the blessings of blessed thistle
Blessed thistle has been used for many years to soothe the body. It’s sometimes confused with milk thistle, but the two plants have very different properties and shouldn’t be used interchangeably. It has many uses for the body that make it an all around good herb to keep in your cupboard.

For example, blessed thistle can be used to relieve problems associated with indigestion and diarrhea. It can also help improve appetite. This is especially important if you’re dealing with an illness that causes you to lose your desire to eat. Blessed thistle can help you to increase your appetite and allow your body to get the nutrients it needs to fight your disease.

If you have a minor skin irritation, blessed thistle can help to relieve some of the problem. You can create a poultice and place it directly on the affected area. This will soothe pain and inflammation and help the condition to quiet down.

You can make a poultice by infusing blessed thistle with water and then soaking a cloth in it. Place the cloth directly on your skin. This can be used for treating sunburns, minor burns, scrapes, and even razor burn after shaving.

Blessed thistle is also thought to help clear out the liver. That makes it an excellent tonic for purifying the body and fighting the effects of toxins. It’s also, interestingly enough, been linked to reducing inflammation and cancer. However, not enough research has been done to show exactly how it does this.

Women also take blessed thistle to help release breast milk with a nursing infant. However, blessed thistle shouldn’t be taken if you are pregnant. However, if you’re nursing and are no longer pregnant, this can be an effective way to prevent mastitis.

Blessed thistle can be taken in many forms including capsules, tinctures, and teas. You can make a tea of blessed thistle by adding a teaspoon or two of the dried leaves to hot water. The tea can be consumed two or three times a day.

If you're using other forms, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for taking it. Most people have no problems with taking blessed thistle at the recommended dosage. However, taking too much can cause stomach upset and irritation.

If you’re looking for a way to soothe your skin, help breast milk come in, or treat liver problems, blessed thistle could be just the blessing you’ve been waiting for.