratory
ailments, memory improvement and external problems such as sores, boils and itchy skin.
Safety
Blessed thistle is fairly safe and free from side effects although anyone with allergies to plants in the
daisy family should avoid its use. Blessed thistle tea may cause nausea and vomiting if made too
strongly
AKA: Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict Thistle, Spotted Thistle, Cardin, Bitter Thistle, Blessed Cardus
Medicinal Properties
The bitter compounds in Blessed thistle are thought to results in improved flow of saliva and gastric
activity and treat problems such as heartburn, indigestion, gas and constipation.
Thought to treat infections, edema, heart and liver ailments and reduce fever. Drinking a cup of
Blessed thistle tea per day is thought to cure chronic headaches.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Used for Strength, Healing, Purification & Hex Breaking
Wear Blessed Thistle to protect yourself from evil and add to purification baths. It is also used in
hex-breaking spells
Did You Know? (Background)
Monks often grew Blessed Thistle as a cure for small pox. Historically, blessed thistle tea has been
drunk for digestive problems, liver and gall bladder problems, headache prevention, respiratory
ailments, memory improvement and external problems such as sores, boils and itchy skin.
Safety
Blessed thistle is fairly safe and free from side effects although anyone with allergies to plants in the
daisy family should avoid its use. Blessed thistle tea may cause nausea and vomiting if made too
strongly
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