Blessed Thistle (yellow / red) – defending the self against such as harsh situations and unfair judgment, others dumping anger etc. especially others forcing their will onto you, purges negative energy out of the system, wards off psychic pestilence, overcoming bitter feelings and depression, having the gall to stand up to a challenge, acts on the solar plexus and liver / gallbladder level. This herb was used against the plague, hence Blessed Thistle.