Chickweed | Stellaria media

chickweed, also known as chickenwort and winterweed is a annual flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. The plant is native to Europe and Asia, and is now found throughout the world. It is used as a cooling herbal remedy, and grown as a vegetable crop and ground cover for both human consumption and poultry. It is occasionally called common chickweed to differentiate it from other plants using the same name.

Chickweed is often used for digestive problems, and it can help with constipation and stomach issues.  Since it has laxative properties, chickweed tea is sometimes recommended for weight loss, but any weight loss would be temporary, so it’s not really practical.  Topically, it’s used for skin conditions and it can be made into creams and ointments for psoriasis, itching and dry skin. Listed below are few of the health benefits of Chickweed

Treats:

• Prevents inflammation
• Digestion
• Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Vision
• Congestion
• Joint Pain
• Fever

Common Names:

Starwort, Stitchwort, common starwort.

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