a.k.a. Stellaria Media

Chickweed as it is commonly known is a member of the Caryophyllaceae or Carnation family. Chickweed was originally native to Europe but naturalized to many parts of North America. It is commonly grown for a vegetable or ground cover and is edible for humans and poultry as well as it being a "cooling" herbal remedy. This highly nutritious botanical has been used for ages externally for soothing skin conditions especially psoriasis and irritations. Also effective with insect bites, rashes, splinters, sores, and inflammation. Twin Mountain Botanicals uses it combined with other botanicals to soothe skin and encourage healing in our MULTI USE SKIN SALVE, HOLIDAY WARMTH HAND & BODY CREAM, LAVENDER LUSH BODY CREAM, and VANILLA PLUSH HAND & BODY CREAM..