Chickweed - Stellaria media

Chickweed - Stellaria media

Food and medicine! Makes a lovely Sprint tonic and has many medicinal uses, including: 

  • Anti-inflammatory
    Chickweed salve can soothe eczema, sunburn, and insect stings. 
  • Digestive
    It is mild diuretic and can help balance gut bacteria. 
     
  • Expectorant
    Chickweed may help loosen mucus and help with coughing. 
  • Weight loss
    A study (on mice) found that chickweed juice helped prevent weight gain and increased body fat. 
    I sell it as a tincture here. I use it in various salves.
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