{ "id":390398139, "title":"Couch Grass (Agropyron Repens)","handle":"agriada-agropyron-repens-40-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eCOUCH GRASS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgropyron repens - (AGRIADA) - Grass Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: dog grass, quackgrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCouch grass has an ancient use as a food source, and also herbal medicine. The Greeks used it to treat urinary stones and other urinary issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe roots have a sweet taste resembling licorice root. Dried and ground into meal, bread can be made from couch grass roots.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary system:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e this herb has long been recognized as a go to herb to help dissolve gravel and stones in the kidneys without causing irritation. It is used in urinary tract complaints as it generally soothes irritated mucus membranes. Also prevents kidney stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHelps to expel worms in children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Has been used with enlarged prostate gland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRespiratory system: Rich source of healing mucilages that soothe and relieve inflamed sore throat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be beneficial against gout and rheumatism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiuretic, demulcent, anti-microbial, vermifuge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCool, sweet, moistening, nutritive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSugars, polysaccharides, mucilage, gums, flavonoids, potassium, silicon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen used to irrigate the kidneys it is important to consume large amounts of water. No irrigations should be performed in those with edema due to heart or kidney failure. Couch grass is toxic to birds and may lower blood sugar in people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor urinary system complaints, use with yarrow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo expel worms, combine with wormwood.\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":"2014-10-21T18:05:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:05:22", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":600, "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":[914741391,39623850655823], "variants":[{"id":914741391,"title":"40g","option1":"40g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763690","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22592329292,"product_id":390398139,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:50:39-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:07:25-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Couch_Grass1.jpg?v=1611259645","variant_ids":[914741391]},"available":true,"name":"Couch Grass (Agropyron Repens) - 40g","public_title":"40g","options":["40g"],"price":600,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":29,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763690","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8948645967,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Couch_Grass1.jpg?v=1611259645"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39623850655823,"title":"0.1 oz.","option1":"0.1 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Couch Grass (Agropyron Repens) - 0.1 oz.","public_title":"0.1 oz.","options":["0.1 oz."],"price":100,"weight":3,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":24,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/couchgrass2a.jpg?v=1611259645","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_couchgrass.jpg?v=1611259645","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Couch_Grass.jpg?v=1611259645","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Couch_Grass1.jpg?v=1611259645"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/couchgrass2a.jpg?v=1611259645", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/agriada-agropyron-repens-40-grams"}