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Here's what some users
have said about Holy Tea...
"I have been on the Tea for 12 years,
both my husband and I. I had Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome and terrible acid reflux. I won't miss a day without
drinking my tea. I used to have terrible knife-like sharp pains
in my stomach from the Crohn's and IBS, and a great deal of
discomfort from the acid reflux. The tea has cleared
all of this up, and I lost almost 30 pounds as well. My husband
lost more weight than I did. I swear by the tea and would not be
without it."
- Ruth and Billy Hurt, Cedar Grove, TN
"Since I began taking the Tea I no
longer need to take Nexium, and my Acid Reflux is totally
cleared up. I dropped from 240 to 185 lbs., and even though I
smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day the doctor said he could not
believe how clear my lungs are, as if I did not smoke. The Tea
is the best health product I have ever taken!"
- William Griffen, Jackson, TN
"Not only did the Tea make me look years younger,
I feel years younger too, and have more energy than ever. I tell
everyone this is a 'must have' product."
- Sally May, Jackson, TN (she lost 60+ pounds)
"As a member of the medical community, I was
quite familiar with the causes, symptoms, and treatments
available for Crohn's. I became much more knowledgeable in this
regard as I became a victim of this so-called incurable
disorder. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind as to the
effectiveness and medical principals behind the Tea. I
have experienced personally the pain and discomfort that results
from Crohn's and I have also done exhaustive research into the
possible treatments and cures. The Tea is the only
viable solution I am aware of for treating and clearing up this
dreaded disease."
- Dr. Dennis Read, Jackson, TN
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Holy
Tea Ingredients
The Holy Tea ingredients are a special blend of safe,
natural, edible herbs:
Holy Thistle, Persimmon leaves, Malva leaves, Marsh Mallow
leaves, and Blessed Thistle.
WARNING: This product
contains natural herbs which act as a cathartic. Women who are pregnant
or nursing, elderly persons, young children, and individuals suffering
from any illness or health condition should consult with their personal
physician prior to using this or any herbal supplement.
Disclaimer: Do not take Dr. Miller's Holy Tea as a substitute for
medical treatment. Always follow the advice of your personal physician.
Bring 1 quart of water to a
boil in a stainless pot. but do not boil Holy
Tea and do not heat in the microwave.
Remove from heat immediately
and place 2 tea bags (1 pouch) into the water and cover.
Steep 4 to 8 hrs. Pour into a large glass or
ceramic covered container. Add enough water (3 qts) to make on
gallon. Keep the tea bags inside the tea.
Cover and place in refrigerator.
enjoy hot or cold! Leave the Holy Tea tea bags in beverage until all is consumed.
Use 1 cup/8ozs at lunch and dinner
with your food. Use 2ozs for breakfast and heavy snacks. Serve it
slightly warm, not boiled for optimal use. May be added to juices or
other teas if necessary.
Two tea bags will make one
gallon. This will last one person one week. Bring a gallon of
water to a full rolling boil, turn off the stove, put two or
three tea bags in, cover, and let STEEP for at least four to
eight hours. This brings the herbs to full potency. Refrigerate
ready to drink. Drink about 8oz with breakfast and supper, and
drink about 4oz with snacks. Make sure you drink the tea with
food. If you need to drink more or less tea, you are free to do
so. It is possible to experience a bit of discomfort during the
first couple days. This is when your body is going through
initial cleansing and elimination of old waste. Discomfort
should subside after a couple days. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. You can mix
Holy Tea with any other juice or tea if you like. I much prefer
mine STRAIGHT. A good way to help Holy Tea work faster: ¼ tsp.
of baking soda in a tumbler, add 2-3 tablespoons apple cider
vinegar, drink, and follow with Holy Tea. Do this after
breakfast and dinner, and watch the great results. Apple cider
vinegar is very healthy. This, combined with Holy Tea, is the
best natural antibiotic known to man. After drinking the gallon
of tea, save the tea bags, dry the tea herbs, and simply add to
any food: soups, spaghetti, stews, salads, potatoes, etc. Don’t waste any of this miracle tea.
