[Stellaria media (CYRILL.)]
Chickweed
Warning No known interactions.
—Botanical name— Stellaria media (CYRILL.) A Modern Herbal; Stellaria media Wikipedia.org; (Stellaria media) Indian Spring Herbal Encyclopedia.
—Chinese Botanical name—
—Synonyms— Common Chickweed; Chickenwort; Craches; Maruns; Winterweed; Starweed; Star Chickweed; Alsine media (Linn.); Passerina; (French) Stellaire; (German) Augentrosgräs.
—Description— 17th century herbalist John Gerard recommended it as a remedy for Mange. Modern herbalists prescribe it for Skin Diseases; Bronchitis; Rheumatic pains; Arthritis; Period Pain; Asthma; Burns; Bruises; Congestion; Carbuncle; Carminative; Cuts; Demulcent; Diuretic; External abscess; Expectorant; Heart Strengthener; Indolent Ulcers; Mildly Laxative; Poultice for Inflammation; Tonic; Rheumatism.
Chickweed is similar to soapwort but is safer to use internally.
—Part Used Medicinally—The whole herb.
—Constituents— Ascorbic acid (vitamin C); biotin; choline; inositol; PABA; fatty acids; mucilage; minerals; phosphorus; potash salts; rutin; silicon; sodium; and vitamins B6, B12, and D.
Demulcent and refrigerant.
—Medicinal Action and Uses— Internally, chickweed has a reputation for treating rheumatism, asthma, congestion, and bronchitis. An infusion of the dried herb is efficacious in coughs and hoarseness. A poultice of chickweed can be applied to cuts, burns and bruises. Chickweed main use is external as a poultice or ointment for skin irritation and inflammation as well as for skin ulcers, boils, carbuncles, and abscesses response. It has also been used in weight loss and is an ingredient in some herbal weight loss preparations. #
Chickweed can be crushed and applied to wounds and will take away the heat in any inflammation, swelling or skin problem. If the inflammation is intense crush the leaves, attach them to the heated area, and place a large cabbage leaf or romaine lettuce leaf over this poultice.
For serious constipation, take a decoction of chickweed.
—Nutrient Source— Chickweed can be used as a food like spinach for strengthening your heart. It also brings back vigor and strength to those who are recovering from an illness. Children are given drinks of chickweed to cleanse the system for a fever.
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