Stellaria media is the other name for Chickweed tea, which has benefits ranging from weight loss to pain relief. Being a natural diuretic, this tea can help flush out fat and promote weight loss. Sometimes used as a 'spring cleaner' of the body, this tea also has anti inflammatory properties - making it a herb used for the relief of arthritis. For more information on Chickweed, please see our article here. organically grown Bulgaria Benefits of Chickweed Tea The two main benefits of this tea are... Anti inflammatory Weight loss due to diuretic properties Brewing Pour boiled water in a cup with 1 teaspoon of dried Chickweed herbs. Let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain chickweed out and drink tea while it's hot. Cautionary Chickweed is usually considered a safe herb but it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women without consulting a professional health care provider.