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Blessed thistle
Other Names: Bitter Thistle, Carbenia Benedicta, Cardo Santo, Cnicus benedictus, Holy Ghost Herb, Spotted Thistle, St. Benedict's Thistle

References

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Hanrahan C. Blessed thistle. Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. No date given. Available at: http://health.enotes.com/alternative-medicine-encyc lopedia/blessed-thistle. Accessed June 8, 2006.

HealthNotes, Inc. Blessed thistle. 2002. Available at: http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Herb/Blessed _Thistle.htm Accessed March 28, 2003.

Jellin JM, Gregory P, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al, eds. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 3rd Edition. Stockton CA: Therapeutic Research Facility, 2000.

Kemper KJ. Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus). The Longwood Herbal Task Force. Revised June 24, 1999. Available at: http://www.mcp.edu/herbal/blessedthistle/blessedthi stle.pdf Accessed: March 28, 2003.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Online Edition. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter. Stockton CA: Therapeutic Research Facility, 2006. Available at: http://www.pharmacistsletter.com/(S(ulqz3s45omt3ag5 5um4kj345))/home.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=ND.

Peirce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: Stonesong Press; 1999.

Schneider, G; Lachner, I. A contribution to analytics and pharmacology of cnicin. Planta Medica. 1987;53(3):247-251.

Zeller W, de Gols M, Hausen BM. The sensitizing capacity of Compositae plants. VI. Guinea pig sensitization experiments with ornamental plants and weeds using different methods. Archives of Dermatology Research. 1985;277(1):28-35.

Last Revised April 4, 2008

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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.

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