Chickweed, also known as Stellaria media, is a powerhouse of medicine and nutritious food! There are so many chickweed benefits… for dry, irritated eyes; for the lymphatic and urinary systems; for coughs and fevers (but only certain types of coughs and fevers – stay tuned to learn more).

And chickweed benefits the skin.

Imagine this… Your child comes in from playing outside with a bunch of itchy, red welts from bug bites. Ouch! But fear not.

By the end of this video, you’ll know how to make a chickweed salve that can help to soothe the heat and itchiness right out of that irritated skin.

Chickweed is an easy plant to welcome into your life, but you want to make sure you’re making the most of it. In this video, I’ll answer important questions like whether to work with it fresh or dried and I’ll share my best tips for chickweed identification. Be sure to stick around to the end to get my recipe and free recipe card for the chickweed salve.

Show snippet: “Rather than simply memorizing chickweed benefits, it’s especially helpful to understand this plant’s energetic profile and how it relates as a heating or cooling and drying or moistening herb.” (TImestamp: 02:44)


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DISCLOSURE

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to chickweed (Stellaria media)

03:55 Nutrients and phytochemicals in chickweed

05:19 Chickweed for the eyes

06:08 Chickweed for the lymph

06:42 Chickweed benefits for the skin and wounds

07:25 Chickweed for coughs

08:24 Chickweed for the urinary system

08:55 Chickweed for fevers

09:17 Chickweed identification (Stellaria media)

10:35 How to work with chickweed

11:52 Chickweed salve recipe

17:55 Special considerations

19:21 Chickweed Fun Fact


DISCLAIMER

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.