The Glories of Chickweed: Uses, Cultivation, Recipes, and More

  Stellaria media, Stellaria pubera Family: Caryophyllaceae/Pink family Harvest time: spring and fall Uses: food, medicine   Medicinal Uses of Chickweed Herbal actions: laxative, demulcent, refrigerant, anti-Inflammatory.  A poultice of chickweed can be especially useful topically for inflammation, abscesses, and anything itchy.  Internally, it’s a gentle laxative and is soothing to the digestive tract.  Not […]