Chickweed Cut – Stellaria media Dried Aerial Herb Eastern Europe Cut and Sieved, Herbal Tea Blending Tea Bag Production Capsule Manufacturing, Wholesale Australia The Herbal Connection

BULK Chickweed 5kg Carton

Name: BULK Chickweed 5kg Carton
SKU: HT.CHW5K
Price: 325.66 AUD
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SKU: HT.CHW5K

Botanical: Stellaria media

Origin: Hungary

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Stellaria media Cut & Sieved Aerial Herb 5-Star Eat Safe Licensed Facility Herbal Tea · Tea Blending · Food Ingredient

Chickweed Cut — Stellaria media, Eastern Europe

Chickweed Cut (Stellaria media) — dried and cut aerial herb sourced from Eastern Europe. Chickweed is a low-growing, annual flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae (carnation) family, found naturally across Europe, Asia, and North America and widely distributed as a common garden and field plant in temperate climates. Despite its reputation as a garden weed in many parts of the world, chickweed has a long history of use as both a culinary herb and a botanical ingredient — the fresh young shoots and leaves are edible and have been consumed as a salad green and pot herb across Europe for centuries, and the dried aerial herb has an equally long history in European botanical traditions.

The dried cut aerial herb — leaves, stems, and small flowers harvested together at the above-ground stage — is the commercially traded form used in herbal tea blending, botanical ingredient applications, and wholesale supply. Chickweed has a mild, slightly grassy, green flavour with a clean, neutral character that blends well with other botanicals. The cut and sieved format is consistent in particle size and suitable for tea bag production, loose leaf blending, and capsule manufacturing. This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

Product Specifications

Botanical Identity
Botanical	Stellaria media
Common Name	Chickweed; Common Chickweed; Winterweed; Starwort; Satin Flower; Stitchwort
Family	Caryophyllaceae
SKU	HT.CHWK1
Source & Processing
Origin	Europe
Plant Part	Aerial herb — leaves, stems, and small flowers harvested above ground
Cut Specification	Cut & sieved — consistent particle size for tea blending and production
Ingredient Declaration	Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Organic Status	Conventional (non-organic)
Sensory Profile
Colour	Pale to mid green — typical of dried aerial herb
Aroma	Mild, fresh, slightly grassy — neutral and clean
Flavour Profile	Mild, mildly grassy, and clean — neutral character that blends well with other botanicals; low bitterness
Applications & Use
Primary Applications	Herbal tea blending, tea bag production, loose leaf tea, capsule manufacturing, botanical ingredient applications
Blending Notes	Mild and neutral — works as a filler and bulking herb in blends; compatible with nettle, cleavers, dandelion leaf, and other green herb blends
Compliance & Storage
Allergens	No known food allergens. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
Storage	Below 23°C in a sealed, airtight container away from light and moisture
Facility	5-Star Eat Safe Licensed Facility — HACCP certified, freeze-treated, stored in dry, cool conditions away from direct sunlight
Documentation	Certificate of analysis and specification sheet available on request — contact sales@herbalconnection.com.au

Additional Information

BULK Chickweed 5kg Carton

$325.66

Chickweed Herb — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

What is chickweed herb used for?

Chickweed (Stellaria media) is used primarily as a dried herbal tea ingredient — one of its most established applications in the wholesale botanical market. It appears in loose leaf tea blends, tea bag production, and spring herb or 'green herb' blends alongside botanicals such as nettle leaf, cleavers, dandelion leaf, and plantain. Beyond tea, dried chickweed is used as a botanical food ingredient, in capsule manufacturing for the supplement trade, and as a naturopathic dispensary herb. It has a long traditional history in European herbal practice. This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

What does chickweed taste like?

Dried chickweed herb has a mild, fresh, slightly grassy flavour with very low bitterness — considerably more neutral than botanicals like nettle, dandelion, or cleavers. In a herbal tea blend it adds a clean, green botanical body without dominating the flavour profile. This makes chickweed a useful and versatile blending herb: it contributes without asserting. The taste is often described as lightly grassy and mild — somewhat similar to the flavour of mild salad greens. Fresh chickweed is edible and has been eaten as a salad green in European foraging traditions; the dried herb in tea has this same clean, gentle character.

Is chickweed edible?

Yes — chickweed (Stellaria media) is edible and has been consumed as a food plant across Europe for centuries. The fresh young shoots and leaves are eaten raw as a salad green, added to soups, and used as a pot herb. The plant is entirely edible — leaves, stems, and small white flowers. Chickweed is not poisonous and is not toxic to humans. The dried cut herb sold by The Herbal Connection is the preserved form of the same aerial herb, used as a food ingredient in herbal tea blending and food manufacturing applications. This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

What are the benefits of chickweed herb and chickweed tea?

Chickweed (Stellaria media) has a long history of traditional use as both a culinary herb and a botanical tea ingredient in European herbal traditions. As a food ingredient, it is a mild, nutritious green herb that has been consumed as part of traditional foraging and food culture. As a dried herbal tea, it is commonly combined with other spring and green herbs in botanical blends. The Herbal Connection supplies dried chickweed as a food ingredient only. We do not make therapeutic claims about this or any other product. For specific information about the traditional uses and properties of chickweed, we recommend consulting a qualified naturopath or herbalist.

Where can I buy dried chickweed herb in Australia?

The Herbal Connection supplies dried chickweed herb wholesale to tea blenders, naturopathic dispensaries, health food manufacturers, supplement producers, and food businesses across Australia. Available online in multiple wholesale pack sizes with no minimum order requirement. We are based in Coomera, QLD and supply wholesale nationally. For bulk quantities, custom pack sizes, or ongoing supply arrangements, contact our team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au. Certificate of analysis and specification sheet available on request.

Is chickweed poisonous? Is it safe for dogs and animals?

Common chickweed (Stellaria media) is not considered poisonous to humans or most animals. It is a non-toxic edible plant that has been consumed by humans as food for centuries, and it is also commonly eaten by birds (it is a traditional bird food — the name 'chickweed' relates to chickens and other birds consuming it), rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses without issue. For specific guidance on feeding chickweed to pets or livestock, consult your vet. This product is sold as a dried food ingredient for human food and beverage manufacturing applications — not as an animal feed or veterinary product.

How do I use dried chickweed herb in tea blending?

Chickweed herb's mild, neutral flavour profile makes it a flexible addition to herbal tea blends. For loose leaf tea, it works well at 10–40% of blend weight alongside other spring and green herbs — common pairings include nettle leaf, cleavers, dandelion leaf, plantain, and red clover. For tea bag production, the cut and sieved particle size is suitable for both standard flat tea bags and pyramid tea bags; typical fill weight per bag is 1.5–2.5g. Because chickweed is mild, it pairs well with strongly flavoured herbs where some softening and additional volume are needed without adding bitterness or dominant herbal notes. For bulk order pricing and technical documentation, contact sales@herbalconnection.com.au.

What wholesale quantities and pack sizes are available?

Chickweed Herb (HT.CHWK1) is available in multiple wholesale pack sizes. Certificate of analysis, specification sheet, and country of origin documentation are available on request. The Herbal Connection operates a 5-Star Eat Safe licensed, HACCP-certified facility and supplies wholesale nationally across Australia. Contact our team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au for pricing, bulk volume enquiries, and documentation.