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Chickweed
Family:
Caryophyllaceae |
Latin Name:
Stellaria media |
Description
Fast-growing clump-forming or sprawling annual. Small, soft, oval fleshy leaves, long-stalked and yellowish-green, and tiny white flowers with separate thin petals at any time.
Common Uses
Historically used to treat both internal and external inflammations. It may soothe severe itchiness and is often used to relieve eczema, varicose veins and nettle rash. An infusion of the fresh or dried plant may be added to a bath, where the herb's emollient properties will help reduce inflammation, in rheumatic joints for example, and encourage tissue repair. It may be taken internally to treat chest ailments. In small quantities, it also aids digestion.
History
The Latin name, Stellaria, came from the Swedish botanist Linnaeus, who noted the star-like shape of the delicate white flowers. The flowers open on sunny days, but they may close on rainy or cloudy days.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Alkalizing Formula, Powder, Appetite Formula (CSK), Heart Care Blend™ (formerly Heartwarmer®), Lung & Bronchial Formula, Skin Rash Relief Salve
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