St. Francis Blessed Thistle Tincture, Bitter Digestive Tonic to Increase Appetite and Relieve Dyspepsia, 50ml

St. Francis Blessed Thistle Details

St. Francis Blessed Thistle is a single-herb tincture made with certified organic blessed thistle tops (Cnicus benedictus). A traditional digestive tonic and bitter, it is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to increase appetite, aid digestion and help relieve dyspepsia, and as an expectorant to help relieve cold symptoms such as excessive catarrh. Adults take 2.4–4.8 mL (72–144 drops) before meals, three times daily. Extracted in distilled water, certified organic alcohol and certified organic vegetable glycerine; vegan and non-GMO. 50 ml. Made in Canada by St. Francis Herb Farm.

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Quick Facts

Who Blessed Thistle Is For

• Adults with a poor appetite who want a traditional bitter before meals
• People with indigestion or dyspepsia
• Anyone with cold symptoms and excess catarrh (mucus) who wants a herbal expectorant
• Those who prefer a single, certified organic herb rather than a bitters blend
• People looking for a vegan, non-GMO tincture

Who this product is NOT for:

• Anyone who is pregnant — the label says do not use
• People allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/daisy family
• Breastfeeding women, unless a health care practitioner has approved it first
• Children — the label dose is for adults

Vitamart's Take

Blessed thistle is a classic European bitter: taken before meals, its bitterness is what gets the appetite and digestion going. St. Francis keeps it simple with certified organic tops in a standard tincture. It's a good single-herb choice if you want a bitter on its own rather than a blend. Note the label: it's not for pregnancy, and breastfeeding women should check with a practitioner first.

How Blessed Thistle Compares

Single herb vs. Canadian Bitters

St. Francis Canadian Bitters is a multi-herb digestive bitters blend. Blessed Thistle is one bitter herb on its own, with an added expectorant use.

Blessed thistle vs. gentian

St. Francis Gentian Tincture is another classic bitter tonic to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. Blessed thistle is also traditionally used as an expectorant.

Tincture vs. Fenugreek-Blessed Thistle capsules

St. Francis Fenugreek-Blessed Thistle 5:1 Extract is a capsule combination positioned for milk supply. This tincture is blessed thistle on its own, for digestion.

What Is Blessed Thistle?

• Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a spiny annual plant native to the Mediterranean
• It belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family
• The flowering tops are the part used in this tincture
• It is a bitter herb — bitters are traditionally taken before meals to stimulate appetite and digestion
• It is also traditionally used as an expectorant

Recommended Purpose

• Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a digestive tonic and bitter to increase appetite and aid digestion (stomachic)
• Traditionally used to help relieve dyspepsia
• Traditionally used as an expectorant to help relieve cold symptoms such as excessive catarrh

How To Use

• Adults: take 2.4–4.8 mL (72–144 drops) in a little water before meals, 3 times daily
• Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, or before use if you are breastfeeding
• Do not use if you are pregnant or allergic to Asteraceae/Compositae/daisy family plants
• Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use

Medicinal Ingredients

Non-medicinal ingredients: distilled water, certified organic alcohol, certified organic vegetable glycerine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairs Well With

• St. Francis Peppermint Tincture
• St. Francis Chamomile Tincture
• Digestive Bitters
• Indigestion, Nausea & Upset Stomach

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Adults: Take 2.4-4.8 ml (72-144 drops) of St. Francis Blessed Thistle 3 times daily in a little water before meals.