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Blessed thistle

1licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a digestive tonic and bitter) to increase appetite and (as a stomachic) to aid digestion
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve indigestion/dyspepsia
  • Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine (as an expectorant) to help relieve cold symptoms such as excessive mucus build up (excessive catarrh)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
0.6–6 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
4–9 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant

Alternative Names

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Blessed thistle(common)Holy thistle(common)Cnicus benedictus

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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500 mg1 licensed products

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