Blessed Thistle - Glycetract

Cnicus benedictus

Folk medicine used blessed thistle tea for digestive problems, including gas, constipation, and stomach upset. This herb was also used—like its well-known relative, milk thistle1—for liver and gallbladder diseases.

Blessed Thistle (also known as Holy Thistle or St. Benedict’s Thistle) was given this name due to its reputation as a cure-all. Its Latin name, Cnicus Benedictus, was given because its ability to cure was considered a gift from God. It is perhaps most well-known for its usage with female related problems, though it should not be used during pregnancy.

Blessed thistle is regarded as an excellent general tonic for your health with a good range of medicinal benefits. It contains a variety of therapeutic properties including antimicrobial, emetic, diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent, emmenagogue, vermifuge and galactagogue properties. These natural actions are what gives blessed thistle so many of the medicinal uses including for jaundice, arthritis, fevers and dysmenorrhea while it can also naturally boost a woman’s lactation.

Glycetracts are made without using alcohol for the extraction of the herb. They are made from Glycerol, distilled water and herbs. The glycerol used is vegetable sourced. Glycetracts are suitable for people who need to avoid any alcohol (e.g. young children, recovering alcoholics and those with liver distress).

If you are on any medication you need to seek the advice of your health practitioner before consuming. If you are unsure, email us and our Herbalist/Naturopath will let you know.

Ingredients: Glycerin, Water and Herbal Extract of Blessed Thistle

You might also be interested in our All body Herbal Tea blend, Pre-Biotic Electuary our Hawthorn/Elderflower Electuary or choose to participate in our 8 Week Hormonal Wellness Program - Book in to see our Herbal Naturopath - details below.

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If you would like to have a more tailored approach to your health concerns you can book in to see our Herbal Naturopath. (you will be transferred to our sister companies online booking service) She will look at you as an individual and look into your specific needs through holistic and evidence-based approach to wellness.  Herbal Naturopathic principles are based on treating each person as an individual and treatment plans are designed to treat you as a whole person and not just your presenting symptoms.

The glycerin we use is non Palm oil, the vegetable source is canola oil and soy oil.  It is also GMO free and comes from Malaysia.  It is USP (United States Pharmacopoeia Standard) and BP (British Pharmacopoeia standard).

Disclaimer

By purchasing this product, you acknowledge that you are aware of and understand the potential risks, contraindications and any possible complications associated with your product selection.  Oak Tree Herbal Clinic's Herbal preparations are manufactured under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).  If you are being treated for any illness and are taking prescription medication for an illness, seek a Health Professionals consent for herbs you might be considering, either alone or as complementary therapies.  Do not try to self-diagnosis or attempt self-treatment for serious or long-term problems without first consulting a qualified practitioner or doctor.  Always consult a professional if symptoms persist.  Information on the web page is for educational purposes only.