This herb goes by many names from blessed thistle to holy thistle, and its scientific name is cnicus. Don’t confuse blessed thistle with milk thistle. They serve different purposes.

Cnicus pseudo-benedictus Asch. Epitrachys microcephala K.Koch Centaurea benedicta , known by the common names St. Benedict's thistle , blessed thistle , holy thistle , spotted thistle or …

Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus L, Centaurea benedicta. Other Common Names : Holy thistle, sacred thistle, St. Benedicts thistle, spotted thistle, blessed cardus, lady’s thistle, cardin, …

Jan 16, 2024 · Blessed thistle, also known as cnicus benedictus, is a Mediterranean native that has long been used in folk medicine. Its intricate chemical makeup, which includes flavonoids, …

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a flowering plant with sharp prickles on the stems and leaves. It's native to the Mediterranean region.

As namesake member of the subtribe Centaureinae of tribe Cardueae, the knapweeds are probably most closely related to genera such as Carthamus (distaff thistles), Cnicus (blessed …

Jun 30, 2023 · Blessed thistle is a bitter-tasting, prickly, flowering plant, Cnicus benedictus, belonging to the daisy family of plants, native to the Mediterranean region.

Oct 15, 2024 · Blessed thistle, also called Cnicus benedictus or Centaurea benedicta, is from the Mediterranean region. It has a long history as an herbal remedy for many things, including …

Jan 21, 2025 · Cnicus benedictus is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe and Asia, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It grows up to 60-100 cm in height, with a branched …

Traditional medicine has long recognized the therapeutic potential of Cnicus benedictus, and recent scientific research has shed light on the pharmacological properties of this plant.