Stellaria media

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Common name: 
Chickweed 
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Latin binomial:
Stellaria media
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Family: 
Caryophllaceae 
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Parts used:
Dried aerial parts 
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Active constituents:
Saponins 
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Actions:

• Anti-rheumatic
• Vulnerary
• Emollient 

(Hoffman, 1983, 185).  

• Demulcant
• Astringent
• Refrigerent
• Antiulcer

(Bone, 2003, p. 147).

 Indications:

• External remedy for wounds
• Cuts
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Internally it has a reputation as a remedy for rheumatism 

(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

Contraindications/ Cautions:
An allergic reaction may result from topical application 
(Bone, 2003, p. 147). 

Dosage:

• 3-6 ml of fresh plant succus dose per day
• 20-40 ml of fresh plant succus dose per week 

(Bone, 2003, p. 147).

 

Combinations: 
Chickweed and marshmallow combine well together to make an ointment 
(Hoffman, 1983, 185). 

References:

Bone, K. (2003) A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs; herbal formulations for the individual patient. Churchill, Livingstone: Missouri.

Hoffman, D. (1983) The holistic herbal. Element books: Dorset.