Canada Thistle

Name: Canada Thistle
Scientific name: Cirsium arvense
Possible uses: leaf tea 'tonic,' diuretic
Part of plant used: leaves, root, tuberculosis, skin eruption, skin ulcers, poison ivy rash, dysentery, diarrhea, bowel tonic, dewormer

Sources
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs

Articles
Credible Sources

• Oregon State University
• Virginia Tech

Not so credible sources

• Wildflowers and Weeds
• Commonsense Home