What is chickweed?

Chickweed actually refers to dozens of different types of plants. Most often, when people refer to chickweed, they refer to one kind, stellaria media . This kind of chickweed, which is originally from Europe, but also grows as weeds across the US, is also called star weeds, grass, satin flower and mouse ear. It has been used as a herbal remedy for centuries under many conditions. Most often, chickweed was used in topical form to treat rash, eczema and insect bites. This latter appears to have a certain advantage. Chickweed tends to calm rashes and irritation due to insect bites. Its use in eczema is less proven. In most cases, there are few remedies, traditional or otherwise for the treatment of eczema. Many herbs too. It can be used orally in various products such as capsules, tea or tinctures. It contains nitrates that many consider unhealthy. Most herbalists actually recommend that one do not liveA variety of chickweed preparation, if pregnant or nursing, because this could potentially damage the unborn or nursing child.

There are few scientific evidence that verifies that Chickweed is beneficial in oral form. Furthermore, there are safer herbal preparations, especially for use as expectorants if necessary. Some people consider the benefits of Chickweed, which mainly relate to the bite of insects, especially. It can help reduce swelling, but should not be replaced by treatment if it is allergic to bite of certain insects, like bees.

Care should be used in the application of Chickweed to bite children, especially if it is likely to insert a bitten area such as parts of hands, they get their mouths. Chickweed in oral form is not recommended for children.

Some people also use young chickweed leaves in salads. Again, the level should be concernedh nitrates in leaves. Some people can experience nitrate poisoning. When you consume chickweed, if one feels dizziness, weak or if someone faints or has headaches, one should see a doctor immediately.