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Hairy stems with dark green, narrow leaves toothed on the margins, bearing a prickly spine, grows to 2 feet. Pale yellow flower heads blooming at the top of the stem, covered with prickly spines.

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What is blessed thistle in Swedish?

Blessed thistle is called "kardbenedikt" in Swedish.


What are the common names of blessed thistle?

Holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle.


What are the side effects associated with using blessed thistle?

There are no reported incidents of thistle toxicity. Strong infusions of blessed thistle may cause nausea and vomiting.


What are the physical characteristics of the milk thistle plant?

The milk thistle plant has a long stem, green leaves with white spots, and pink to purple spiky flowered head (which true to its name, resembles a thistle).


How do you say Blessed Thistle in spanish?

cardo bendito


Where is blessed thistle grown?

Native of the Mediterranean, naturalized to North America.


What diseases does blessed thistle treat?

Acne, cold sores, and such skin diseases as psoriasis.


Does milk thistle grow wild in Indiana?

Milk or blessed thistle is not native to Indiana, so it is unlikely to find it growing wild in that area.


Why should you avoid blessed thistle while pregnant?

it's an abortificient --it can make you lose the baby


What are the medicinal actions of blessed thistle?

Antibiotic, mild antimicrobial, demulcent, appetite stimulant, gastrointestinal aid.


Does a point have no physical characteristics?

No, a point does not have physical characteristics.


Do zebras have physical characteristics?

Sure. Everything substantial has physical characteristics.