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Home -> Shop By Store -> ChickweedChickweedBotanical name:Stellaria media Other Names: Mouse-ear, Satinflower, Starweed, Starwort, Stellaria media, White Bird’s Eye, Winterweed Chickweed: Chickweed's original name was given because this ubiquitous plant's seeds were used for birdseed. Chickweed was an original native of Europe and is now a Stand weed, blooming everywhere as early as March and continues to flower through the summer. Stellaria, the Latin name, comes from the star like shape of its exquisite star like white flowers. The small green Chickweed plant is a small low growing small leafed woody plant whose flowers open on sunny days but in cloudy or rainy weather the petals of the white flower will close as if it has gone to sleep. Parts used and where grown: The small, green chickweed plant originated in Europe, but now grows across the United States. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used medicinally. Historical or traditional use: Chickweed was reportedly used at times for food.1 It enjoys a reputation in folk medicine for treating a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from asthma and indigestion to skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. It is sometimes used to alleviate itching secondary to insect bites. Chickweed is useful: Although chickweed was formerly taken orally to treat several types of conditions, no evidence currently supports its effectiveness in any condition. It may, however, provide a soothing effect when applied to skin conditions due to a mild astringent effect. An astringent shrinks and tightens the top layers of skin or mucous membranes, thereby reducing secretions, relieving irritation, and improving tissue firmness. Chickweed may be made into an ointment or a soft cloth may be soaked in a solution made from fresh chickweed leaves and applied topically to relieve bruising and to treat cuts and scrapes. A solution made from fresh or dried chickweed leaves may help to relieve itching when it is added to bathwater. Chickweed is remedy for:
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