Blessed Thistle
APPETITE ENHANCER
Medicine: Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Path: 18 Progress
Directions: South/Below
Vision: Sun power without influencing turtle spirit within
Physiology: Outer body (stomach), Inner effect (nourish)
Indigenous Use: Leaf and flower tea used to stimulate appetite and increase bile and gastric secretions.
Other Uses: It is a diuretic and also used for other ailments, such as indigestion, deafness, migraines and jaundice.
Preparation: Make tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of dried leaves and flowers. Steep and strain.
Availability: Found in roadsides and waste places all over North America. Common (Herbal Supplier)
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