Chickweed Herb Vegicaps (Stellaria media) 500 caps/430 mg: C
Vegetarian Capsules Starwest Herb Capsules 100 count are packaged in a light and moisture-resistant white bottle, with a tamper-evident, pressure-sealed lid. 500 count bulk packs are packaged in foil, barrier-seal bags. Our superior quality herbs are captured in 100% natural and Certified Kosher size 0 vegetarian capsules. Derived from naturally occurring vegetable cellulose and 100% preservative free, vegetarian capsules do not interfere with the digestive process. Most, but not all herbs, are also certified kosher. These capsules do not have additives or filler. When you choose Starwest Herb Capsules you are getting over 28 years of experience and our guarantee of superior quality, potency, consistency and dependability. We select our herbs and spices from natural renewable sources and are irradiation-free. We begin with carefully selected whole herbs (when possible) from reputable growers around the world. Followed with numerous quality control inspections before and after processing in which we adhere to our strict quality control standards. Starwest encapsulates only superior quality herb powder and strives to consistently capture and maintain the purest and highest quality botanicals and their natural benefits. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, poultice, ointment and dietary supplement. Chickweed is very high in vitamins and flavonoids, and was once used as food. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'It is held in great repute among herbalists, used mostly in the form of an ointment. The fresh leaves have been employed as a poultice for inflammation and indolent ulcers with most beneficial results. A poultice of Chickweed enclosed in muslin is a sure remedy for a carbuncle or an external abscess. The water in which the Chickweed is boiled should also be used to bathe the affected part. 'A decoction made with the fresh plant is good for constipation, and an infusion of the dried herb is efficacious in coughs and hoarseness.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Chickweed appears to be a cooling demulcent. I have seen the fresh leaves bruised and applied as a poultice to indolent, intractable ulcers on the leg, of many years' standing, with the most decided and immediately beneficial results; to be changed 2 or 3 times a day.' 'In acute ophthalmia, the bruised leaves will likewise be found a valuable application. An ointment, made by bruising the recent leaves in fresh lard, may be used as a cooling application to erysipelatous and other forms of ulceration, as well as in many forms of cutaneous disease (J. King). A tincture of Stellaria media has been extolled in some quarters as a remedy for rheumatic pains of a fugitive and shifting character.'