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Common name: |
Holy thistle |
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Family: |
Asteraceae |
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Parts used: |
Leaves, flowers |
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Chemistry: |
Ligans, sesquiterpene lactones (cnicin), volatile oils, polyacetylenes, flavonoids, triterpened, phytosterols, tannins |
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Main actions: |
Bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, galactagogue |
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Other Actions: |
Antibiotic, expectorant, cholagogue, digestive stimulant, |
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Dosage: |
0.5-2.5ml TDS |
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Safety: |
High doses may cause vomiting Do not take during pregnancy |