Chickweed Powder

DESCRIPTION

Product: Chickweed Powder

Latin Name: Stellaria media syn. Alsine media, Alsine apetala, Arenaria vulgaris, Stellaria vulgaris.

Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae

Other Names: Common Chickweed, Chickenwort, Craches, Maruns, Winterweed, Passerina, Adder's Mouth, Stellaire, Indian Chickweed, Star Chickweed, Starwort, Starweed, Augentrosgräs, Satin Flower & Stitchwort.

Description: Chickweed is a rambling spreading perennial native to Europe and now found growing in many temperate regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 30cm and has spring green coloured opposing leaves measuring 1-2cm in length; it has hairy stems with red tinges that become more intense towards the base of the stem. The white, star-shaped flowers are approx. 3mm in diameter and consist of 5 petals so deeply divided that they look like the flowers consists of 10 petals.

SUGGESTED USE

Chickweed powder can be added to creams to soothe skin conditions such as eczema, a decoction can also be made and added to lotions and salves for the skin.

SHELF LIFE

Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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Allergen Statement

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE DISPATCHED?

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