HOLY THISTLE (KARMADIK) IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Holy thistle What is it? Holy Thistle is an herbal medicine used to treat upset stomach with gas, lack of appetite (not feeling hungry), and on the skin for treating infected wounds or ulcers. Other names for Holy Thistle include: Cnicus benedictus, Carduus benedictus, Cnicus, Blessed Thistle, and Carbenia benedicta. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you. Before Using: Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine are breastfeeding have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease