Blessed Thistle is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a digestive tonic to aid digestion and promote appetite, as a carminative to relieve dyspepsia. Blessed Thistle is also known as an expectorant to help clear airways congested by excess mucus. Another popular use is as a galactogen to promote lactation.UseRECOMMENDED USES Used in herbal medicine as a digestive tonic and bitters to increase appetite and aid digestion;Used in herbal medicine as an expectorant to relieve cold symptoms such as excess catarrh and to relieve dyspepsia.RECOMMENDED DOSEAdult (oral): 1 capsule, two to three times daily.CompositionMEDICINAL INGREDIENTS320 mg Benit thistle (Cnicus benedictus (Asteraceae) (dry head)NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTSGelatinRisk InformationConsult a healthcare professional before use if you are breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen.Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist.CONTRAINDICATIONSDo not use if you are allergic to the Asteraceae / Compound family (daisies).Do not use if you are pregnant.KNOWN SIDE EFFECTSHypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.LicenseThis product is approved by Health Canada and its License Number is 80031595.