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Chickweed aka Starweed:
Parts Used:
Systems Affected:
Properties:
Aerial portion.
Lungs, Stomach.
Chickweed
is a common roadside weed with great value in treating blood toxicity,
fevers, inflammation and other hot diseases. It is mild enough to
be eaten safely as a household herb.
Its most common use is as an oil or salve applied directly to skin rashes, eczema, and psoriasis. For this the whole fresh or dried herb is macerated (softened by steeping) in olive oil for four days. It is then squeezed out through a cloth and is ready for use.
Another traditional use for Chickweed is for weight reduction. Whether this is due to any direct elimination of fat, its filling demulcent (soothing) properties, its mild diuretic and laxative properties or a combination of all three would be difficult to prove.
Dose: Standard infusion using one ounce of the dried or two ounces of the fresh herb, one cup taken three times per day, or as needed.
Chickweed is used externally for: skin irritations, itch and rashes.
Chickweed is used internally for: weight loss, demulcent for sore throat and lungs.
Its most common use is as an oil or salve applied directly to skin rashes, eczema, and psoriasis. For this the whole fresh or dried herb is macerated (softened by steeping) in olive oil for four days. It is then squeezed out through a cloth and is ready for use.
Another traditional use for Chickweed is for weight reduction. Whether this is due to any direct elimination of fat, its filling demulcent (soothing) properties, its mild diuretic and laxative properties or a combination of all three would be difficult to prove.
Dose: Standard infusion using one ounce of the dried or two ounces of the fresh herb, one cup taken three times per day, or as needed.
Chickweed is used externally for: skin irritations, itch and rashes.
Chickweed is used internally for: weight loss, demulcent for sore throat and lungs.
