Common Name: Chickweed

Latin Name: Stellaria Media

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Granny Good's Naturals Chickweed is naturally grown using organic methods. By clicking on this item, you will receive 1 lb. dried chickweed.

Folklore: Chickweed is known by many names including "stitchweed" or "starweed" and mostly it is considered a nuisance as it spreads in an effort to make a hostile (!) takeover of the garden. Until you learn about the fabulous properties of this "weed", you too may have looked at it as an intruder but you will soon be harvesting it as if it were a rare jewel.

The entire plant is used for medicinal purposes and it is best dried to be infused as a tea to extract its amazing properties. It can also be eaten raw in salads or you can steam it as you would any hot vegetable.

Chickweed is best known in the herbal world for its abilities to metabolize fats. It contains saponins which are a soapy-like substance which break down fat cells, thereby becoming known as nature's diet herb. Chickweed also has the ability to nourish and regulate thyroid function to assist with balancing metabolism.

Chickweed helps strengthen and invigorate all body systems providing an energetic feeling. This is a suggested herb for those recovering from any illness or disease.

Chickweed may be used as a poultice or compress for treating issues like bug bites, stings, herpes blisters, extracting splinters and cleaning out infected wounds as it has a natural drawing quality and can stop infection by weakening bacterial cell walls. It can also be used to treat conjunctivitis, sties, and irritated sore eyes.

Chickweed also is known for its alkalinizing properties which make it useful in treating bladder and urinary tract infection, including cystitis and testicular issues.

Chickweed is high in vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, silicon, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, protein, sodium, copper, carotenes and vitamins B and C.

Chickweed is safe for general us and there are no known contraindications.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.