Benedicte herb is used for loss of appetite and digestive complaints (dyspeptic complaints) such as bloating and flatulence. Like other bitter drugs, the herb stimulates gastric juice secretion, which is beneficial for digestion.
The increase in salivary secretion stimulates appetite. Traditionally, the herb is used quite generally to support digestive function.
Application in folk medicine and homeopathy
Benedicte herb is also known in folk medicine as an appetite stimulant. In addition, it is also used folk medicine as a galletreibendes agent (Cholagogum).
Homeopathically, chronic liver diseases are treated with the fresh, above-ground parts of the Benedicte herb.
Ingredients of Benedicte herb
Benedicte herb contains 0.25 percent bitter substances such as cnicin, 0.3 percent essential oil, lignan lactones and flavonoids.
Benedicte herb: for what indication?
Benedicte herb may help in the following cases:
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Feeling of fullness
- Flatulence
