🌿 Chickweed (Stellaria media) | Skin, Digestion & Anti-Inflammatory Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

Other Names:

• Chickweed, Stellaria media

• Hierba del pajarito (Spanish), Muguet des oiseaux (French)

• Hühnerdarm (German), Starweed, Winterweed

• Satin flower, Tongue grass

✨ Key Benefits of Chickweed:

1. 🥬 Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamins A, C, and B-complex, plus minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron — along with essential fatty acids.

2. 🌱 Anti-Inflammatory: Contains flavonoids and saponins that help reduce inflammation and calm associated symptoms.

3. 🧴 Skin Health: Traditionally applied topically to ease itching, rashes, eczema, and minor wounds due to its cooling and soothing nature.

4. 🩹 Wound Healing: Its mucilage forms a protective barrier on skin, promoting moist conditions ideal for healing.

5. 🍵 Digestive Aid: Helps relieve indigestion, bloating, and occasional constipation thanks to its gentle laxative and diuretic effects.

6. ⚖️ Weight Management (Traditional Use): Folk herbalists used chickweed tea in detox and weight-balancing programs.

📌 Traditional Uses:

• Brewed as a cleansing tea.

• Used fresh as a poultice for skin conditions.

• Infused into oils or salves for wound care and eczema.

🌍 Origin & Tradition:
Chickweed (Stellaria media) grows widely in Europe, Asia, and North America. In European folk medicine, it has been treasured as a “spring cleanser” herb, often included in seasonal detox blends.