Aunt Bett said: "There's two things you'll need, food and medicine. You've got 'em both right here. Let 'em grow." She pointed to chickweed.
Facts:
* Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a great source of vitamins A, D, B complex and C.
* Chickweed is also packed with minerals: iron, calcium, potassium and zinc.
* Chickweed can be finely chopped, mixed with a little wet natural clay and applied externally to soothe irritated or broken skin.
* A poultice of chickweed can be applied to cuts, burns and bruises to ease discomfort and promote healing.
* Chickweed is a native of Europe and is spread throughout the United States.
Food:
* A Chickweed tea made by steeping ¼ cup of fresh chopped chickweek in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes, then strained, has benefits as a tonic.
* Chickweed has a delicate cornsilk-like flavor when eaten raw or added to a salad.
* Chickweed tastes like spinach when cooked.
* Chickweed pesto: 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of pine nuts or sunflower seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 packed cups chopped fresh chickweed, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss all ingredients into blender and blend well! This can be used as a dip or over pasta. It can also be frozen.
Chickweed: Let 'em grow.
* When gathering greens, be sure they haven't been sprayed with herbicides.
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