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Cnicus benedictus

164licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Tincture +2

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

10
15 mL22 licensed products
100 milligrams10 licensed products
1.2 mL9 licensed products
0.2 mL7 licensed products
20 mg7 licensed products
500 mg7 licensed products
0.625 mL6 licensed products
1 mL6 licensed products
0.24 mL5 licensed products
35 mg5 licensed products

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