Chickweed
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The small, green chickweed plant originated in Europe, but now grows across the United States. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used medicinally.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Breast-Feeding Support | Refer to label instructions | as Chickweed Topical [1 star] Chickweed is a soothing herb that can relieve sore nipples. Experts recommend moistening the herb with boiling water, wrapping it in gauze, and applying to the breasts.
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Eczema | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Topical preparations containing calendula, chickweed, or oak bark have been used traditionally to treat people with eczema. |
Insect Bites and Stings | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chickweed is sometimes used topically to alleviate itching secondary to insect bites. It contains relatively high amounts of vitamins, which may partly explain its use as a topical treatment for skin irritations and itching. |
Poison Oak/Ivy | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chickweed has been used historically to treat skin inflammations such as poison oak and poison ivy. |
Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)
Chickweed was reportedly used at times for food.1 It enjoys a reputation in folk medicine for treating a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from asthma and indigestion to skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. It is sometimes used to alleviate itching secondary to insect bites.
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