* Chickweed may cause contact dermatitis and people with allergies to the daisy plant family could also react to chickweed.
* 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.
* Contains plant chemicals known as saponins, which can be toxic to some species when consumed in large quantities. Chickweed has been known to cause saponin poisoning in cattle. However, as the animal must consume several kilos of chickweed in order to reach a toxic level, such deaths are extremely rare.
==The benefits of Chickweed are==
Herbalists have found that chickweed is effective in treating hemorrhoids, eczema, and other irritating skin conditions.