Chickweed (redirected from Starweed)

Chickweed

An annual herb, the aerial parts of which contain mucilage, saponins and vitamin C; it has been used internally for bronchitis, pulmonary congestion, gastric ulcers, rheumatic complaints, and sore throat, and topically for abscesses, bites, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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chickweed,

n Latin name:
Stellaria media; parts used: buds, leaves, stems; uses: expectorant, antitussive, demulcent, heartburn, ulcers, sore throat, dyspepsia, wound healing, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, pruritus; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; toxic in large doses; can cause headaches, dizziness, paralysis. Also called
mouse-ear, satinflower, star chickweed, starweed, stitchwort, tongue grass, white bird's eye, or
winterweed.

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chickweed

common name for a number of plants, e.g. Stellaria media.

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tropical chickweed

drymariadiandra.