DR. MILLERS HOLY TEA IS A TOTAL BODY CLEANSE FOR TOTAL HEALTH
AND WELLNESS. It’s like cleaning a house, one room at a time ...
one overworked organ at a time.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS TO READ
(Note Holy Thistle and Milk Thistle are the same Herb)
Milk Thistle: The Liver Herb
The Liver-Cleansing Diet
Natural Therapy for your Liver
This book discusses in several pages how Milk Thistle (Holy
Thistle) helps your liver.
Detox for Life: Your Bottom Line-It's Your Colon or Your Life
Edgar Cayce's Guide to Colon Care: The First Step to Vibrant Health
Can't Lose Weight?: Unlock the Secrets That Keep You Fat!
Inside Poop: America's leading colon therapist defies conventional medical wisdom about your health and well-being
Guess What Came to Dinner?: Parasites and Your Health
Fat and Furious: Overcome Your Body's Resistance to Weight Loss Now!
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"Based on a Medicinal Herb Called
Holy Thistle Used For 2000 Years, This Amazing Cleansing Tea Has
Been Used Successfully For Over 20 Years."
Holy Tea - formulated by Dr. Bill
Miller (Ph.D. Nutritional Science) of Jackson, Tennessee - is a unique
herbal blend of safe, all-natural ingredients designed to gently
cleanse the digestive tract and detoxify the body.
Its name is taken from the traditional name of one of the
ingredients, a widely-used medicinal herb known as Holy Thistle,
and is not intended to imply any religious significance.
Holy Tea is a safe, good-tasting, detoxifying herbal
tea which has been used with great results for over 20 years in two clinics by thousands of persons who suffered with
numerous Health Dis-eases and Illnesses. Thousands of patients have taken
Holy Tea to cleanse their colon, detox their
body, and lose weight. Thousands have achieved beneficial results
and hundreds have given glowing testimonials.
You would think people wouldn't want to talk about
their colon and the nasty stuff stuck inside... but they do!
Especially when they soon see how they are getting rid of it! And
that's why "word of mouth" has been the sole source of
sales in Tennessee and surrounding areas for 20 years now. Now it's
time to make it available to the rest of the USA - and to the world!
This is a life-changing product that no one has to "sell" ...they
just have to "tell".
Simply by drinking two 8-ounce cups per day,
patients have successfully used Holy Tea to:
- May reduce belly fat
- Increase energy so you can enjoy life more
- Restore mental clarity and improve memory
diminished by too many toxins in the blood
- May help
assist with a stop smoking program
- May help
cleanse
the colon, kidneys, liver, and lungs
- Improve digestion and absorption of nutrients
- May help
detoxify
your system
- may remove parasites from the colon
- May Assist
with the removal of
toxins from the blood, organs, and entire digestive system
- Restore regularity and reduce auto-intoxification
- May help
improve
constipation, hard stools
- Help relieve digestive ailments
- May
help improve clear skin conditions and body odor caused by
internal toxins being excreted through sweat glands
- Improves
skin helping to keep it
healthy, soft, and younger-looking
With continued use of Holy Tea
one may experience clearer, healthier, and younger-looking skin;
increased energy; increased mental clarity and focus; a better
memory; more resistance to diseases; better overall health; more
comfort with the body; and a happier outlook on life.
When taking Holy Tea the objective is
to regulate your bowel movements to two or three each day
in order to keep the toxic waste flowing and not sitting in your
digestive system for long. Delaying the passing of this toxic
fecal matter may lead to numerous health conditions caused by
auto-intoxification (i.e. absorbing toxins, self-poisoning) and
clogging the walls of the intestines and colon with hardened
waste such as decaying vegetable matter and rotting meat - and
all the bad bacteria, fungus, yeast, and parasite organisms
which feed on it (some of which excrete their own poisons).
HOLY TEA INGREDIENTS:
Persimmon
Leaf - Supplementing a high-fat diet with powdered leaves taken
from Native American persimmon trees can inhibit weight
gain and lower both food intake and plasma lipid levels,
research shows. Scientists believe that the rich fiber and
phenolic content of persimmon leaves, which are commonly
used to make tea in India, increases the amount of lipids
removed from the body as feces. "Since the persimmon leaves
have beneficial effects on hemostatsis,
constipation, hypertension, apoplexy, and atherosclerosis,
they have been broadly applied in food and medicine," says J
Lee, from the Ottogi Research Center in Kyonngi-do, The
Republic of Korea and colleagues.
