Chickweed Herb

Chickweed Herb Bulk Dried Herb • 75% filled Gallon Glass Apothecary Jar • 6–12+ Month Supply The soothing green plant for heat, skin, and fluid balance. Chickweed (Stellaria media) is one of herbalism’s most beloved cooling and demulcent greens, a tender plant with surprisingly powerful actions. Traditionally used to calm irritated tissues, support healthy fluid metabolism, and comfort inflamed or itchy skin, chickweed is the botanical equivalent of aloe vera… but systemic. Holistic Benefits & Body Systems Supported Skin Calm & Itch Relief Rich in soothing mucilage, saponins, and flavonoids, chickweed has long been used for itchy, inflamed, or reactive skin — internally and topically. Lymphatic & Fluid Balance Support Traditionally valued for supporting healthy lymph movement and fluid distribution, especially where stagnation or puffiness is present. Metabolic & Weight Ecology Support Historically included in formulas supporting lipid metabolism and gentle weight balance — not as a stimulant, but through fluid and tissue regulation. Digestive & Mucosal Soothing Demulcent compounds help calm irritated digestive tissues and support mucosal integrity. Cooling Anti-Inflammatory Action Energetically cooling, chickweed is used in heat-associated conditions: redness, swelling, irritation, and inflammatory states. Versatile Uses Across Herbal Practice Skin Salves & Creams One of the most classic herbal salve plants — oil infusion delivers itch-soothing, anti-inflammatory compounds to eczema, rashes, bites, and dryness. Cooling Teas & Infusions Gentle green infusion used in traditional detox, lymph, and metabolic blends. Fresh or Rehydrated Poultices Applied to irritated skin, stings, minor burns, or swelling areas. Bath & Soak Therapy Decoction added to baths for full-body itch and irritation relief. Lymph & Skin Tinctures Alcohol extraction captures saponins and flavonoids for internal formulas. Scalp & Skin Rinses Used in dandruff, irritation, and sensitive scalp blends. Herbal Oils Infused into carrier oils for massage, lymphatic oils, and soothing body treatments. Formulator Notes (Chemistry + Extraction) Key actives: Mucilage polysaccharides Triterpenoid saponins Flavonoids Coumarins Minerals & silica Vitamin C traces Best extracted via: Oil infusion for topical applications Alcohol or glycerin for lymph/skin formulas Water infusion for demulcent action Texture influence: softening, moistening, soothing. Flavor profile: mild, green, slightly mineral. Energetics (traditional): cooling, moistening, calming. Who It’s For Natural skincare & salve formulators Eczema / itch relief product lines Lymphatic & detox herbal blends Scalp & sensitive skin care brands Spa & body treatment developers Clinical herbalists & practitioners Bulk Supply Details Size: 75% majority filled Gallon glass apothecary jar filled with dried chickweed herb Supply: ~6–12+ months depending on formulation volume Cut: Premium aerial parts suitable for infusion & oil extraction Quality: Soft green herb with delicate leaf and stem structure Chickweed is gentle medicine with serious skill. A master of soothing, softening, and restoring balance wherever tissues are hot, irritated, or stagnant. A must-have for skin and lymph formulations. 🌿✨