Healing Wise ... Chickweed Pharmacy by Susun Weed

Excerpt from Healing Wise (pp.124-125)
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Chickweed Poultice

*Apply the fresh herb, washed, directly onto sores, closed eyes, wounds.

or *Cook the greens and stalks, especially when using older plants or treating deeply; cool somewhat before applying.

or *Simmer chickweed in half water, half vinegar for about five minutes, cool and apply.

then Cover chickweed with a cotton towel or a thin layer of clay, and poultice for five minutes to three hours. Replace when poultice feels hot to the touch and oozes. (Yes, hot! Though most poultices are applied warm and removed when they cool, chickweed poultices actually heat up as they draw out infection and heat.)

Relief often begins within a few hours of the initial application, with pain and swelling diminishing steadily as treatments continue.

Poultices used on infections, such as pinkeye, must be thrown away after use. Poultices used on cleanwounds and unbroken skin can be reused several times if chickweed is in short supply.

Chickweed Eye Lotion
4 oz/125ml distilled water
4 oz/125ml witch hazel
1 Tbs/15ml chickweed tincture

Combine all ingredients in a clean plastic dispenser-top bottle. Use pre-pared witch hazel from drugstore. Shake well.

To use: Wet a cloth or cotton ball with lotion and apply to closed eyes for 3 minutes. Discontinue if eyes are sensitive.

Excerpt from Healing Wise by Susun Weed

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