Packaging: 50g (or 500g & 1kg) containing Stellaria.
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Other Names: Stellaria media, Chickweed

Stellaria is an herb traditionally used for skin infections, eczema, psoriasis, scrapes, wounds, and itching. It serves as an excellent tonic with anti-inflammatory properties and is diuretic, laxative, and beneficial for asthma, bronchitis, circulation issues, as well as rheumatism and arthritis. It is also a good source of iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, and C.

Stellaria contains vitamins A, C, magnesium, triterpenoid saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, omega-6 fatty acids, carboxylic acids, calcium, selenium, and silica, and has a high content of iron, zinc, and potassium.

The herb is considered astringent, emollient, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, and healing. It effectively relieves itching and irritation caused by eczema and psoriasis. It has healing properties, particularly for open external wounds and injuries, and possesses unique soothing abilities, softening and relieving distressed skin.

Internally, it can be used to treat chest ailments, lung issues, cough, colds, bronchitis, and similar conditions. It is also regarded as an excellent herb for cleansing the digestive system, alleviating constipation, and in small amounts, it aids digestion.

As a poultice, it helps treat warts and acts against cysts, especially in the ovaries, and can be used for internal and external rinses. Finally, due to its linolenic acid content, it is said to have a tonic effect on the liver and reduce the effects of alcohol abuse.

Stellaria is a life-saving herb for women suffering from cystitis, warts, and ovarian issues. It also acts as a muscle relaxant for menstrual pain.

In general, it is healing, softening for the skin, anti-rheumatic, and contains saponins and vitamins (C and flavonoids).

Origin: Spain

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place (5°C – 15°C).

Preparation:
1 tablespoon of crushed stellaria (or a small pinch of uncrushed) is steeped in 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container, left for 10-15 minutes, and strained before use.