Chickweed is very nutritious and is used in salads and soups, in the raw form. Apart from the use of its fresh form as salad green, chickweed can be added to tea. It is one of the ones that tastes good, with little to no bitter aftertaste (at least to me) It is very healthy, they say that it contains many nutrients, healthy components, Proteins, fiber, essential fatty acids, etc. It contains saponins, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA is a type of omega-6 fatty acid), coumarin, flavonoids (rutin), hydroxycoumarin, etc. along with a host of minerals and Vitamins

It is a rich source of aluminum, Calcium  chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese, iron, silicon and zinc. Moderate amounts of Vit A , B vitamins,  Vit C chlorophyll, potassium and fiber are also found in this plant. The saponins reduce the thickness of the cell membranes, facilitating the increased absorption of nutrients and also cleanses the body by dissolving the plaque in arteries, fats and other toxic materials.

On the farm, everyone likes their chickweed including the birds and the four footed critters.

The history of chickweed health benefits can be traced back to the sixteenth century, when people used this herb for soothing inflammations, skin conditions and some other diseases, modern herbalists recommend this plant for the treatment of various medical conditions, even though none of them is scientifically proven. Owing to the popularity of this herb and its health benefits, chickweed is now available in the form you can think of at the health food store but the fresh form is considered to be the best. Remember to use any new plant with care, Always try a tiny amount and then give yourself time to see if you have any reactions.