This plant is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a digestive tonic and bitter to counter loss of appetite, aid digestion and reduce flatulence, but also for its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Many also believe it to have galactogenic properties.
According to the Ligue La Lèche, many women use blessed thistle for this very purpose. Many of them claim that this plant, used in conjunction with fenugreek, has enabled them to significantly increase their their milk production and extend the breastfeeding period.
Ligue La Lèche is an organization offering families free, comprehensive breastfeeding expertise. It is important to mention that both plants are contraindicated during pregnancy, as they stimulate uterine contractions.
Together, Léo Désilets' Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle formulas are a remarkable help in countering insufficient milk supply throughout the breastfeeding period, and represent a safe way to establish conditions favorable to breastfeeding.
Dosage :
- Adults, 1 capsule 3 times a day.
- Take with a glass of water with each meal.
Precautions :
- Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have allergies to the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.
- Do not use if pregnant.
- Hypersensitivity may occur. If so, discontinue use.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Medicinal ingredient :
Blessed thistle - aerial parts... 320 mg
NPN 80004247
