Chickweed  works as a mild diuretic, draining the body of waste through the urine and helping to move stagnant lymph fluid. Chickweed's high chlorophyll seems to lend to its anti-inflammatory action, it works wonderfully on irritated, itchy, inflamed skin. It has that same reaction inside the body; it helps to cool inflamed tissue states like ulcers and gastritis.
 
 
Chickweed is nutritive, containing minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium. Chickweed may help facilitate chemical breakdown as its thought to help the body better assimilate nutrients. Chickweed is also one of the herbs that are tooted for weight loss as it is thought to give a feeling of satiety.
 
 
Contraindications: The saponin content in this plant may interfere with the absorption of some medications. The recommendation is to use this plant 1 hour before or after taking medication.