Blessed Thistle Farm

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)

Relieves pain and anxiety; sedative and antispasmodic in action. Useful in cases of insomnia, neuralgia and asthma. Reduces pain associated with shingles. Lowers blood pressure. Not to be used if prescription antidepressants are being taken.

$10.00

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Promotes digestion. Used for headache, colds and nausea. Can reduce the flow of breast milk.

$10.00

Plantain (Plantago major)

Used for urinary tract infections, dysentery, diarrhea and menstrual complaints. Helps to break up phlegm in the upper respiratory tract, assists with treating chronic bronchitis. Contains mild antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.

$10.00

Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa)

Healing for the lungs—reduces inflammation and supports expectoration (i.e. in cases of bronchitis and pneumonia). Useful for diarrhea. Promotes perspiration in cases of fever. Beneficial for colds.

$10.00

Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)

Controls menstrual irregularities. Said to help prevent miscarriage, morning sickness, and hemorrhaging after childbirth. Tones the uterus for childbirth, thus reducing labor pain. Beneficial in cases of diarrhea. Contains Vitamin E,A and B, iron and calcium, as well as high levels of Vitamin C.

$10.00

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Regarded as beneficial for skin problems such as childhood eczema and psoriasis and for bronchitis and cough. Known as a blood purifier. Historically used in prevention and treatment of tumors and cancers (professional advice should be sought in such cases).

$10.00

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Used for sore throat, fevers. Reputed to strengthen the digestive system and to be beneficial for the liver, kidneys and lungs, to reduce sweating, and to relieve headaches

$10.00

Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)

Considered to be a general tonic and strengthening. Especially indicated for sore throat.

$10.00

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Antispasmodic, sedative, nerve tonic. Used in cases of insomnia, anxiety, stress and neuralgia. Supports withdrawal from alcohol and barbiturates. Relieves pain associated with early stages of multiple sclerosis.

$10.00

St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum)

Reduces pain, sedative. Useful for irritability, anxiety, tension, neuralgia, sciatica and rheumatism. Supports menopause. Treats mild to moderate depression. Avoid excessive sunlight when taking this herb.

$10.00

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

300 times as sweet as sugar. Useful for diabetics. Inhibits the formation of plaque and cavities. May be beneficial in cases of diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, tobacco and alcohol cravings, hypoglycemia, indigestion, yeast infections.

$10.00

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Mild sedative. Relieves gas, indigestion and diarrhea. Used in treatment of asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and cold. Contains antioxidants. Said to prevent nightmares.

$10.00

Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)

Mild sedative. Useful for muscle cramps, spasms, headache, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia and anxiety. Anti-tumor activity reported in lab tests.

$10.00

Violet (Viola odorata)

Considered beneficial for treatment of sore throats, dry coughs, and asthma. Reported to soften cancerous tumors.

$10.00

Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis)

Sedative in action. Tones and balances the nervous system. Reduces anxiety, tension, nervousness, neuralgia and headache. Useful for stomach cramps, colds and flu, rheumatism.

$10.00

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Promotes sweating and thus beneficial in cases of fever and flu. Treats painful menstruation and hypertension, stimulates digestion. Used as a urinary antiseptic.

$10.00

Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)

Used to treat chronic skin disorders, to stimulate liver bile, clear, toxins and reduce enlarged lymph nodes and respiratory infection. Regarded as a tonic and blood purifier. Good for constipation. Not to be taken internally if pregnant.

$10.00

Yucca (Yucca schidigera)

Used for arthritis and diabetes. Thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and to bring relief from pain.

$10.00