Chickweed
OTHER NAME(S): Capiqui, Fleur en Satin, Herbe de Langue, Hierba Gallinera, Morgeline, Mouron des Oiseaux, Star Chickweed, Starweed, Stellaire Intermédiaire, Stellaire Moyenne, Stellaria media, Alsine media, Pamplina, Mouron des oiseaux
Overview
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a wild plant. It's eaten as food and also made into a tea. The tea has been traditionally used as medicine.
The chickweed leaf contains flavonols, including quercetin and rutin. It also contains small amounts of vitamin C.
People use chickweed for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Chickweed is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if chickweed is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if chickweed is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people are allergic to chickweed.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Chickweed is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if chickweed is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if chickweed is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people are allergic to chickweed.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Chickweed is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if chickweed is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of chickweed might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Demján V, Kiss T, Siska A, et al. Effect of Stellaria media Tea on Lipid Profile in Rats. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2020;2020:5109328.
- Demján V, Sója A, Kiss T, et al. Stellaria media tea protects against diabetes-induced cardiac dysfunction in rats without affecting glucose tolerance. J Tradit Complement Med 2021;12(3):250-9.