Chickweed is a delicate, low-growing annual with paired oval leaves and tiny white star-shaped flowers, traditionally valued in Western herbalism for its cooling and demulcent properties in treating skin irritations and respiratory congestion. Its mild mucilaginous quality and gentle nutrient density made it a kitchen remedy for eczema, wounds, and inflammatory conditions without the intensity of stronger botanicals.
leaf, stem
tea, tincture, poultice, infusion
1–3 cups fresh infusion daily; 1–4 mL tincture 3× daily
Very safe. High in nutrients.
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