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Sow-Plant........................................
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Temperate, Cool
Full sun,Shade
Culinary, Medicinal
Annual, Ground Cover
Moist
Seed, Self seeds.
Spring
1'
Summer
White
Comments
This annual or short-lived perennial has straggling, succulent stems with paired leaves and numerous tiny white flowers. To collect this herb it is easiest to keep it weeded as its growing. Gather up
the whole herb, roots and all for drying. Because chickweed contains so
much water it shrinks to a 1/4 of its size when dried so gather lots!
Uses:
Chickweed, also known as Starweed, is a herb especially useful for supporting healthy urinary system function. Containing anti-inflammatory properties, chickweed is popularly used to promote healing and soothe irritated tissues. Chickweed provides antibiotic agents that are beneficial for relieving urinary tract inflammation and
cystitis. Chickweed contains vitamin A, vitamin C, some B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Chickweed provides the body with nutrients that are necessary for balancing metabolic functions, and it also contains fiber, which helps improve digestion and
relieve constipation. Try adding Chickweed to your salad!
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