Eating persimmon leaves inhibits weight gain and lowers
lipid levels
 To investigate if the leaves also improved metabolism and
lipid levels, the team fed three groups of rats either a
normal control, high-fat, or high-fat with powdered whole
persimmon leaf diet, for 6 weeks. Eating the high-fat diet
without persimmon leaves increased the rats' body weight by
an average 114% in comparison with those fed the normal
control diet. However, rats eating the persimmon leaf
supplemented high-fat diet had a final body weight similar
to that of the normal control group after 6 weeks.
"Thus indicating that persimmon leaf supplementation
suppressed the excess body weight gain that could be induced
by high-fat feeding," say the authors in the journal Food
and Chemical Toxicology. They added that these rats gained
less weight because persimmon leaf consumption suppressed
their food intake, perhaps via the hormone leptin, levels of
which were higher in the leaf-supplemented group than the
high-fat only group.
Eating persimmon leaves with a high-fat diet also created
a less atherogenic lipid profile by lowering plasma total
cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, while
increasing the ratio of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
to total cholesterol. Finally, the researchers say the fact
that rats eating persimmon leaves had a higher daily fecal
weight than the high-fat only group, shows that the
"combined effect of high-fiber and high-phenolic content in
persimmon leaf itself could enhance the fecal excretion of
neutral and acidic sterol." They conclude: "Efficacy tests
of lipid-lowering action of persimmon leaf suggest that this
whole persimmon leaf food would be beneficial for regulation
of lipid metabolism or prevention of hyperlipidemia in an
experimental animal model."
The tannins and flavonoids in Persimmon leaves have
anti-hypertensive, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic
properties. The leaf also acts as a mild laxative. It is
used for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Persimmon leaf
extract containing astragalin, when taken orally, acts as a
natural antihistamine which helps to reduce allergic
reactions. It relieves the symptoms of dermatitis, reducing
inflammation and thickening of the skin. Persimmon leaves
also alleviate itching. The astringent raw Persimmon fruit
is used to treat constipation, gastro-intestinal irritation,
dysentery, chronic diarrhea, ulceration of the bowel and
stomach, catarrh of the rectum and colon, hemorrhoids, and
to stop bleeding.
Persimmon
leaves are a good source of important dietary antioxidants,
such as vitamin A & C and flavonoids. It has been widely
used as a tea in oriental countries. In particular, several
tannins and flavonoids isolated from persimmon leaf were
recently found to have antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic
and antimutagenic actions. It is highly possible, therefore,
that persimmon leaves may be developed into potential
sources of natural antioxidants and therapeutic drugs.
Persimmon
leaf is anti-allergic and anti-pruritic in
composition; in other words, an allergy or itching
preventive food. Furthermore, research has proven the
therapeutic effect of persimmon leaf extract on those
suffering from dermatitis. The preventive effect of persimmon leaf
extract on the dermatitis was dose-dependent and a
continuous intake of persimmon leaf extract significantly
decreased its onset and development. There were no
significant adverse reactions observed. As well, studies
have shown that supplementation of persimmon leaf improves
lipid profiles and suppresses body weight gain in animals
that were fed high-fat diets. It is also used topically in
some beauty products to help to clarify the skin and
eliminate dull and dark areas.
Persimmon has
been cultivated in Japan for at least 1,000 years, where it
is considered the national fruit. So it only seems natural
that Japanese researchers discovered that the main flavonoid
in persimmon—astragalin—inhibits the release of histamine in
mice suffering from atopic dermatitis. When
the mice were given persimmon extract, they exhibited fewer
behavioral symptoms, such as scratching and biting their
skin. There was also a reduction of serum IgE, the
antibodies produced in response to an allergen. Additionally,
tissue samples showed there was less inflammation and thickening
of the skin.
