Western Herbalism
Chickweed
Stellaria media
Also known as Common chickweed, Star chickweed.
Chickweed acts primarily as: Demulcent, Refrigerant, Vulnerary, Diuretic, Expectorant. Secondary actions include Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Carminative.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Dry cough
- Gout
- Mastitis
- Constipation
- Eye inflammation
- Urticaria
- Bronchitis
- Itching skin rashes
- Asthma
- Varicose veins
- Rheumatic pain
- Obesity
- Abdominal bloating
- Psoriasis
- Ulcers
- Gas
- Eczema
- Wounds
- Hoarseness
- Fever
- Cough with phlegm
- Sore throat
- Indigestion
- Abdominal distension
- Bleeding
- Bloating
- Colic
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Digestive discomfort
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | Tincture (1:5) 5-15 mL/day | 5-15 mL |
| Dried herb tea | Dried herb tea 3-9 g/day infusion | 3000-9000 mg |
| · Tincture (1:5): 2-10 mL three times daily | 2-10 mL | |
| · Infusion of dried herb: 1-5 g three times daily | 1000-5000 mg | |
| · The standard dose of chitosan is 3-6 g/day, taken with food | 3000-6000 mg | |
| ACCORDING TO CLINICAL STUDIES · Weight loss: 3.0-4.5 g taken daily in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals | 3000-4500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Chickweed acts primarily as: Demulcent, Refrigerant, Vulnerary, Diuretic, Expectorant. Secondary actions include Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Carminative.
indications. Chickweed is traditionally indicated for: Dry cough, Gout, Mastitis, Constipation, Eye inflammation, Urticaria, Bronchitis, Itching skin rashes, Asthma, Varicose veins, Rheumatic pain, Obesity, Abdominal bloating, Psoriasis, Ulcers, and 26 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Chickweed: Tincture (1:5) 5-15 mL/day; Dried herb tea 3-9 g/day infusion; Fresh poultice topical for skin; Succus (fresh juice) topical or internal; Infused oil or salve topical ;
safety-cautions. Chickweed - Contraindications: Avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy, Possible allergy or irritation from saponins | Side effects: Diarrhea, Vomiting (excess doses), Possible contact dermatitis | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
In formulas
Chickweed stands in 4 documented formulas in the library, among them ging gu san.
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