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Lisl Meredith
Huebner, Dipl. CH (NCCAOM) ~
Registered Clinical Herbalist (AHG) “HerbaLisl”
Just about as
common throughout the world as the stars in the sky, Stellaria media is an
abundant and welcome sight each spring. Can you believe that people have been
known to eradicate this delicious, nutritious and medicinal “weed” without ever
learning about its multiple benefits?
Craziness!
First
of all: Spring Tonic. I mean the Fat-busting,
shed the sluggish winter toxins, put pep in your step and revitalize those
sparkly eyes tonic. Boom.
Also…
Skin Soother ~ think: inflamed
dermal issues from eczema, psoriasis, carbuncles, sores… you name it, this cool
chickweed can handle it.
Aaaand,
it’s been used to strengthen the bladder,
calm cystitis, moisten tissues,
cleanse the lymph, soothe dry coughs, nourish the blood, and dissipate benign cysts, benefit malabsorption syndromes, as well as aid in weight loss! Yes, weight loss!
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| "Rosie" by Sandra Comen 2013 |
Bionic
Tonic: Fill a clean glass jar with freshly picked and washed
chickweed, pour boiling water over it and steep for a few hours. Strain well…
with clean hands, squeeze out every precious drop!
1.) Use the
leftover herb as a poultice, applied directly to sore skin, you will feel it work immediately! -safe for
pets too!
2.) Drink the
infusion cold or warmed up; up to a quart a day will do you just fine for
weight loss, the treatment of the imbalances listed, or just as a general cooling tonic. It tastes like a perfect
spring day.
3.) You could also
put that strained tea in a bath, or as a wash to cool and soothe any kind of itchy rash. Ahh… sweet relief! (did someone say poison ivy?)
Plus+++
It’s a Vegetable!
Chop it up and use it in salads or stir-fries, just like you would bean
sprouts… or even put it in the food processor to create a delicious spread or
dip (recipe below).
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| Photo and Pate by Sandra Comen 2013 |
Chickweed Paté
Roughly chop about 2 cups of freshly picked
and washed chickweed and place in a food processor, add the juice of half a
lemon, 3 Tbs of any nut/seed butter, or 1/3 cup nuts/seeds, 1 clove garlic, 1
Tbs olive oil. Pulse until smooth, add salt & pepper to taste.
Serve with vegetable crudités or on bread
or toast points.
(white beans also work well if preferred over
nuts)
“HerbaLisl” Lisl
Meredith Huebner, Dipl.CH (NCCAOM), RH (AHG) is a nationally board certified
Chinese Herbalist, and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists
Guild. Lisl is also a certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, a Reiki Master an
Acupressurist, an Auriculotherapist, a photographer, a renowned
diagnostician, a teacher and a published writer who has enjoyed a successful
private practice for nearly twenty years.
Please call 8 6 0 - 4 8 0 - 0 1 1 5 or email HerbaLisl@hotmail.com if you have any questions would like to
schedule an appointment or are interested in participating in classes or
retreats.