Cerastium arvense L.Les Ecologistes de l'EuzièreObservation

Andrzej Konstantynowicz29 mai 2010

Nom le plus probable

Cerastium arvense L.
Préoccupation mineure

Caryophyllaceae Céraiste des champs

Nom soumis

Cerastium arvense L.

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Lieu

Łódź, Łagiewniki Forest

Note personnelle

Native to Europe, introduced to North America.
Edible plant - young shoots and leaves of field chickweed are edible raw or when boiled like spinach, but have a hairy texture; 
Herbal plant - the plant is astringent; a decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of urination; an astringent juice made from crushed leaves and stems is a mineral-rich tonic and a treatment for painful urination; a tea of the foliage is analgesic to treat inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and lungs, and to treat uterine bleeding due to miscarriage; a tea can be used externally as a treatment for inflammation of mucous membranes and skin, wounds, burns, and for soothing itchy skin and hives.
Useful plant - due to the saponins contents, can be used to stupefy fish causing them to float to the surface.

Date de création : 7 mars 2022
Dernière révision : 9 oct. 2023

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