Stellaria media

That is Chickweed to the rest of us!

I have come across quite a bit the pretty little plant throughout my yard.

Just a few spectacular things about it:

~Has high levels of iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc and vitamins A, C, and fiber. This makes it a wonderfully nourishing infusion and addition to salads for those feeling weak, recovering from illness or lacking in nutrition.

~Has been used to treat/dissolve warts and some cysts.

~Does wonders in healing cuts! Make sure that wound is sparkling clean before using chickweed salve! It can also be used as a poultice while outside if you have a sting or bug bite - just chew and plop onto the affected area!

~Is used to treat coughs, dry coughs, scratchy throats and hoarseness.

With my harvest today I made infused oil, tincture in 50% alcohol and a salad!