Chickweed Extract (Stellaria media) — if you’re a gardener, we’d like to bet you don’t think too highly of this common “weed.” Our aim with this post is to change your mind (well, maybe just a little).

Chickweed is a member of the Caryophyllaceae, or carnation family, and is commonly found throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Its use as a medicinal herb spans many cultures and centuries.

Cherished by Native Americans, this edible medicinal herb was traditionally used as a general tonic to help maintain health during harsh winter months. In the 17th century, English herbalist John Gerard documented Chickweed’s fast-acting anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been widely utilized in both Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine — a theme we see repeated again and again with truly beneficial botanicals. Even chickens love it (which is how Chickweed earned its name).

Our definition of a weed is simply any plant growing where it isn’t wanted. While Chickweed can be an invasive pest in gardens, to us as all-natural product manufacturers, it is nothing short of a minor miracle in organic skin care.

Here at the PuraVeda Organics Lab in Asheville, NC, we steam-distill organically grown Chickweed to create a standardized, concentrated extract used in many of our skin care formulations.

Chickweed owes its antioxidant properties to high levels of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, and Bioflavonoids. Its soothing, calming, and gently astringent effects on the skin are attributed to its rich mineral content, including Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.

We prominently use Chickweed Extract in our Sensitive, Blemished & Rosacea Care (SBR) line, where it is especially beneficial for conditions such as Rosacea, Psoriasis, and Eczema. It is also featured in all of our eye care products due to its superior ability to help reduce swelling and puffiness.

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Due to the fact of our high-quality ingredients, we have recently received many requests for sourcing or purchasing individual ingredients from our lab. To get the best possible results, we recommend trying our products as they’re specifically formulated with the right concentration of key ingredients.

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