Chickweed Dried Leaves & Stems

Latin Name : Stellaria Media

Origin Country: Bulgaria

Chickweed (Stellaria media) is an annual plant native to Europe that has become naturalized in North America, where it is mostly considered a weed. However, to herbalists and practitioners of alternative medicine, chickweed is a potent and long-standing folk remedy believed to offer significant health benefits.

Benefits

• Common chickweed has long been used in folkloric medicine as tonic to cleanse the kidney and liver. Chickweed can be eaten raw mixed with salad or prepared and taken as tea.
• Among the many claimed health benefits from chickweed is its ability to heal skin wounds. It is used as a poultice to treat boils, cuts, burns, abscesses and ulcers. Chickweed is also used to treat itchiness associated with eczema and psoriasis.
• Another health benefit from Chickweed is it ability to act against inflammation and pain. It is used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual pain.
• Chickweed is also used to treat constipation, upset stomach and to promote digestion.
• Chickweed is also used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems such as couch and colds. It is believed that the vitamin C in Chickweed can help boost body resistance and can even be used to treat scurvy.

Hot Brewing Infused Herbal Tea

• • Place one tablespoon of dried herbs into a teapot for each cup of tea you intend to brew.
  • Cover with boiling water.
  • Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer)
  • Let steep for 10-15 minutes or overnight.
  • Strain the leaves and enjoy the tea plain or with honey for sweetness.

Side effects

• Chickweed is considered safe if it is properly administered in optimum therapeutic dosages.
• In any case you should consult with your health doctor before using this herb particularly if you are taking any medications or having health problems.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and it is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.