Chickweed has long been prescribed by herbalists as a tonic and for a variety of ailments. It is high in Vitamin C and also contains other nutrients including Vitamin A, some B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
Chickweed has long been prescribed by herbalists as a tonic and for a variety of ailments. It is high in Vitamin C and also contains other nutrients including Vitamin A, some B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
This common weed, sometimes called Starweed, can be found in almost every garden in all corners of the world. It is a low growing annual plant with tiny star-shaped white flowers. Traditionally Chickweed was harvested as a vegetable.
Herbalists recommend Chickweed for both internal & external inflammations. It is thought to be helpful for relieving urinary tract inflammation and cystitis. As a cream it can be applied to skin irritations, including eczema, insect bites, burns and scalds. Taken internally it is recommended by herbalists to relieve coughs and colds by reducing mucus build-up in the lungs. Herbalists also use it as a poultice for drawing boils, abscesses and ulcers. The plant is edible and can be added to salad or cooked.
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Directions
Take 2 Capsules 1 to 2 times daily, orally or emptied into hot water and consumed as tea.
Ingredients
Chickweed (Powdered flowers) - 400 mg
Other ingredients: Gelatin, purified water and magnesium stearate.
Cautions
No side effects are known at this time.
Chickweed should not be taken during pregnancy.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
