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Blessed Thistle

Digestion & Gut*

Blessed thistle has traditionally been used to support digestive health and stimulate appetite.*
Cnicus benedictus is a perennial herb with spiny, gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. The plant thrives in dry, rocky soils and open fields, often found in Europe and parts of North Africa.
Blessed thistle was historically believed to have protective and healing properties, earning its name from its association with St. Benedict, who purportedly used it for medicinal purposes.*

$ 16.50

Size:

2oz 4oz 8oz

Variant

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Wellness Categories

Primary Category:

Digestion & Gut*

Other Categories:

Cardiovascular Health*
Respiratory & Sinus*
Women's Health*

Ingredients

Key Ingredient:

organic blessed thistle aerial portion (Cnicus benedictus)

Other Ingredients:

kosher vegetable glycerin and purified water

Safety Concerns

Caution: Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Consult your doctor before use if you are taking medication.

Individuals with allergies to members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution, as cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common.

Keep out of reach of children.

Natural Remedies for Happier, Healthier Families

Suggested Use of Herbal Extracts

step 1

Shake well.

step 2

Measure 2 ml. This is approximately 2x droppers, 40 drops, OR a quarter-size amount on a spoon.

step 3

Option A — Place extract under tongue, hold for a few seconds, and swallow with a few drinks of water.

Option B — Place extract in 2-4 oz of water and drink.

step 4

Repeat 2-4 times per day. Herbal extracts are most effective when taken between meals.

What about kids?

Herbal extracts are safe and effective for all ages. It is best to err on side of caution when introducing a new product to children. There are two common formulas to calculate smaller doses for your kids.

Fried’s Rule: Take the child’s age in months, divided by 150, then multiply by the adult dose.

Clark’s Rule: Take the child’s weight in pounds, divided by 150, then multiplied by the adult dose.

Example with Fried's Rule: The child just turned 9 years old (9 x 12 = 108 months old). 108 divided by 150 equals 0.72. So the child would take approximately 1.44 ml (or 29 drops).

Alcohol-Free ... Always

Nutritional Resources does not use alcohol to create herbal extracts. Instead we use glycerin which preserves the integrity and concentration of the herbs while providing a pleasant, sweet taste.

We use organic vegetable glycerin as the extracting solvent for all herbal extracts.

Herbal Overview:

Blessed Thistle

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a spiny, herbaceous perennial, typically reaching 1-2 feet tall. It features spiky, thistle-like leaves and small yellow flower heads. Found in grasslands and disturbed areas of Europe and parts of Asia, it's native to Eurasia and has spread to other parts of the world. Historically, the whole plant, particularly the leaves and flowers, have been used medicinally.

Common Questions

The Primary Wellness Category on the product label is not what I use the extract for. Am I using it wrong? Should I find a different extract for what I need?

No. Most herbs have multiple benefits; however, we can only list one wellness category on the label. Our team spent extensive time researching herbal benefits to assign wellness categories, but they aren't perfect. If you find an herbal product that works well for your needs, keep using it!

What is your process for extracting herbs?

Nutritional Resources utilizes a unique, multi-step process to manufacture herbal extracts. First, the herbs are dried. Then, they are extracted in glycerin/water mixture.

The next step is a pressurization process which captures the aromatic components of the herbs. In this step, the use of glycerin, instead of alcohol, is especially valuable. Alcohol dissolves volatile oils and destroys some of their therapeutic qualities, while glycerin captures volatile oils and allows them to remain intact.

Finally, a boiling water extract is made to capture the remaining trace minerals, plus many of the bitter and astringent compounds which require heat to break them free from the plant fibers.

Although the process takes more time, we feel it is worthwhile to create a more complete herbal extract than a simple extract alone.

Do you grow your own herbs?

No, due to limited resources, we do not grow our own herbs. We would love to expand our business in the future, but for now, we will stick to what we do best - converting dry herbs to herbal extracts. We use only three trustworthy sources for all of our dry herb purchases and each herb includes a certificate of analysis.

Are the extracts organic?

All herbal extracts use organic vegetable glycerin. The herbs we use are either organic or wildharvested. We will always select organic over wildharvested; however, approximately 15% of our herbs are only available wildharvested.

Are the extracts gluten free?

Herbal extracts are naturally gluten free. Additionally, they are produced in a gluten-free facility.

How much is shipping and when will I receive my order?

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