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Onopordum acanthium
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Majestic silvery thistle; national symbol of Scotland; used in European folk medicine for cancer and fever.
Majestic silvery thistle; national symbol of Scotland; used in European folk medicine for cancer and fever. Key active compounds include onopordine, acanthoidin, flavonoids.
onopordine, along with acanthoidin and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Onopordum acanthium. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Hepatoprotective
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant
Cancer historically
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Liver
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive disorders
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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