Blessed Thistle Herb

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a bitter herb from the daisy family with a long history in traditional herbal practice. This is the dried, cut aerial herb, organic and kosher certified.

It is most often steeped as a tea on its own or blended with milder herbs to take the edge off its bitterness, and it is a common ingredient in home tincture making. It is sold from the bulk section by weight, so you can buy just what you need. Store it in a sealed jar out of direct light.

• Organic dried blessed thistle herb
• Kosher
• Sold by weight from the bulk section

The blessed thistle plant originates from the Mediterranean from Portugal to Southern France and while it’s used in herbal medicine, in North America it’s known as a noxious weed. blessed thistle is used in herbal formulas to help indigestion, boost immunity, and for its diuretic properties. Organic Connections harvests their blessed thistle without the use of pesticides or fertilizers and follows a cut and sifting method to provide a high quality bulk herb that’s easy to use in herbal combinations or to brew a bitter, herbaceous tea.

Order online for same-day delivery across Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth with Luminate Express, or have it shipped anywhere in Canada. You can also pick it up from either store — we'll email you when it's ready.