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British Journal of Dermatology- "Oral administration of
persimmon leaf extract ameliorates skin symptoms"
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Persimmon leaf extract and astragalin inhibit
development of dermatitis"
Lipids Online: Eating persimmon leaves inhibits
weight gain and lowers lipid levels
 Malva
Leaf (Chinese Mallow) -
Often made into a tea to soothe the membranes of the
digestive system. Malva Leaf is mildly astringent and
diuretic and used to treat gastroenteritis, stomachache
and conditions of the spleen. The Chinese use Malva Leaf as
an expectorant and as a gargle for sore throat. Malva Leaf
is also thought to be a mild laxative. The seeds are used in
Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet
and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used
in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of
fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea.
The word "malva" is derived from malakos, which in Greek means
"soothing"; not surprisingly, malva tea is often given as a
gargle to reduce throat inflammations. Drinking the tea also
helps calm stomach and intestinal irritation. Warm compresses
can draw toxins from pimples, abscesses and other skin
inflammation while cool tea compresses can help to relive
superficial burns. The leaves of Malva sylvestris, otherwise
known as blue mallow, are rich in mucilage. The mucilage of M.
sylvestris is made up of high molecular weight acidic
polysaccharides (Classen B, et al., Planta Med 64(7): 640-44
(1988)). The leaf tea is traditionally believed to be useful as
an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, humectant, expectorant, and
laxative. It has also been used internally for soothing sore
throats, laryngitis, tonsillitis, coughs, dryness of the lungs,
and digestive upsets. Mallow is also used as a poultice for
healing wounds and skin inflammations. In traditional medicine,
mallow leaf tea is also used against abnormal growths of the
stomach and to alleviate urinary infections (Bisset NG (ed).
Malvae folium--Mallow leaf. In Herbal Drugs and Phyto-pharmaceuticals
(1994, CRC Press, Stuttgart, pp 313-316).
 The
Malva or Chinese Mallow plant (Malva verticillata) is a member
of the Malvaceae family which also includes the Marsh Mallow and
the Hibiscus. The leaves have a mild pleasant flavor. Malva has
been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years, and is now
cultivated in some countries of Europe as a tasty salad green.
Malva seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. In
traditional medicine, the Malva leaf was often made into a tea
to sooth the membranes of the digestive system. It is a
demulcent (the mucilage soothes and softens irritated tissues,
especially the mucus membranes), mild diuretic, emollient
(softens the skin), and a mild laxative (a gentle stimulant of
the bowels). Malva Leaf teas are used in the treatment of renal
disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst, and
diarrhea. Malva Leaf has been used to treat stomach ache,
gastroenteritis, irritable bowel, and conditions of the spleen.
The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and as a demulcent
gargle to soothe a sore throat. It can also soothe a bronchial
irritation in persons with bronchitis or emphysema. (Beware of
Chinese Mallow teas which also contain Senna or Cassia
angustifolia. which are strong laxatives and can create
dependency. Holy Tea does NOT contain Senna.
The seed contains
mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. It is demulcent,
(soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus
membranes) diuretic, emollient, (softens the skin) galactogogue
(increases milk flow in nursing mothers), and gentle stimulation
of the bowels. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where
they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a
healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal
disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and
diarrhea. The weedy Malva Leaf has been used interchangeably for
food, tea and medicine for thousands of years. The Aztec's used
Malva Leaves for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Gastroenteritis,
Pleuresia (Inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs),
Leucorrea or White Discharge, Inflammation of the Cervix,
Inflamed Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Rectiti, Intestinal Infections,
Cutaneous Diseases and to Soften Tumors and Abscess.
Holy
Thistle - Other names are
marythisle, St. Mary's thistle, Marian Thistle, Milk Thistle. Milk thistle
seeds contain a bioflavonoid complex known as silymarin. This
constituent is responsible for the medical benefits of the
plant. Silymarin is made up of three parts: silibinin,
silidianin, and silicristin. Silibinin is the most active and is
largely responsible for the benefits attributed to silymarin. Pliny, a
first century A.D. Roman naturalist, stated that Milk Thistle
was "excellent for carrying off bile". In other words, it
restores impaired liver functions. Remedies for Gallstones,
Liver support,
Psoriasis.
