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Chickweed - Stellaria Media

CHICKWEED - Cooling, antiseptic herb used to treat inflammations, relieve itching, blisters, boils, and abscesses.
Fresh plant is edible in salads or as a cooked green. You can find chickweed growing in your lawn, garden, or meadows.
 

This is what David Hoffman says in The Complete Illustrated Herbal.

                 Chickweed finds its most common use as an external remedy for cuts,
                 wounds and especially for itching and irritation.  If eczema or
                 psoriasis cause this sort of irritation, Chickweed may be used with
                 benefit.  Internally it has a reputation as a remedy for rheumatism.

                 External Use - To ease itching, a strong infusion of the fresh plant
                 makes a useful addition to bath water.  Chickweed may be made into an
                 ointment or used as a poultice.

This is a healthy stand of Chickweed I allowed to grow in my flower beds next to the carport.

A nice close up of a sprig of Chickweed.
 

Chickweed Salve
2 parts Chickweed
2 parts Plantain
1 part Comfrey Leaf
Olive oil
Beeswax at a ratio of about 1 to 1.5 ounce to every pint of infused oil.

Other chickweed remedies and recipes forthcoming.
 


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