Blessed Thistle

[Suzan]

My Mom forwarded this to me from a newsletter she receives from Zooscape. Has anyone heard of this product before? I'm not suggesting it would take the place of antibiotics but if it's true, every little bit of help counts....

 

 

> * Blessed Thistle as an Antibiotic Agent *

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> Research has indicated remarkably high antibacterial (bacterial destruction or bacterial growth inhibition) and antibacteriostatic (further bacterial growth inhibition) properties in Blessed thistle. These characteristics are attributed to the active compounds cnicin, polyacetylenes and essential oil contained in this herb. When these compounds act in the body, they help slow down and inhibit bacterial growth, and kill harmful bacteria such as Streptococci, Staphylococci and others. Thus, Blessed thistle can also be considered a valuable agent for the prevention and management of bacterial illness.

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> * Valuable Nutrients *

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> - B-complex vitamins

> - Iron

> - Calcium

> - Manganese (6)

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> * Traditional Uses/Actions *

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> - Indigestion/ Digestive disorders

> - Hormonal imbalances (menstrual and menopausal discomforts)

> - Galactagogue (lactation agent)

> - Skin disorders (ie. acne)

> - Liver congestion

> - Anti-bacterial

> - Anti-inflammatory

> - Anti-oxidant

http://www.zooscape.com/cgi-bin/maitred/Gr...uestc100229/r33

[Chemar]

here is iHerb Natural Library info on it

 

Blessed Thistle

 

they seem to suggest it is more for topical use? rather than systemic