Chickweed: Stellaria media (L.)
Why chickweed? Chickweed herb helps maintain a fit, healthy body in healthy adults. Chickweed can be eaten fresh or dried and sprinkled on soups and salads. This herb can also be taken in a tea or infusion–just add mint or ginger to enhance the flavor.
Quality Assured: Our certified organic chickweed is responsibly sourced from Croatia. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Our experts here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally evaluate every herb through taste, touch, and smell to assure that you are receiving the best botanicals suitable for use.
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Benefits: Chickweed is an excellent herb that can help maintain a healthy appetite in healthy adults. It can be taken either as a tea or as an infusion.
Cautions and Contraindications: Chickweed is considered safe when used as suggested.
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
CHICKWEED TEA
Chickweed Stellaria media: 1 teaspoon
Spearmint Mentha spicata: 1/2 teaspoon
Water: 1 cup
Pour the boiling water over the herb and leave it to steep for a few minutes (longer steeping produces an infusion as it extracts more of the water soluble ingredients).