COMMON NAME
Standardized: chickweed
BOTANICAL NAME
Stellaria media (L.) Vill.
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
OVERVIEW
Chickweed is an English herb easily recognized by its straggling, succulent stems bearing paired leaves and white star shaped flowers. It is said that there is no part of the world where chickweed doesn't grow; it is even found in the North Arctic regions.
PARTS USED
Dried aerial portions.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
Most often used as a tincture or ointment. Can be encapsulated or taken as a tea. For external applications it may be used in salves, infused in oil, or ointments.
PRECAUTIONS
No known precautions.
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