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MEET THE HERB (part 2) CHICKWEED 14.3.19
| Posted on 14 March, 2019 at 7:38 |
MEET
THE HERB (part
2) Chickweed (14.3.19)  Many moons ago, when I
wrote about the humble common spurge, I remarked about how some of
the most unassuming and common plants can have such a positive impact
on our health. When something is common it is often thought to be of
less value. I do not agree with this. I believe its availability is
a hint from the divine forces in the universe as to the extent it is
needed, even if the need is not yet recognised. As I wrote in a previous
blog, nettles and cleavers also grow in abundance. They are two of
the first plants to come up in spring, after surviving the natural
depravation of winter. And these two plants are found, more often
than not, growing together. This is because they are vital spring
tonic herbs. Nettles cleanse the blood and provide a store of vital
nutrients. Cleavers cleanse the lymphatic system. That these two
plants are found growing together reflects the interdependence of the
two systems they affect within the body. Their abundance reflects the
extent of our need. Chickweed is a low
growing plant that is prolific, yet often getting overlooked. It
grows in in fields, gardens, country lanes, between flagstones and
pathways, and in waste places. Like nettles, it prefers rich soil,
but can survive in most soils. Like nettles, Chickweed contains
vitamin C, and its availability throughout the year makes it a
valuable addition as a food supply, both in salads and as a pot herb. Chickweed, also known as
satin and star flower, is governed by the water element, and so
brings that elements attributes to hot conditions. Specifically
herbalists apply in dry, inflamed and itchy skin conditions where its
cool and moist nature are well suited. Chickweed has both an internal
and external application in such conditions. I stock a simple
Chickweed cream for the short term symptomatic relief of such
maladies, but any chronic skin condition needs further investigation
and a more systemic approach is usually required. Chickweed is plump, cool,
succulent and juicy. It imparts these attributes where it is
applied. It is also slightly saline (like marshmallow). Salt is
hydroscopic, meaning it attracts water. I have used this principle
also found in marshmallow (which also contains large quantities of
plant mucilage) to resolve a hot and dry bowel condition. One of the signatures of
Chickweed is evident when you hold the stem between the fingers of
both hands and pull. The breaking of the stem reveals an inner core
that suggests the sinews of the body. In that sense, it has
application where these are dry and shrinking. Chickweed will bring
the qualities necessary to regain proper function. I achieved
similar results using small amounts of Sage tincture, albeit this
herb is subject to different forces and properties. Like most herbs,
Chickweed has multiple uses and areas of influence in the body, but
it should take pride of place in any natural first aid cabinet, in
the form or a cream or ointment, for the relief of inflamed, itchy
and dried skin conditions where a cooling remedy is best employed. |
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