Chickweed is native to Europe and grows freely all over the United Kingdom. The leaves, stems and flowers are used in herbal medicine.
Medicinal Properties of Chickweed
Chickweed contains coumarins, saponins, Vitamin C and Bioflavanoids and has anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties. It has a cooling, soothing and anti-itching action.
Chickweed Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend Chickweed for the following disorders
Eczema and Dermatitis
Chickweed is usually available as a topical application, usually an ointment or cream and is traditionally used to soothe the skin and to help with boils, abscess, stings, bites and hot itchy rashes. It may also be of use in muscular rheumatism.
Chickweed can be taken as a tea or tincture for internal use.
Side Effects of Chickweed
Generally, there are no side effects or other contraindications from using Chickweed.
When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Chickweed.
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