What is chickweed tea?

Chickweed, known as the Latin name Stellaria Media or Stellaria Puber, is also called common chickweeds, star chickweed and chickweed ears. The plant grows about 16 inches (40 cm) tall and has oval leaves and white star -shaped flowers. This herb grows wild in mild zones around the world and is often considered an unpleasant weed in the garden. However, the plant produces thousands of seeds that can be used to feed chickens, and leaf and flower tea is said to be heal, both in the tiles and internally as a tonic. The plant is a powerhouse of nutrition that contains ingredients such as ascorbic acid, vitamins A and C, saponins, magnesium, flavonoids, niacin, potassium, riboflavin, kumarin, routin, selenium, thiamine and zinc. Four cups (1 l) boiling water can be poured into a quarter cup (60 ml) of dried chickweed or half a cup (120 ml) chopped or macerated fresh leaves. Tea should be immersed for five to ten minutes before tension. If it is used as washing of tiles or skin, mel would first be cooled to the room temperature.

externally, it is said that chickweed tea is healing a number of problems. Ointment or washing made of tea is astringent and can be used to treat psoriasis, itching, eczema, hive, acne, poisonous ivy, skin irritation, burning and pimples. It can also stop bleeding and heal wounds and ulcers on the skin, especially ulcers that are poorly recovered.

internally, chickweed tea can treat both respiratory problems and facilitate digestive tract disorders. Tea can effectively treat hoarse, cough, bronchitis, lung disease and chest overload. For many centuries, diuretic and laxative actions of plants have become a popular mixture for weight loss. It is also said that it will cleanse blood, so spring salads and tonics using weeds have long been used to revive people and alleviate spring fatigue. Homeopathic medicine is assumed that chickweed tea treats joint problems and facilitates arthritisu.

Many vitamins and healthy ingredients in chickpeas make it a healthy vegetable or tea for regular use. Chickweed tea can be taken in half a cup (120 ml) at once, two to four times a day. However, due to the laxative of the tea, a large amount of tea could cause intestinal problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers or those who have chronic health problems should turn to the doctor before adding any supplements.