Chickweed Salve & Chickweed Pesto

Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a delicious and nutrient-dense plant that, luckily for us, grows like a weed. While it’s native to Europe, it has spread to many temperate parts of the world and is naturalized in North America. It loves cooler weather and is often one of the first plants to emerge in spring. It disappears with the heat of summer, and, in some climates, returns in the cooler fall months.

There’s a long list of ways you can use chickweed as an herbal remedy, but one of the best ways to use chickweed is to soothe and cool physical conditions that are hot and dry. Chickweed is a versatile plant, perfect for