Nerve regeneration is a critical process in the healing of nerve injuries. Researchers from the University of Cologne have discovered that Cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle, significantly accelerates axon growth. This finding was published in the journal Phytomedicine, and the researchers demonstrated axon regeneration in animal models and human cells taken from retinae donated by patients.
Cnicin has a crucial advantage over other compounds: it can be introduced into the bloodstream orally (by mouth). This means that it does not have to be given by injection, making it a more accessible and convenient treatment option.