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Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) and Lactation support: evidence and sources

Preliminary evidence

Galactagogue to support breast-milk supply (traditional; no valid clinical-trial evidence)

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Blessed Thistle

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) · 2021

Traditional / referenceBlessed ThistleHoly thistleSpotted thistleSt Benedict's thistleCnicus benedictus

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Blessed Thistle Uses, Benefits & Dosage

Drugs.com · n.d.

Traditional / referenceBlessed ThistleHoly thistleSpotted thistleSt Benedict's thistleCnicus benedictus

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2 sources supporting Blessed Thistle for Lactation support. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.