Milk thistle is
believed to protect the cells of the liver by blocking the
entrance of harmful toxins and helping to remove these toxins
from the liver cells. As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is
a powerful antioxidant. Milk thistle also regenerates injured
liver cells.
The leaves of
milk thistle provide a bitter tonic. The seeds are cholagogue.
Leaves are used for common stomach problems like lack of
appetite and dyspepsia. The seeds are used for liver,
gallbladder, and spleen problems, and for jaundice and gallstone
colic.
A recent study
found that milk thistle may offer some protection against the
toxic side effects of the common painkiller acetaminophen.
Silymarin stimulate liver and
gallbladder activity. Hence, it may have a mild, transient
laxative effect in some individuals.
Medicinally for over 2000 years, most
commonly for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders.
Holy thistle products are popular in Europe and the United
States for various types of liver disease. Holy thistle is
believed to have great power in the purification and circulation
of the blood. Used for stomach and digestive problems, gas in the
intestines, constipation, and liver troubles. It is very
effective for dropsy, strengthens the heart, and is good for the
liver, lungs, and kidneys.
 Marshmallow
Root/Leaf - The Marsh
Mallow or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) was used by the
ancient Greeks to remedy bruises and bleeding, and as a mild
laxative. It was used in medieval Europe for indigestion and
diarrhea. The Marsh Mallow root or leaf was traditionally
used to soothe and support the intestines. It is rich in
calcium, zinc, iron, sodium, iodine, vitamin B complex, and pantothenic acid. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marsh
Mallow and Malva Leaf (of the same family), are often
helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated
throats.
Mallow has expectorant and
demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical
use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases
of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow
root and, to a lesser extent, Marsh Mallow leaf both contain
significant percentages of mucilage, a natural gummy substance
that does not dissolve in water. Like other mucilage-containing
substances, Marsh Mallow swells up and becomes slick when it is
exposed to fluids.
 The
resulting slippery material coats the linings of the mouth,
throat, and stomach to relieve irritation and control
coughing associated with respiratory conditions such as
smoker's cough. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marshmallow,
are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and
irritated throats. Mallow has expectorant and demulcent
properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as
a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of
irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow
may also have mild anti-infective, immune-boosting, and
diuretic properties. In the British Herbal Compendium the
use of Marsh Mallow is listed for gastroenteritis, peptic
and duodenal ulcers, colitis, and enteritis. Topically,
Marsh Mallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin,
and as a remedy for cuts, wounds, abscesses, boils, burns,
and varicose veins. The edible leaves are used as salad
greens in France.
It is an
old-time remedy for bladder infection, digestive upsets,
fluid retention, intestinal disorders, kidney problems,
sinusitis and sore throat. Marshmallow is a natural source
of beta-carotene, amino acids [amino acids are the "building
blocks" of protein], minerals and vitamins and is often used
as a filler in the compounding of pills. Primary chemical
constituents in Marshmallow include substantial mucilage,
polysaccharides, flavonoids (quercetin),
kaempferol, asparagine, tannins, lecithin and pectin. The
great demulcent and emollient properties of Marshmallow make it
useful in cases of inflammation and irritation of the alimentary
canal and of the urinary and respiratory organs. Recently,
Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety
of upper respiratory problems. Marshmallow also contains
large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, zinc and significant
amounts of iron, sodium, iodine and B-complex vitamins.
Like slippery elm, Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a
calming effect on the body. Topically, marshmallow is used to
soothe and soften irritated skin. It also sooths irritation and
inflammation caused by bronchitis, urinary tract infections,
colitis and other problems such as constipation.
 Blessed
Thistle - is considered by many contemporary
herbalists and in traditional folk use as a tonic,
astringent, diaphoretic (increases perspiration), emetic
(induces vomiting), and stimulant. Both the blessed thistle
and milk thistles are recommended as a liver tonic,
particularly when the liver disease is brought on by
alcoholism. It has been used in treatment of jaundice and
hepatitis.
A tea from the leaves, taken warm, will increase
perspiration, reduce congestion, and help to bring down
fever. A mild infusion is astringent and may relieve
diarrhea, but a very strong infusion is emetic and may cause
nausea and vomiting.
