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Chickweed

Chickweed's original name was given because this ubiquitous plant's seeds were used for birdseed. Chickweed was an original native of Europe and is now a global weed, blooming everywhere as early as March and continues to flower through the summer. Stellaria, the Latin name, comes from the star like shape of its exquisite star like white flowers. The small green Chickweed plant is a small low growing small leafed woody plant whose flowers open on sunny days but in cloudy or rainy weather the petals of the white flower will close as if it has gone to sleep.

Chickweed Historical Use

Chickweed has been used as a medicinal herb for many centuries in folk a substance used in managing discofort with its uses ranging from Enhanceing Problem due to narrowing of air passage conditions and digestive problems to skin problems. Some say it will favorably effect any illness and chickweed can surprise the user who took it for one Subjective feeling and then noting an improvement in another.

Chickweed Remedy For

Eczema-
Itchy skin-
Insect stings and bites-
Sprains
Rashes-

Children's constipation

Many skin conditions will respond favorably to the external application of
chickweed. Dipping a clean cotton cloth into a strong tea of chickweed and applying to the affected area can bring relief to skin sorenesss and
sprains. Additionally taking the herb internally will provide more benefit for the skin. Chickweed is said to support the urinary and glandular system and is said to cleanse the blood and kidneys. Chickweed has long been used as a vegetable and its fresh tops are delicious boiled or it can be used as greens for a salad. For sprains and insect stings and bites external application is said to bring relief.

Chickweed Active Constituents

Active ingredients are largely unknown, what we do know is that chickweed has high amounts of vitamins and flavanoid factors. Chickweed contains Vitamins A, C, and B as well as being high in calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc

Chickweed Typical Dosage

Chickweed can be taken as tablets and capsules of approximately 375mg. Most commonly taken 2 to 3 times daily. Externally a salve can be made from the fresh herb using a strong extract and mixing with olive oil and Beeswax or a warm compress can be made form the tea for direct Application.

Chickweed Side Effects

Chickweed is a mild very safe herb with many nutritious components and no side effects have been reported even when taking large amounts.