Dr. Christopher's Herbs

Description: Chickweed herb, also known as Stellaria media, is one the most widely spread plants on earth. It is rich in minerals, vitamins and other substances such as resins, glycosides, flavonoids and essential oils that make chickweed herb a unique natural remedy for various health conditions. According to holistic practitioners, chickweed herb extract removes fat from the body, is a laxative and regulates the stomach and intestine functions. In addition, chickweed herb extract has diuretic and appetite suppressant properties. 

Chemical Composition 
Dr. Christophers Chickweed Herb Extract contains triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids (vitexin, saponaretin) and their derivatives: vitamins, mainly C, E, K; aliphatic alcohols, and lipids. 

Application 
For centuries, people used chickweed herb for pain relief in the stomach, to improve the lactation in nursing mothers, to cleanse lungs, treat rheumatism, and to bathe children with convulsive seizures. Chickweed herb has been used in the form of compresses to treat various tumors, wounds, sores, and burns. 
Native Americans used this herb to treat respiratory problems such as bronchitis, cough, colds, and sore throat. 

Traditionally, Europeans used chickweed herb to treat tuberculosis. Modern herbalists use chickweed herb extract for joint pains, eczema, rheumatism, gout, eye inflammations, blood diseases, and hemorrhoids. 

According to several laboratory studies, chickweed herb extract has a slight positive inotropic effect on severe coronary conditions. It has been a good remedy for liver, kidney, heart diseases, swollen feet, skin conditions including rashes and acne. It heals wounds and ulcers, red eyes, and helps with vision problems. 

Chickweed Herb in Homeopathy 
Chickweed herb extract is widely used in homeopathy to treat acute and chronic rheumatism. Use 2 to 4 drops of chickweed herb extract every 2 - 3 hours. Among other health benefits of chickweed is its ability to eliminate pain in the liver. 

Side Effects 
Being a natural remedy, chickweed herb extract has no or little side effects.

Ingredients: Chickweed Herb.

Traditionally used as a Dietary Supplement when the following conditons are present: Arthritis, Bronchitis, Burns, COPD, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cold, Common Cold, Cough, Degenerative, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Ailments, Gout, Hemorrhoids, Minor Injuries, Osteo, Piles, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid, Sore Throat, Sprains, Strains, Sunburns, Tumor, Upper Respiratory Infection

Directions: Take 1 to 2 droppersful 3 times daily. May be mixed with juice or water if desired.