St. Benedict's thistle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007953",
  "term": "St. Benedict's thistle",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. St. Benedict's thistle may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The scientific name is Cnicus benedictus. Also called blessed thistle, cardin, holy thistle, and spotted thistle.",
  "synonyms": [
    "blessed thistle",
    "cardin",
    "holy thistle",
    "spotted thistle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/st-benedict-s-thistle/"
}