Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Gather chickweed from young plants before or during flowering. Snipping the stems will encourage growth of new branches for later harvest. The entire chickweed plant is edible.
Chickweed is a common edible and medicinal plant that belongs to the genus Stellaria. It is characterized by small white flowers and pairs of opposite leaves along its stem. Chickweed is known for its mild flavor and is often used in salads, soups, and other dishes.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.
Laxative or purgative.
Anti-inflammatory.
Anti-bacterial, astringent.
Astringent, sedative, hypotonic.
Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant.
Diuretic and diaphoretic.
Antispasmodic, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, coagulant.