St. Benedict's thistle - herb - 250g
Product characteristics
Contents: dried herb
Country of origin: EU
Classification: Cnicus benedictus
Weight: 250g
Preparation proposal:
Place two teaspoons of the herb into 250 ml of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes
Description
ST. BENEDICT'S THISTLE - dried herb - 250g
Plant description An annual plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Occurs in countries of the Mediterranean. It reaches up to 40 cm in height, densely hairy, branching. |
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Properties - an excellent general strengthening agent, particularly applicable to the weakening of the gastrointestinal tract - stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and thus eliminates abdominal pain and indigestion - it is used in the treatment of anorexia, indigestion, as an aid to the increase of lactation and depression - it has a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, has a carminative effect, improves appetite - stimulates liver function and has a beneficial effect on it - increases bile secretion - regulates metabolism and has a gentle diuretic effect - has a bactericidal effect, prevents excessive intestinal fermentation - decoction has been used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, constipation, liver dysfunction, hysteria and mental exhaustion. |