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This page contains information on the chickweed tree and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems such as skin disease and disorders, as well as rheumatism.
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Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you. For more information on our range of products, please click here.
Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Caryophyllaceae |
Genus and specie |
Stellaria media |
It is also known as chickweed and starweed.
It is a spreading annual with a slender tap-root with diffuse brittle branches and ovate leaves with small white star-shaped flowers.
Whole above-ground plant is used.
It is cooling and soothing herb that relieves itching, promotes healing and has anti-rheumatic properties.
It contains triterpene saponins, hentiacontanol, coumarins, mucilage, phytosterols, tocopherols, gamma-linoleic acid, minerals, flavonoids (mainly apigenin C-glycosides and rutin), organic acids (carboxylic acids) and vitamin C.
- Internal use
- Internally, chickweed is used for rheumatism as well as chest infections. In homeopathy it is used against joint inflammation as well as rheumatism.
- When liquidized it is included with other herbs and vegetables as a tonic juice.
- It is also used in salads and cooked as a vegetable.
- External use
- It is a superb herb to use for pruritus and itchy skin as well as eczema, acne, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, psoriasis, inflammation, ulcers, vaginitis, urticaria, boils, abscesses, allergies and other skin problems.
- The vulnerary properties of the herb are also most useful in treating wounds. It also has cell-proliferating properties, useful in speeding-up the healing process.
- Although the anti-itching and healing effect of this herb is sometimes attributed to the saponins contained, the actual mechanism is unknown but can possibly be a corticomimetic activity.
- Although this herb is not often used, its excellent healing action makes it a must in any healing cream.
- Use of essential oil
Excess consumption of this herb can cause vomiting and diarrhea and the internal use of this herb is contraindicated during pregnancy.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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