Known by the scientific name of ‘Stellaria Media’, and some other names like tongue grass, adder's mouth, satin flower, chick wittles etc, Chickweed is a natural herb with magical health benefits and loads of wellness. The weeds being a favorite food of chicken, Chickweed thus got its name. Grown as a vegetable crop or a garden weed, chickweed is useful for human as well as poultry consumption. This herb has multiple health benefits. For easy consumption, the herb has been introduced in the form of tea in the market and now, one can avail ‘Chickweed tea’ at their doorstep. Chickweed tea is sold by many companies in the local supermarkets and also available online.
Chickweed tea has many health benefits, some of which are discussed here. To start with, it is a natural body cleanser. It helps flush out waste and detoxifies the body, thus aiding in better functioning of kidneys, intestines and urinary tract. Hence it can be said that Chickweed tea is a natural detoxifier.
Chickweed tea is useful in treating skin irregularities such as rashes, insect bites, warts and even acne and pimples. Mixing Chickweed tea with shampoos and conditioners has helped in getting rid of dandruff, hence its uses also include ‘anti-dandruff’ properties.
Chickweed tea has anti-inflammatory properties and is a great natural pain reliever. People suffering from stiff and sore joints or arthritis have found relief from pain and discomfort when they consumed Chickweed tea. External application of Chickweed has also shown to have given relief from pain, swelling and inflammation. The most important health benefit of Chickweed Tea is aiding weight loss the natural way. Consuming Chickweed Tea is a healthy and natural way to lose weight. Having little or no time for gym/exercise, people often search for quick and fast weight shedding remedies. Little do they realize the risks associated with these kind of weight reducing medicines. Most weight loss pills, being sold over the counter today, are not FDA approved and are dangerous, with many side effects. The hidden truth is that most of them can cause many health problems in the form of side effects like insomnia, anxiety, increased heart rate etc. Many of these pills also dehydrate the body through starvation. Also useful nutrients are lost during the process. Chickweed tea comes as a healthy natural and safe alternative which aids in weight-loss gradually and effectively. Chickweed tea promotes excellent metabolism in the body and helps digestion in a way that one can get rid of bacteria which is suppressing the digestive system from functioning effectively. It also helps the body to detoxify naturally, and prevents the urge to over-eat and prevents cravings. One or two cups had prior to a meal can not only aid healthy digestion but also proves effective for weight loss. Also recommended for people to consume after their exercise regime.