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Chickweed

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Stellaria media

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Chickweed is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRating

    Chickweed is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Discutient RatingRating

    Chickweed is a discutient; shrinks, reduces or eliminates tumors. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Chickweed is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 6 teaspoon (30 g) of chickweed daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples; accelerates healing. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Chickweed is an anti-inflammatory; it is a demulcent; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Chickweed accelerates healing; it has a soothing action; alleviates symptoms. Apply chickweed containig topical preparation on affected area many times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Poison oak & poison ivy dermatitis RatingRating

    Chickweed accelerates healing; it has a soothing action; alleviates symptoms. Apply chickweed containig topical preparation on affected area many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Chickweed is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Ophthalmic RatingRating

    Chickweed is an ophthalmic; helps to treat eye problems. Use chickweed containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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