Blessed Thistle
The use of blessed thistle has been recorded as far back as the early sixteenth century for treating smallpox, fever, anorexia, dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, and flatulence. It popularly regarded as a galactagogue, although some leading herbalists do not believe it has this property.
Biological name: Compositae Cnicus benedictus
Other names: St. Benedict Thistle, Holy Thistle, spotted thistle, cardin
