Chickweed Herb (C/S) (OG) (STELLARIA MEDIA)

Description:
Chickweed is a small, soft, sappy branched annual herb from the Caryophyllaceae family. Chickweed is an excellent source of many B vitamins and various minerals.

Origin:
Croatia

Other Names:
Adder's Mouth, Indian Chickweed, Passerina, Satin Flower, Starweed, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue Grass, Winterweed

Part Used:
Herb

Culinary Uses:
To make a tea, steep 2 teaspoons of dried Chickweed herb in 1 cup of boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Chickweed is soothing and helps to dissolve mucus, warts and cysts in the body. It is an herb traditionally given to strengthen the frail. Chickweed's natural lecithin content, helps the body eliminate fatty plaque from the system. It nourishes the gastrointestinal areas and has soothing properties. It is a natural blood cleanser, and used to treat bronchitis, pleurisy, coughs, colds, and as a blood builder. Externally it is good for skin diseases, and the tea added to the bath is good for soothing skin irritations and rashes.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love and fertility.
Planet Rulership: Moon
Element Rulership: Water
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