Holy Thistle Powder (Genum urbanum) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus
• Also Known As: Blessed Thistle
• Plant Part: Aerial parts
• Form: Powder
• Flavour Profile: Intensely bitter and herbaceous
• Country Of Origin: Various origins, batch dependent
• Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Tinctures, Bitters And Traditional Digestive Blends
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and strong odours

• Pre-meal, caffeine-free digestive bitter tea blends
• Appetite-support herbal routines
• Homemade bitters, alcohol extracts and glycerine extracts
• Traditional digestive blends for post-meal heaviness
• Women’s wellness formulations where professional guidance is followed
• General tonic and classic bitter herbal preparations
• Bulk formulation trials needing a strong bitter profile

This Product Is For:

• Herbal makers working with bitter tonic ingredients
• Bitters formulators and small-batch apothecary brands
• People who enjoy strong pre-meal bitter herbs
• Bulk users preparing repeat-use tinctures, teas or extracts

This Product Is Not For:

• People wanting a mild or sweet herbal tea
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding use without professional guidance
• People with gastric or duodenal ulcers, active reflux or gastritis
• Use as a substitute for professional support with digestion, lactation or chronic health concerns

• As a Herbal Tea: Use ½-1 teaspoon powder per 250 ml freshly boiled water, infuse for 5-10 minutes in a covered vessel, then strain through fine mesh or muslin.
• Best Taken: Traditionally used 15-30 minutes before meals.
• As a Tincture: Use a 1:5 herb-to-menstruum ratio in 40-50% alcohol, macerate for 2-4 weeks with occasional shaking, then strain and bottle.
• In Bitters Projects: Blend with suitable bitter and aromatic herbs according to a trusted formulation.
• Processing Tip: Fine bitter powders need careful straining before use in teas or bottled extracts.

• This natural product may have wellness benefits, but it is not a replacement for prescribed treatment or professional care
• Consult a registered medical practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication
• Not recommended during pregnancy
• If breastfeeding, seek professional advice before use
• Avoid if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers, active reflux or gastritis
• Possible allergy in people sensitive to Asteraceae or daisy-family plants
• Excessive intake may cause nausea or headache
• Discontinue use if irritation or any adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is Holy Thistle the same as Blessed Thistle?
A: The source copy identifies this product as Blessed Thistle, Cnicus benedictus . The title botanical should be checked before publishing.

Q: What does Blessed Thistle taste like?
A: It has a strong, assertive bitter flavour.

Q: When is this herb traditionally taken?
A: It is traditionally taken before meals as a bitter digestive herb.

Q: Can it be used while breastfeeding?
A: Only with guidance from a registered health professional.