This study aims to provide information on the anatomical properties of the roots, their capacity of chemical compounds in relationship with reduction of burned area. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. L the record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as a synonym record 5d889a2120aa4457836daeaaa7276095 with original publication details. Presence of salonitenolide in cnicus benedictus authors transl. Chemical structure biological activity relationship authors transl. Like its cousin milk thistle, blessed thistle has a very specific action on the liver.
Bacteriostatic properties are associated with blessed thistle powder due to its volatile oil content. Health benefits of blessed thistle cnicus benedictus july 2, 2015. Use of blessed thistle is largely based on the ability of the bitter principle cnicin to stimulate secretion of gastric juices and saliva, and potentially bile. When you are looking for bulk herbs for sale, blessed thistle herb should be near the top of your shopping list for its many different potential applications. Different phytogeographic elements merge peripherally in this area, and garden plants belonging to eurosiberian, irano. Benedicts thistle, spotted thistle, blessed cardus, ladys thistle, cardin, karbenedikt swedish, benediktenkraut german, cardo santo spanish, chardon benit french, heilagur.
This plant is native to the mediterranean countries and southeast asia. Native to the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, cnicus benedictus has been used for centuries to address a wide range of complaints. It is 60 cm in hight, leaves 30 cm with hairs and small spines at the margin30. At high doses 5 to 6 g, blessed thistle is a known emetic. Cnicus benedictus article about cnicus benedictus by the. Cnicus benedictus is one of the most important medicinal plant and it belongs to family asteraceae compositae which is considered of big family in plat kingdom. Herbal medicine an annual herb that contains alkaloids, cnicin, mucilage and tannin. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the. Hirsute or pubescent, much branched,seldom over 25 high. Long before milk thistle silybum marianum became a popular hepatoprotective remedy, nsp managers were using another species, blessed thistle cnicus benedictus, in their healing work. An annual yellowflowered herb in the composite family, having spiny leaves and used in herbal medicine. The plant itself has thistlelike characteristics and is chiefly found in the mediterranean regions of portugal and iran. Cnicus benedictus definition of cnicus benedictus by.
Blessed thistle has traditionally been used to stimulate appetite, decrease flatulence, and aid digestion. Hairy leaves and stems that look like theyre covered with spider webs. Cnicus sylvestris, hirsutus, sive carduus benedictus cardo santo chardon benit. Cardius benedictus synonyms, cardius benedictus pronunciation, cardius benedictus translation, english dictionary definition of cardius benedictus. The constituents and pharmacology of cnicus benedictusa. Jednoleta bylina dorustajici az do vysky 60 cm, s podlouhlymi bodlinatymi listy. Blessed thistle has been revered since the middle ages in europe for its use as a digestive stimulant and nutritive tonic. No clinical studies exist to provide dosing recommendations for blessed thistle. Triterpenic and steroidal compounds of cnicus benedictus. Medicinal herb blessed thistle cnicus benedictus the herbal resource the herb is often used in the form of herbal teas as an herbal remedy for loss of appetite, indigestion which is not related to ulcers, respiratory ailments, intestinal worms, constipation, flatulence, colic, anorexia and ailments associated with poor liver function like headache, fatigue and irritability.
Kvete v cervnu a cervenci, kvety maji zlutou barvu. Definition of cnicus benedictus in the definitions. Data source and references for cnicus benedictus blessed thistle from the usda plants database. Blessed thistle cnicus benedictus plant profiler sigma.
Benediktenkraut samen kaufen cnicus benedictus saemereien. Information and translations of cnicus benedictus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Oct 22, 2019 blessed thistle extract was found to be strongly sensitizing in a study of 12 species in the asteraceae family. Blessed thistle contains chemicals that might have medicinal properties this herb was wellknown and its uses were. Cnicus benedictus, a thistle native to the mediterranean region. Used for women who have painful periods, menstrual headaches, menopause, heavy bleeding, help produce mothers milk, menstrual flow stimulant, cervical dysplasia, yeast infections. Although less widely used nowadays, it is still seen to have a wide range of applications. May 22, 2012 528hz positive energy miracle healing frequency ancient frequency music detox your heart duration. Benedictus disambiguation this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same abbreviated species scientific name.
Used for women who have painful periods, menstrual headaches, menopause, heavy bleeding, help produce mothers milk, menstrual flow stimulant, cervical dysplasia. Plants profile for cnicus benedictus blessed thistle. Cnicus sylvestris, hirsutus, sive carduus benedictus. Obsahuje horciny, silice, trisloviny a dalsi ucinne latky. Various species of thistles have long been used as both food and medicine. Cnicus benedictus, also called blessed thistle, holy thistle or saint benedict thistle, is an annual herb that is native to asia and europe but is widely cultivated throughout the united states. Cnicus is derived from the greek word knizein, which means to torment and refers to the plants thorns.
For example, gastritol the combination of chamomile, silverweed, licorice, angelica, blessed thistle and wormwood has shown to improve symptoms of indigestion and gastrointestinal spasms. Arctigenin as a lead structure for inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus type1 integrase. This page was last edited on 22 november 2014, at 06. Cnicus benedictus blessed thistle this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Anatomical, phytochemical and pharmacological studies of. Cnicus benedictus habitus 2010508 dehesaboyaldepuertollano.
