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Blessed Thistle 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Remedys Nutrition

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Blessed Thistle 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Remedys Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, boosting bile flow, general bitter tonic.Based on those ingredients, 36 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Blessed Thistle. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: organic blessed thistle at 1,000 mg per capsule. Blessed thistle is an herb traditionally used to support digestion.

The capsule itself is made from vegan material (an inactive ingredient).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Blessed Thistle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Blessed Thistle's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate blessed thistle for dyspepsia (indigestion). That means the evidence hasn't been established well enough in the studies we track to make a claim about whether it works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Blessed thistle is often well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited. At higher doses—above 5 grams per cup of tea—it can cause stomach irritation and vomiting.

Some people sensitive to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, and related plants in the Asteraceae family may have an allergic reaction if they apply blessed thistle to the skin. The safety data advises against blessed thistle during pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to affect the uterus.

For breastfeeding, blessed thistle is used traditionally to support milk supply, but safety has not been well studied, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Blessed Thistle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 36 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check if you're on any H2-blockers, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—blessed thistle may reduce how well they work. These are Minor interactions, but worth confirming with your pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Blessed thistle may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional digestive support, but the evidence for it isn't strong in our data. If you take acid-reducing medications, check your exact prescriptions before you start.

If you're pregnant, avoid it. If you're breastfeeding or have a ragweed allergy, talk with your pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Blessed Thistle 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Remedys Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 798295049896
Net contents 60 Vcap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 241437
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
798295049896
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Blessed Thistle1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegan Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One capsule daily

Formulation

Made in the U.S.A.

Non-GMO Gluten free No additives No preservatives No dairy No yeast No corn No fillers

Vegan

Quality and potency guaranteed

Digestion Liver Anti Microbial Pharmacist approved

Precautions

Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Adult use only

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Remedys Nutrition Est. 1972 Quality Purity Pride Two month supply

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Formula

Blessed Thistle 1000 mg per capsule 60000 mg per bottle

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Blessed Thistle

Interacts with
36 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Blessed thistle is a bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking,...

Organic Blessed Thistle monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegan Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition Drug Interactions

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36Drugs
36 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blessed Thistle 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Blessed Thistle3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blessed Thistle 1000 mg, from the product label.

Remedys Nutrition

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Name
Remedy's Nutrition
Street Address
99696 Overseas Highway Ste 6
City
Key Largo
State
FL
ZipCode
33037
Web Address
www.remedynutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Blessed Thistle 1000 mg by Remedys Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blessed Thistle 1000 mg has a known interaction with 36 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blessed Thistle 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against blessed thistle during pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to affect the uterus. Talk with your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking blessed thistle?
Blessed thistle is used traditionally to support milk supply, but safety has not been well studied during breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first to decide if it's right for you.
Can I be allergic to this?
Yes. If you're sensitive to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or other plants in the same family, blessed thistle may cause an allergic skin reaction when applied topically.
What dose is safe?
Blessed thistle is often well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited. Doses above 5 grams per cup of tea can cause stomach irritation and vomiting, so stay within recommended amounts.

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Sources & How We Checked

Blessed Thistle 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Blessed Thistle 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Blessed Thistle monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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