Chickweed

Description

May be useful as a contact, refrigerant, emollient [soother and softener], discutient [dissolves fat and tumors].

Chickweed is one of the all-purpose herbs. It has the effect of soothing and helping in whatever it comes in contact with. It has been used on shrunken tissues such as the drawing up of the fingers where tendons will not relax. Congestion of the liver is often opened up with Chickweed by internal and external use. The ranges of chest troubles covered include pleurisy, coughs, colds, bronchitis and hoarseness.

In addition to this, it may be useful for the following: rheumatism, inflamed and weak bowels, stomach inflammation, kidney trouble, scurvy, ease the heat of hemorrhoids and their sharp pains, and open the tiny blood vessels around the liver so that it is soft and functioning. It should also be mentioned that Chickweed is much prized by the American Indians for swelling of all kinds, redness of the face, boils, blood poisoning, bad cell-swollen testes and ulcerated throat and mouth.

Suggested use
20 to 60 drops three times per day in tea or under the tongue. Can be applied externally over the kidneys on gauze soaked with the extra

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use. Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.