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Stellaria media, chickweed, is an annual and perennial flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
OTHER NAMES:  Common Chickweed (to distinguish it from other plants called chickweed), Chickenwort, Craches, Maruns, and Winterweed. The plant germinates in autumn or late winter, then forms large mats of foliage.

USES: Chickweed is used as a cooling herbal remedy and grown as a vegetable crop and ground cover for both human and poultry consumption.  It is often used for digestive problems, and it can help with constipation and stomach issues.  Since it has laxative properties, chickweed tea is sometimes recommended for weight loss, but any weight loss would be temporary, so it’s not really practical.  Topically, it’s used for skin conditions, and it can be made into creams and ointments for psoriasis, itching and dry skin.  

The soothing properties of this gentle herb are more than just skin deep, and it’s also used internally for soothing inflammatory issues such as arthritis and joint pain.  Since it’s both soothing and mildly diuretic, it’s a common treatment for urinary tract infections.  Though the evidence is anecdotal, it’s said to be a good remedy for hot flashes, but only if it’s taken daily.

GROWING FROM SEED:  Sow in fall or spring. Mix small seed with sand to stretch it, strew seed on surface, press in, and keep moist until germination. Grows best in cool soils. In Zone 7 and up, the plant may grow large enough to be harvested even in midwinter.