Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus
Forms Available: Dried herb, Powdered Herb
Native to the Mediterranean region, Blessed thistle is a flowering plant with yellow blossoms and dandelion-like, hairy leaves. also known as holy thistle, it is packed with many medicinal properties. Having been used as a folk medicine, it helps in relieving stomach pain, constipation, and gas and promoting better digestion. Blessed thistle also helps alleviate cough and skin infections.