Herb latin name: West Indin Chickweed,West Indin Chickweed Extract

Latin name: Drymaria cordata

Synonyms: Holosteum cordatumHolosteum cordatum

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Medicinal use of West Indin Chickweed: The pounded leaf is applied to snake bites in China. The plant is appetizer, depurative, emollient, febrifuge, laxative and stimulant. The juice of the plant is used.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland in C. Japan. The plant grows in tropical and sub-tropical India, but extends into the Himalayas up to elevations of 2100 metres.
Edible parts of West Indin Chickweed: Tender young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are used as a salad for their cooling properties. Another report says that the herb is eaten raw or cooked as a stimulant.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow in situ in the spring. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 4 weeks at 20℃.
Cultivation of West Indin Chickweed: Lowland in C. Japan. The plant grows in tropical and sub-tropical India, but extends into the Himalayas up to elevations of 2100 metres.
Known hazards of Drymaria cordata: None known

Herb latin name: West Indin Chickweed,West Indin Chickweed Extract

Latin name: Drymaria cordata

Synonyms: Holosteum cordatumHolosteum cordatum

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Medicinal use of West Indin Chickweed: The pounded leaf is applied to snake bites in China. The plant is appetizer, depurative, emollient, febrifuge, laxative and stimulant. The juice of the plant is used.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland in C. Japan. The plant grows in tropical and sub-tropical India, but extends into the Himalayas up to elevations of 2100 metres.
Edible parts of West Indin Chickweed: Tender young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are used as a salad for their cooling properties. Another report says that the herb is eaten raw or cooked as a stimulant.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow in situ in the spring. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 4 weeks at 20℃.
Cultivation of West Indin Chickweed: Lowland in C. Japan. The plant grows in tropical and sub-tropical India, but extends into the Himalayas up to elevations of 2100 metres.
Known hazards of Drymaria cordata: None known