The taste of thistle is similar to sorrel and spinach, something in between these plants, sour, but more fleshy.
Young leaves, shoots, unopened flowers and thistle roots are used for food.
The leaves are used to make salads, dressings for porridge or soup, fillings for stuffing.
Tomato juice contains more than 30 different nutrients, including vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and manganese. The drink is recommended for people with cardiovascular diseases and anemia. It normalizes kidney function, helps to get rid of toxins, and removes "bad" cholesterol.