- The Basics
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| Latin Name: |
Stellaria media |
| Common Name: |
Chick weed, Starweed |
| Family: |
Caryophyllaceae |
| Country of Origin: |
Hungary, Croatia |
| Growing Method: |
Organic |
| Parts Used: |
Entire aerial part of the plant |
- Additional Info
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Chickweed is an annual, abundant in lawns and sidewalks, and one of the first greens to appear in the garden. Easily recognized by its straggling, succulent stems bearing paired leaves and white star shaped flowers. It is said there is no part of the world where chickweed doesn't grow, native to Europe but can also be found across Asia and North America. The fresh leaves can be eaten raw in salads, and dried chickweed herb is often infused as chickweed tea, macerated in vinegars, tinctured, or used in skin care creations.
- Typical Preparations
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Food, infused oil, tea, salve, tincture, vinegar.
- Precautions
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- No known precautions
- We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
- Bulk Pricing + Packaging
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Our herbs + spices are sold in bulk so you may order as much or as little as you'd like. Herbs + spices will arrive to you in either a reusable paper or high quality resealable bag (great for reuse).
This product has not been evaluated by the CFIA or Health Canada. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend consulting with a certified health practitioner before beginning use.
