Cnicus benedictus (Holy thistle)

  • Rowan McOnegal
  • Digital Images
  • Online

Available online

view Cnicus benedictus (Holy thistle)

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

You can use this work for any purpose, as long as it is not primarily intended for or directed to commercial advantage or monetary compensation. You should also provide attribution to the original work, source and licence. Read more about this licence.

Credit

Cnicus benedictus (Holy thistle). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Description

Close-up of very grey spring leaves and thistle-like flower heads of yellow orange. Used in homeopathy to treat hepatitis, jaundice and arthritis. Has also been used to treat chilblains and shingles. Excessive doses cause vomiting. Gives a bitter tang to spiritous liquors.

Contributors

Subjects

Permanent link