Blessed thistle is considered to be one of the best herbs
to stimulate the flow of milk in lactating women (lactating
women should always consult their physicians before taking
this herb), and its emmenagogue action (promotes menstrual
discharge) helps to regulate female hormone balance and
relieve menstrual pain. Blessed thistle has also been used
to treat the vaginal discharge known as leucorrhea.
The herb is used in the commercial manufacture of herbal
bitters, and is considered a general tonic and digestive.
Its bitter properties increase the flow of bile and other
gastric secretions. The herb may stimulate appetite and
relieve flatulence. Blessed thistle is said to relieve
melancholy and lethargy, and was traditionally fed to
mentally ill persons. It acts to increase blood circulation
and aids memory. Applied externally in poultice form,
blessed thistle is a good treatment for shingles, wounds,
and ulcers. The plant has antimicrobial properties. The
essential oil has been shown to have antibiotic action
against infections, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and
S. faecalis. Blessed thistle has a history in folk use for
the treatment of heart ailments, cancers, and as a
contraceptive, but these, and other traditional uses, have
not been confirmed by research.
Historically, blessed thistle has been recommended as a
treatment for stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and
gas. Some individuals employ this herbs, as they would its
cousin milk thistle, as a remedy for gallbladder and liver
disorders. However, there is only limited clinical evidence
to support it use medicinally. Notwithstanding, many
individuals report that blessed thistle is an effective
medicinal healing herb. A few studies show that blessed
thistle may be useful as an anti-inflammatory.
Holy
Thistle supports the liver in the release of toxins. Used
medicinally for over 2000 years, most commonly for the
treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. Holy thistle
products are popular in Europe and the United States for
various types of liver disease. Holy thistle is believed to
have great power in the purification and circulation of the
blood. It is such a good blood purifier that drinking a cup
of thistle tea twice a day will help ease chronic headaches.
Holy Thistle is used for stomach and digestive problems, gas
in the intestines, constipation, and liver troubles. It is
very effective for dropsy, strengthens the heart, and is
good for the liver, lungs, and kidneys. It is claimed that
the warm tea given to mothers will produce a good supply of
milk. It is also said to be good for girls entering
womanhood as a good tonic.
The related milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is commonly
used as a blood and liver purifier. Blessed thistle,
likewise, is considered to have a beneficial effect on the
blood which, in turn, enriches the milk. It has sometimes
been stated that the herb was first cultivated by Gerard in
1597, but as this book was published twenty years previously
it would appear to have been in cultivation much earlier,
and in fact it is described and its virtues enumerated in
the Herbal of Turner in 1568.
Medicinal Action and Uses---Tonic, stimulant,
diaphoretic, emetic and emmenagogue. In large doses, Blessed
Thistle acts as a strong emetic, producing vomiting with
little pain and inconvenience. Cold infusions in smaller
draughts are valuable in weak and debilitated conditions of
the stomach, and as a tonic, creating appetite and
preventing sickness. The warm infusion - 1 OZ. of the dried
herb to a pint of boiling water - in doses of a
wineglassful, forms in intermittent fevers one of the most
useful diaphoretics to which employment can be given. The
plant was at one time supposed to possess very great virtues
against fevers of all kinds.
It is said to have great power in the purification and
circulation of the blood, and on this account strengthens
the brain and the memory. The leaves, dried and powdered,
are good for worms. It is chiefly used now for nursing
mothers the warm infusion scarcely ever failing to procure a
proper supply of milk. It is considered one of the best
medicines which can be used for the purpose.
It is said to have obtained its name from its high
reputation as a heal-all, being supposed even to cure the
plague. It is mentioned in all the treatises on the Plague,
and especially by Thomas Brasbridge, who in 1578 published
his Poore Man's Jewell, that is to say, a Treatise of the
Pestilence, unto which is annexed a declaration of the
vertues of the Hearbes Carduus Benedictus and Angelica.
Shakespeare in Much Ado about Nothing, says: 'Get you some
of this distilled Carduus Benedictus and lay it to your
heart; it is the only thing for a qualm.... I mean plain
Holy Thistle.' The 'distilled' leaves, it says 'helpeth the
hart,' 'expelleth all poyson taken in at the mouth and other
corruption that doth hurt and annoye the hart,' and 'the
juice of it is outwardly applied to the bodie' ('lay it to
your heart,' Sh.), 'therefore I counsell all that have
Gardens to nourish it, that they may have it always to their
own use, and the use of their neighbours that lacke it.'
