Thistle-holy, also known as bento thistle or blessed thistle, is a medicinal plant that can be used to help treat digestive and liver problems, and can be considered an excellent home remedy.
Its scientific name is Carduus benedictus and can be purchased in health food stores, pharmacies and some street markets.
- Thistle can be used for various purposes.
- As it has various properties.
- Such as antiseptic.
- Healing.
- Astringent.
- Digestive.
- Decongestant.
- Stimulant.
- Tonic.
- Expectorant.
- Diuretic.
- And antimicrobial.
- So thistle can be used to:.
In addition, thistle is useful in the treatment of diarrhea, varicose veins, memory loss, headaches, colds and flu, swelling, cystitis and colic.
The parts used in thistle are stems, leaves and flowers, and can be used to make teas, seating baths or compresses, for example.
Thistle tea should be prepared by placing 30 grams of the plant in 1 liter of water and boiling for 10 minutes, then let stand for 5 minutes, filter and drink twice a day after meals. As the plant has a very bitter taste, the tea can be sweetened with a little honey.
The compress and bath seat are manufactured in the same way and are indicated to treat wounds, hemorrhoids or infections.
The use of sacred thistle should preferably be done in accordance with the recommendation of the herbalist and is not appropriate for women during lactation, pregnant women and children.