HerbChickweed
Research indicates various phytochemicals and pharmacological activities, but comprehensive appraisal and bioassay-guided isolation are still needed for established therapeutic applications.
Benefits
- May possess anti-obesity
- antifungal
- antibacterial
- antioxidant
- anti-proliferative
- anti-inflammatory
- analgesic
- antidiabetic
- and anxiolytic properties.
Key compounds
Flavonoidsoligosaccharide stellarioseanthraquinone derivativesfatty acidssteroid saponinsphenolic compoundsalkaloidscardiac glycosidestanninsterpenoids
May help with
- Traditionally used for gastrointestinal disorders
- asthma
- diarrhea
- measles
- jaundice
- renal
- digestive
- reproductive
- and respiratory tract inflammations
- and to lessen swelling.
Best for these goals
May possess anti-obesityantifungalantibacterialantioxidantanti-proliferativeanti-inflammatoryanalgesicantidiabeticand anxiolytic properties.
How to use it
Tea, ointment, salad green, pesto, herbal oils, powder
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Generally considered safe as food, but high doses may cause gastric upset. Can cause allergic reactions and is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. | Interactions: May interact with diuretics or blood pressure medications; monitor electrolytes. General caution advised due to potential interactions with other drugs or conditions.
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