Botanical Name: Trientalis borealis Raf.
Other Names: Star Flower, Northern Starflower, American Starflower, Mayflower, Star-chickweed, Chickweed Wintergreen, and Star-of-Bethlehem.
Starflower, a perennial herb, thrives from slender, creeping rhizomes. Its leaves are uncomplicated, arranged in whorls of 5 to 9 at the stem’s apex. These leaves are either stemless or possess very short stalks, exhibiting a structure that ranges from entire to finely-toothed.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used to help reduce the pains associated with premenstrual stress syndrome (PMS)
- Maintains the health of cells and reduces inflammation
- Rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
- Essential omega-6 fatty acid
