Chickweed
Stellaria media
A cooling, soothing weed used topically for itchy, irritated skin and as a gentle edible green.
Traditional use (european-folk): A cooling, soothing weed used topically for itchy, irritated skin and as a gentle edible green.
A cooling, soothing weed used topically for itchy, irritated skin and as a gentle edible green.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A cooling, soothing weed used topically for itchy, irritated skin and as a gentle edible green.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Very gentle topically; large internal amounts can be mildly laxative.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Very gentle topically; large internal amounts can be mildly laxative.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.