{ "id":390412247, "title":"Fireweed","handle":"fireweed-epilovio-epilobium-angustifolium-30-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eFIREWEED - Epilovio - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpilobium angustifolium\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e - Onagraceae Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: willow herb\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFireweed is a pioneer. It is an indigenous plant to North America and Europe, often found in highland areas but also found to grow in disturbed areas or after fire has scorched the land. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLong considered a pot herb, the young shoots in spring were collected and slow cooked to preserve nutritive properties. Early shoots can be eaten raw or lightly cooked; young leaves can be eaten similar to spinach. Flower buds are edible and can make a nice addition to salads. Shoots and young stems can be peeled and eaten as an asparagus substitute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory system:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used in upper respiratory complaints ranging from spasmodic coughs, whooping cough, asthma, and the like. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnti-inflammatory actions lend it to use for enlarged prostate, and urinary or kidney system complaints. In laboratory tests it has demonstrated the action of inhibiting cell proliferation of the prostate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigestive System: Demulcent actions lend it for use with colitis, IBS, and other irritated conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Made into a salve, it has a common use in Europe to soothe irritated skin conditions, especially in children, and can be used in a heal-all salve for minor burns, abrasions, and itching skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnti-spasmodic, mucilaginous, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTannins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNone known. The leaves of fireweed have been used as survival food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA European formula for prostate, kidney, and urinary health included equal parts of mallow, nettles, fireweed, dandelion root, and thyme made into a tea, and taken for two to three months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:52:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:52:59", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":800, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914788775,37445767948], "variants":[{"id":914788775,"title":"30g","option1":"30g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763751","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22591588876,"product_id":390412247,"position":3,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:07:56-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:14:40-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Fireweed.jpg?v=1611260080","variant_ids":[914788775]},"available":true,"name":"Fireweed - 30g","public_title":"30g","options":["30g"],"price":800,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":67,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763751","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8949923919,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Fireweed.jpg?v=1611260080"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37445767948,"title":"0.1oz","option1":"0.1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763752b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16119954604111,"product_id":390412247,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:14:26-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:14:40-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Fireweed2a.jpg?v=1611260080","variant_ids":[37445767948]},"available":false,"name":"Fireweed - 0.1oz","public_title":"0.1oz","options":["0.1oz"],"price":100,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763751","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294022840399,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Fireweed2a.jpg?v=1611260080"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Fireweed2a.jpg?v=1611260080","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Fireweed1.jpg?v=1611260080","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Fireweed.jpg?v=1611260080"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Fireweed2a.jpg?v=1611260080", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/fireweed-epilovio-epilobium-angustifolium-30-grams"}
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