Hey, I just came across your post about making chickweed and plantain skin salve, and I’m honestly kinda blown away! I’ve never even heard of chickweed before, but the way you broke it all down with the step-by-step guide makes it sound like such a cool and useful plant. The idea of just picking something from my backyard (or maybe a park nearby) to whip up a natural remedy is super appealing, especially since I’m always on the hunt for natural, DIY stuff for my skin.

Your post totally opened my eyes to how awesome these “weeds” can be! I had no clue chickweed was edible or could do things like calm inflammation, soothe rashes, or even help cuts heal faster—that’s wild! And pairing it with plantain? I’ve heard of it but never thought it could be a healing herb. The recipe seems pretty doable, and I really appreciate the tip about drying the herbs right to avoid mold—super useful for someone like me who’s just starting out.

I’ve got a couple questions, though: How do you tell when chickweed’s at its prime for picking? Are there any tricks to make sure it’s safe to use (like steering clear of plants near roads or sprayed areas, like you mentioned)? Also, have you ever mixed in other herbs, like that calendula you brought up? I’m curious about playing around with it once I get the basics down. Thanks so much for sharing all this—this post has me pumped to dive into foraging and herbal stuff. Can’t wait to try making this salve and maybe even share some with my buddies!