Pdf our goal was to test the antimicrobial effect of the aqueous solutions obtained from the soft extract of cnicus benedictus l. It is known in other parts of the world, including parts of north america, as an introduced species and often a noxious weed. Cardius benedictus definition of cardius benedictus by. The cnicin and sesquiterpene lactone constituent may have antitumor and antibacterial activities. Guinea pig sensitization experiments with ornamental plants and weeds using different methods.
Distributed over africa, asia, europe, australasia, northern america and southern america. Pdf the constituents and pharmacology of cnicus benedictusa. Health benefits of blessed thistle cnicus benedictus. Blessed thistle or holy thistle, the sole species in the genus cnicus, is a thistlelike plant in the family asteraceae, native to the. Constitution and antibiotical properties of the essential oil of cnicus benedictus authors transl. Calcitrapa benedicta, carbenia benedicta, carduus benedictus, centaurea benedictus. A little bit of blessed thistle herb goes a long way.
Benedicts thistle, blessed thistle, holy thistle or spotted thistle, is a thistlelike plant in the family asteraceae, native to the mediterranean region, from portugal north to southern france and east to iran. Cubet lekarsky, horky bodlak, krasovlasek, ostropes, zajeci ousko. The leaves and flowering heads of cnicus benedictus, gaertner centaurea benedicta, linne. The old nomenclature carduus means thistle, under which family name the plant was formerly classified. Phytochemical investigation of medicinal plant cnicus wallichii and cnicus benedictus l.
The species name benedictus is the subject of speculation. It is known in other parts of the world, including parts of north america, as an introduced species and. Among the benefits discussed below, blessed thistle has been traditionally used as a treatment for digestive disorders, infections, fevers, menstrual problems, impaired lactation. Bitter thistle, cardin, carbenia benedicta, chardon benit, cardo santo, carduus benedictus, cnici benedicti herba, cnicus, holy thistle, kardobenedictenkraut, st. Jul 02, 2015 blessed thistle, scientifically known as cnicus benedictus, is often referred to as st. Jetzt benediktenkraut, bernhardinerwurzel cnicus benedictus bio samen kaufen. Blessed thistle new york public library digital collections. This plant is native to the mediterranean countries and. Antibiotic and cytotoxic activity of cnicin and of its hydrolysis products. The blessed thistle was widely cultivated in the middle ages, when it was seen as a cureall for all manner of diseases including the plague. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. It is in flower from may to september, and the seeds ripen from july to october. Plant encyclopaedia cnicus benedictus blessed thistle. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.
Pdf the antimicrobial activity of the cnicus benedictus l. A especie cnicus benedictus, mais conhecida por cardosanto 1 e um potente tonico estomacal. Constitution and antibiotical properties of the essential. Leaves oblonglanceolate in outline, rather thin, reticulateveined, s6 long, the upper clasping, thebasal and lower ones narrowed at the baseand. Has 505 biological activities, 29 ethnobotanical uses. Pdf the chemical constituents of cnicus benedictus showed that it. Data source and references for cnicus benedictus blessed. Blessed thistle, scientifically known as cnicus benedictus, is often referred to as st. This study aims to provide information on the anatomical properties of the roots, their capacity of chemical compounds in relationship. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Blessed thistle herb blessed thistle herb, or cnicus benedictus, is one of the most useful natural herbs in the botanical apothecary.
Blessed thistle herb however is among the many organic herbs we offer, being a perennial growing above the ground with a nonwoody stem. Most effective parts of cnicus benedictus are leaves, flowering tops and its upper stems. Lodyha nacervenale barvy je huste chlupata, stejne tak listy. Combining cnicin with current standard or experimental therapeutics. Data source and references for cnicus benedictus blessed thistle from the usda plants database name search name search type enter a search name. Cnicus benedictus blessed thistle plant encyclopaedia a. Cnicus sylvestris, hirsutus, sive carduus benedictus cardo. Blessed thistle should not be mistaken for milk thistle silybum marianus or other members of the thistle family.
Cnicus benedictus blessed thistle pfaf plant database. Apr 12, 2020 cnicus benedictus, also called blessed thistle, holy thistle or saint benedict thistle, is an annual herb that is native to asia and europe but is widely cultivated throughout the united states. Contextual translation of et benedictus into english. Blessed thistle has a long medicinal history, and was believed to be a cureall. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. This herb is approved by the german commission e for its ability to increase appetite and support the digestive process, and is also an. All parts of the plant are used to create herbal supplements. The chemical constituents of cnicus benedictus showed that it contained sesquiterpene lactone glycosides, cnicin, polyacetylen, absinthin, salonitenolide and artemisiifolin. Blessed thistle is an annual, branched, woolly plant, with a fibrous, whitish root, sending out several roundish, reddish stems, 1 or 2 feet high. Blessed thistle bt or holy thistle ht, which is commonly known as march grass is in the same genus as milk thistle, but its pharmacological effects have not been studies as extensively.
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