Herb - Blessed Thistle

Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus
Origin: Croatia/ Bulgaria
Common Names: blessed thistle herb
Magical Properties: Blessing, Healing, Protection, Purification, Hex breaking
Healing Properties: In addition to treating colds and coughs {natural expectorant}, fevers, and bacterial infections, it can also be used as a diuretic, to aid in digestion, and to promote the flow of breast milk.**

Blessed thistle was once used to treat the bubonic plague. Today, people use the flowering plant’s blossoms, leaves, and stems for many things, such as increasing breast milk production and soothing indigestion.

Blessed Thistle is primarily used as a herb of protection, purification, protection against negativity and evil, and is often used in spell work or carried to remove the bad energies of a hex. Carry Blessed Thistle in a sachet to protect yourself from evil, or even put some in your bath to aid in your bathing ritual. 

* Our herbs have NOT been FDA approved, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

** Always consult with a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s).