Bulk Blessed Thistle Cut & Sifted

Cnicus Benedictus
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[ 1464 ]Cnicus Benedictus

Blessed Thistle Cut & Sifted

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Blessed thistle, sometimes called holy thistle or St. Benedict's thistle, is a Mediterranean native with a long history of mention in European herbal and monastic traditions. Historical records note its inclusion in elaborate herbal blends, including those developed by Benedictine monks such as Don Bernardo Vincelli.

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a.
quick look

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approximate cups to one pound19
originalbania, bulgaria
plant part usedleaves, stems, and flowers
processingcut & sifted

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aromaTan colored fibrous material with green flecks and no detectable aroma.

c.
uses

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cosmeticBlessed thistle is used to make various topical preparations for troubled skin.
culinaryAdd to tea blends in combination with other herbs.
industrialUsed to flavor alcoholic beverages.
safetyMay reduce the effectiveness of H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors.

d.
flavor profile

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Flavor is improved with herbs that balance its bitter qualities, such as chamomile.

e.
recipes

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f.
what else you should know

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In Medieval England, blessed thistle gained prominence through folklore associated with King Charlemagne. Historical accounts suggest that this association contributed to the herb’s cultivation by monastery monks, leading to its alternate names, holy thistle and St. Benedict thistle.

The bitter, astringent qualities of blessed thistle are due to tannins and alkaloids, most notably a bitter compounds called cnicine. The herb is traditionally prepared as tea, tonic infusion or tincture. Blessed thistle is also made into herbal bitters and aperitif digestives. In fact, it is an ingredient in the classic angostura bitters formula.


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