Chickweed
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Other Common Names: Starweed, Satin Flower, Mouse-ear Chickweed
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation)
Parts Used: Aerial Parts (Leaves, Stems, Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mild, slightly salty
A Gentle Healer for Skin, Digestion & Inflammation
Chickweed is a soothing, nutrient-rich herb that has long been treasured for its ability to cool inflammation, promote healthy digestion, and support skin healing. Often found thriving in the wild, this humble plant is packed with vitamins, minerals, and mucilage, making it a deeply nourishing ally for internal and external wellness.
Key Benefits & Uses
Chickweed is valued for its anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and lymphatic-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Skin healing & repair: Soothes rashes, eczema, burns, and wounds
✔️ Lymphatic support: Helps move stagnant fluids and promotes detoxification
✔️ Digestive health: Cools and soothes ulcers, acid reflux, and irritated tissues
✔️ Weight & metabolism support: Traditionally used as a gentle appetite suppressant and metabolic tonic
✔️ Respiratory relief: Helps break down mucus and ease congestion
✔️ Joint & muscle support: Used to relieve pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep fresh or dried chickweed for a mild, mineral-rich herbal tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for lymphatic, digestive, or metabolic support
🌿 Poultice or Compress: Apply fresh chickweed to inflamed or irritated skin for fast relief
🌿 Salve or Oil Infusion: Used topically to support wound healing, rashes, and dry skin
🌿 Edible Green: Enjoy fresh chickweed in salads, soups, and smoothies for a nutrient boost
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our chickweed is wildcrafted ethically or organically cultivated, preserving its delicate yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used fresh or gently dried to preserve medicinal properties
⚠️ Generally considered safe, but those with allergies to wild greens should proceed with caution
⚠️ Not recommended in high doses during pregnancy without professional guidance
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Other Common Names: Starweed, Satin Flower, Mouse-ear Chickweed
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation)
Parts Used: Aerial Parts (Leaves, Stems, Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mild, slightly salty
A Gentle Healer for Skin, Digestion & Inflammation
Chickweed is a soothing, nutrient-rich herb that has long been treasured for its ability to cool inflammation, promote healthy digestion, and support skin healing. Often found thriving in the wild, this humble plant is packed with vitamins, minerals, and mucilage, making it a deeply nourishing ally for internal and external wellness.
Key Benefits & Uses
Chickweed is valued for its anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and lymphatic-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Skin healing & repair: Soothes rashes, eczema, burns, and wounds
✔️ Lymphatic support: Helps move stagnant fluids and promotes detoxification
✔️ Digestive health: Cools and soothes ulcers, acid reflux, and irritated tissues
✔️ Weight & metabolism support: Traditionally used as a gentle appetite suppressant and metabolic tonic
✔️ Respiratory relief: Helps break down mucus and ease congestion
✔️ Joint & muscle support: Used to relieve pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep fresh or dried chickweed for a mild, mineral-rich herbal tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for lymphatic, digestive, or metabolic support
🌿 Poultice or Compress: Apply fresh chickweed to inflamed or irritated skin for fast relief
🌿 Salve or Oil Infusion: Used topically to support wound healing, rashes, and dry skin
🌿 Edible Green: Enjoy fresh chickweed in salads, soups, and smoothies for a nutrient boost
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our chickweed is wildcrafted ethically or organically cultivated, preserving its delicate yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used fresh or gently dried to preserve medicinal properties
⚠️ Generally considered safe, but those with allergies to wild greens should proceed with caution
⚠️ Not recommended in high doses during pregnancy without professional guidance
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Other Common Names: Starweed, Satin Flower, Mouse-ear Chickweed
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation)
Parts Used: Aerial Parts (Leaves, Stems, Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, moistening
Taste: Mild, slightly salty
A Gentle Healer for Skin, Digestion & Inflammation
Chickweed is a soothing, nutrient-rich herb that has long been treasured for its ability to cool inflammation, promote healthy digestion, and support skin healing. Often found thriving in the wild, this humble plant is packed with vitamins, minerals, and mucilage, making it a deeply nourishing ally for internal and external wellness.
Key Benefits & Uses
Chickweed is valued for its anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and lymphatic-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Skin healing & repair: Soothes rashes, eczema, burns, and wounds
✔️ Lymphatic support: Helps move stagnant fluids and promotes detoxification
✔️ Digestive health: Cools and soothes ulcers, acid reflux, and irritated tissues
✔️ Weight & metabolism support: Traditionally used as a gentle appetite suppressant and metabolic tonic
✔️ Respiratory relief: Helps break down mucus and ease congestion
✔️ Joint & muscle support: Used to relieve pain and stiffness associated with arthritis
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep fresh or dried chickweed for a mild, mineral-rich herbal tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for lymphatic, digestive, or metabolic support
🌿 Poultice or Compress: Apply fresh chickweed to inflamed or irritated skin for fast relief
🌿 Salve or Oil Infusion: Used topically to support wound healing, rashes, and dry skin
🌿 Edible Green: Enjoy fresh chickweed in salads, soups, and smoothies for a nutrient boost
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our chickweed is wildcrafted ethically or organically cultivated, preserving its delicate yet powerful healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Best used fresh or gently dried to preserve medicinal properties
⚠️ Generally considered safe, but those with allergies to wild greens should proceed with caution
⚠️ Not recommended in high doses during pregnancy without professional guidance