Monograph: Blessed Thistle - Topical

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Date: 2018-10-30

NHPID name

Cnicus benedictus ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )

Proper name(s)

Cnicus benedictus ( USDA 2008 )

Common name(s)

Source material

Herb top ( Williamson 2003 , Bradley 1992 )

Route Of administration

Topical

Dosage form(s)

Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration.

Use(s) or purpose(s)

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Used in Herbal Medicine to aid in the healing of minor wounds and cuts (vulnerary).  (Williamson 2003, Bradley 1992)

Dose(s)

Adults:

Dose(s):

1.5 - 2 Grams , dried herb tops

Directions for use: Apply to affected areas as needed. ( Bradley 1992 )

See Appendix 1 for examples of appropriate dosage preparations and frequencies of use, according to cited references. The purpose of Appendix 1 is to provide guidance to industry.

Duration of use

No statement is required

Risk information

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Caution(s) and Warning(s): Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen. Contraindication(s): No statement is required Known Adverse Reaction(s): Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.

Non-medicinal ingredients

Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Specifications

References cited

References reviewed

Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use

TOPICAL:

Infusion:

1.5 - 2 g dried aerial parts (Blumenthal et al. 2000; Bradley 1992)

Directions for use:

Pour 150 ml of boiling water on dried aerial parts and infuse. Cool and apply to affected areas as needed (Bradley 1992)