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Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPHB lessed ThistlePage 1 Longwood Herbal Task Force : June 24, 1999 The Longwood Herbal Task Force ( ) andThe Center for Holistic Pediatric Education and Research( )Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus)Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPHP rincipal Proposed Uses: Digestive aidOther Proposed Uses: AntineoplasticOverviewBlessed thistle leaves, stems and flowers are traditionally used as a bitter tonic toenhance appetite and digestion; blessed thistle is also sometimes included in the anti-cancerherbal remedy, Essiac. There are remarkably few clinical trials evaluating these effects. Likemany other herbs, blessed thistle has been tested in vitro for its antimicrobial, anticancer andanti-inflammatory effects, with some positive results.
Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH Blessed Thistle Page 1 Longwood Herbal Task Force: http://www.mcp.edu/herbal/default.htm Revised June 24, 1999 The Longwood Herbal …
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