Scotch thistle
Scientific names: Onopordum acanthium
Family: Asteraceae
Alternate names: Acanthe Sauvage, Alcachofa Borriquera, Ansarina, Cardo Borriquero, Chardon aux Ânes, Chardon d'Écosse, Chardon à Feuilles d'Acanthe, Herbe aux Ânes, Onoporde Acanthe, Onopordon Fausse-Acanthe, Toba, Woolly Thistle
Background
Scotch thistle is a plant. It is used as medicine.
People use Scotch thistle for cancer, ulcers, fever, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Be careful not to confuse Scotch thistle with similar sounding natural medicines such as milk thistle or Scotch broom.
People use Scotch thistle for cancer, ulcers, fever, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Be careful not to confuse Scotch thistle with similar sounding natural medicines such as milk thistle or Scotch broom.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Scotch thistle is safe or what the side effects might be.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Scotch thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking Scotch thistle.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Scotch thistle is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Scotch thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking Scotch thistle.
Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Stimulating the heart.
- Cancer.
- Fever.
- Ulcers.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of Scotch thistle depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Scotch thistle. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Scotch Thistle interacts with any medicines. Before taking Scotch Thistle, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Some chemicals in scotch thistle might kill bacteria or reduce swelling (inflammation).
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