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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Chickweed
Stellaria media		 Anti-inflammatory, depurative, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, mucilage. Single product April 1997
Replaces:
April 1996
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Common Names:
Chickweed, Starweed, Winterweed.

Parts Used:
Whole plant.

Recognized Uses:
Historically, the whole plant has been used as a discutient that dissolves fats and tumors. In extract, Chickweed has been used as a emollient to relieve pain and relax muscles and tendons. Internally, it is also used in cases of respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, hoarseness and cough), uro-genital ailments and constipation.1 Chickweed is much prized by the American Indians for swellings of all kinds such as boils, blood poisoning, cancer-swollen testes, ulcerated throat and mouth and for congestion of the liver. Externally, Chickweed has been used to treat hemorrhoids, rheumatic pains and skin diseases (eczema, ulcers, and psoriasis).2

Contraindications:
Avoid ingesting in large amounts.

Adverse reactions:
None.

Dosage:
20 to 60 drops three times per day mixed in hot water or under the tongue. Externally, apply locally with a sterilize gauze.

References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. James A. Duke, CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts, 1990.





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1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.94
2 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products, 1992.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.