Traditionally, Blessed thistle leaves, stems and flowers have been used in "bitter" tonics to stimulate appetite and digestion. Preparations of Blessed thistle have been used medicinally in Europe and India for multiple conditions, including dyspepsia, flatulence, indigestion, and loss of appetite.
One of Blessed thistle’s most popular uses is to stimulate milk flow in nursing mothers. Its ability to improve appetite via the mother’s breast milk will also assist babies who are poor feeders.
Therapeutic Use
Traditionally used by nursing mothers to increase milk flow.
