Chickweed
(Stellaria Media)
What is it?
A common garden weed, chickweed is a vitamin and mineral- rich herb. It is rich in B complex vitamins, iron, copper, calcium and zinc. It can be used externally to relieve itching, and has wound-healing and emollient properties.
What it does in the body
Chickweed is usually used to treat itchy skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, boils, wounds and bruises.