Pertinent Information on the Plant

• Skin irritations
• Eye inflammation (poultice for Glaucoma inflammation)
• Mild diuretic (increases urine flow)
• Kidney disorders
• Vulneraries
• Anti-microbials (destructive to microbes)
• Anti inflammatory
• Demulcent (soothing action on inflammation, especially of mucous membranes)
• Emollient (softens and soothes the skin)
• Anti rheumatic
• Alterative (blood purifier)
• Antipyretics (reduce or prevent fevers)
• Expectorant (facilitates removal of secretions)
• Antitussive (controlling or preventing cough)
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Acne
• Can be used as an ointment (combines especially well with marshmallow)
• Cuts and wounds
• Lungs
• Stomach
• Nutritive (rich in vitamins and minerals; a source of easily assimilated nutrients)
• High in calcium, potassium and iron
• Urinary tract infections
• Curbs obesity

Habitat and Growing area

• Native to Eurasia, especially anywhere moist cultivate soil
• Naturalized in North America

Extra Notes

• Chickweed is a remedy to use in times of transition. It supports a person in the first stages of grief, helping to assimilate a situation that is unexpected or where the circumstances are unforeseen. It is gentle and unassuming, yet surprisingly strong and insistent.