Cnicus Benedictus

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Blessed Thistle

An annual herb that contains alkaloids, cnicin, mucilage, and tannin; it has a long medicinal history, and was believed to be a cure-all; it is anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, emetic, and haemostatic
Toxicity Blessed thistle is a potent emetic; it should not be used in pregnancy

Cnicus benedictus,

n See thistle, blessed.

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