Turner (1568) says: 'It is very good for the headache
and the megram, for the use of the juice or powder of the
leaves, preserveth and keepeth a man from the headache, and
healeth it being present. It is good for any ache in the
body and strengtheneth the members of the whole body, and
fasteneth loose sinews and weak. It is also good for the
dropsy. It helpeth the memory and amendeth thick hearing.
The leaves provoke sweat. There is nothing better for the
canker and old rotten and festering sores than the leaves,
juice, broth, powder and water of Carduus benedictus.'
Topically, a poultice of blessed thistle is used to
soothe skin irritated by burns, scrapes, shaving, sunburn,
and other relatively minor injuries. A poultice is usually a
soft cloth that has been soaked in a medication, possibly
heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin
surface.
Precautions: There are no
reported incidents of thistle toxicity. However, as with
most medicinal herbs, they should not be taken during
pregnancy. Children under two years should not be given the
herb. Lactating women should consult with a qualified
herbalist before using the herb
Side effects and Interactions: None reported.
Do not confuse blessed thistle with its cousin, milk
thistle, they are two entirely different
plants, despite the fact that they share a common name (holy
thistle), and both are known for supporting the liver.
Blessed thistle and its close cousin, milk thistle, are both
excellent tonics for the liver and digestion. Both are know
to repair damaged liver cells. A distinctive bitter, blessed
thistle can be used as a digestive aid before meals. It is
diuretic and induces sweating. Used as a poultice or
compress, the plant has a reputation for curing chilblains. Mabey, Richard,40 The herb is often used in combination
with other estrogenic herbs to treat menstrual difficulties.
One of the main uses in traditional herbal medicine is of a galactaloge, an herb that stimulates mother's milk.
Supporting
Literature:
- Bradley PR
(ed). British Herbal Compendium, vol 1. Bournemouth,
Dorset, UK: British Herbal Medicine Association, 1992,
126-127.
- Foster S. 101
Medicinal Herbs. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998,
32-33.
- Lust JB. The
Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books, 1974, 343.
- National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM):
A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services dedicated to research.
Natural Standard:
An organization that produces scientifically based
reviews of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
topics.
HEALTHY RECIPES:
Eat Tea - After all beverage is consumed, dry tea bags and add contents
to recipes. Here are a few EASY and FAST recipes to try:
Taco Soup
1/2 lb lean ground round - Brown, drain, rinse
1 can – 10 oz original Rotel tomatoes
1 can Ranch Style beans
1 can Ranch Style black beans or 1 can regular black beans
1 can - 11 oz white shoepeg corn + 3 cans water
1 pkg dry taco seasoning
1 pkg dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
2 used Holy Tea bags – cut open and mix contents w/soup!
Mix all ingredients and simmer 15 minutes. Yummy!! Makes 12 cups.
Serve with fat free saltine crackers.
Spaghetti Sauce
(Serve with favorite pasta)
1 lb lean ground round – Brown, drain, rinse
1 can – 26 oz Hunt’s Garlic & Herb sauce
1 pkg McCormick Thick & Zesty sauce mix seasoning
½ cup water
1 used Holy Tea bag – cut open and mix contents w/sauce
Chili (Fast)
2 lbs lean ground round – Brown, drain, rinse
2 cans – 8 oz tomato sauce
2 ½ cups water
1 pkg Chili mix
2 used Holy Tea bags – cut open and mix contents w/chili!
Serve with fat free saltine crackers.
Free Soup
(Weight
Watchers – No Points!)
1 (46 ounce) can V-8 juice (Hot and Spicy or regular)
23 ounces water
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and chile peppers
1 cup celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans
1 jar mushrooms (optional)
4 to 6 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley
2 packages beef bouillon
1 package ranch dressing mix
4 used Holy Tea bags – cut open and mix contents w/soup!
Mix all ingredients together. Cook until vegetables are tender. Serve.
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