Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Culinary Herb • Herbal Tea Ingredient • Spiritual Botanical

Chickweed is a tender, nutrient-dense herb traditionally enjoyed as both a food and a gentle botanical. With its mild, fresh flavor and soft green aroma, Chickweed has long been incorporated into teas, broths, pestos, and herbal infusions, as well as spiritual practices centered on renewal, harmony, and gentle restoration.

This versatile plant bridges the worlds of nourishment and intention—making it a beautiful addition to the kitchen, apothecary, and ritual space alike.

Our Chickweed is carefully dried and packaged in small batches to preserve its natural color, flavor, and botanical integrity.

Culinary & Food Uses

Chickweed has traditionally been enjoyed as a wild edible and culinary herb:

• Herbal teas and light infusions
• Broths, soups, and nourishing herbal stocks
• Finely chopped into pestos, sauces, and spreads
• Added to green powders and herbal blends
• Gentle daily sipping teas

Flavor profile: mild, green, and lightly vegetal.

Traditional & Herbal Context

(Shared for cultural and educational reference)

Across European and folk herbal traditions, Chickweed has been valued as:

• A gentle, cooling green herb
• A seasonal springtime botanical
• A traditional cleansing and refreshing plant
• A soft, balancing addition to herbal formulas

These uses reflect traditional foodways and herbal knowledge.

Spiritual & Energetic Uses

In spiritual and folk traditions, Chickweed is associated with:

• Renewal and fresh beginnings
• Emotional softness and harmony
• Clearing stagnant or heavy energy
• Peaceful transitions and heart-centered work
• Spring, growth, and rejuvenation

Commonly used in charm bags, spell jars, bath rituals, altar work, and seasonal intention practices.

Ways to Use

• Brew as a simple tea or infusion
• Blend into culinary dishes and herbal recipes
• Infuse into oils for ritual or body-care use
• Add to bath blends or spiritual cleanses
• Include in apothecary jars or herbal crafting

Ingredients

• Chickweed (Stellaria media), dried aerial parts

Quality & Sourcing

• Sold by the ounce
• Fresh, dried Chickweed
• Small-batch packaged
• Food-grade botanical
• Crafted and packaged by The Good Shaman

Safety & Care

• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications
• Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Caryophyllaceae family
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight