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(Cnicus benedictus )
(whole flowering herb)
((certified organic) (Equivalent to approx. 140 mg of herb.))
(Blessed Thistle whole flowering herb (Cnicus benedictus) extract PlantPart: whole flowering herb Genus: Cnicus Species: benedictus Note: (certified organic) (Equivalent to approx. 140 mg of herb.) )
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664 mg |
certified organic Cane Alcohol Note: 43-53%, distilled Water
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Blessed Thistle. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Blessed Thistle. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Blessed thistle has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of blessed thistle when used in medicinal amounts.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally (4,12); avoid using.
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Blessed Thistle. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
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There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid (19).
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Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
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There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid (19).
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Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
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There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid (19).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Blessed Thistle. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, there is limited information available about the adverse effects of blessed thistle when used in medicinal amounts.
Dermatologic ...Topically, blessed thistle can cause an allergic reaction, such as dermatitis, in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many other herbs (12).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, when blessed thistle is used in doses higher than 5 grams per cup of tea, it can cause stomach irritation and vomiting (12).
Immunologic ...Blessed thistle can cause allergic reaction in individuals with sensitivity to the Asteraceae/Compositae family, which includes ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many other herbs (12).
