{ "id":677802179, "title":"Maidenhair Fern","handle":"maidenhair-fern-polytrihi", "description":"\u003cb\u003eMAIDENHAIR FERN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- (Polytrihi) -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdiantum Capillus - Veneris \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePteridaceae family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names: Venus-hair fern, Five-finger fern, Rock fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaidenhair fern is native to southern Europe, the Alps, the eastern Atlantic seaboard, and to Iran. It has ancient use as a medicinal herb, in use in ancient Greece and mentioned by Dioscorides. In France it was formerly made into a famous cough syrup. It is a recognized pectoral herb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaidenhair is small easy growing plant that is normally found throughout California and US. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is a medicinal plant which is usually grows as ornamental plant in most gardens and other homes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaidenhair fern has documented antiviral activity, antimicrobial activity, hypoglycemic activity if water infusion is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe main uses of maidenhair have known to be for respiratory problems such as cough, cold, fever, pneumonia, and mucous formation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaidenhair is also useful in hair loss, gallstones, menstrual disorders, and purifies blood and liver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe properties administered to maidenhair are said to be anti-bacterial, anti-candidal, anti-viral, contraceptive and hypoglycemic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe decoction prepared from maidenhair works as cough suppressant, expectorant, menstrual stimulant and decongestant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor coughs, colds, bronchitis, it has expectorant and diaphoretic actions. Good to use where there is excessive mucus, congestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehelpful in urinary system infections, diuretic, dissolves stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReproductive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehelps regulate menstrual periods in younger women, particularly after childbirth or coming off birth control pills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal use: H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eair rinse for dandruff. Has a traditional use to stimulate hair growth by rubbing onto scalp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe leaves of maidenhair fern are commonly used as a form of decoration on desserts. Blending maidenhair fern with fruit juices yields an energizing drink. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusty, earthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlavonoids, triterpenoids, oleanolines, phenylpropanoids, carbohydrates, carotenoids, and alicyclics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eexpectorant, demulcent, antispasmodic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaidenhair fern has been linked to menstruation and should not be used by pregnant women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMakes a great cough syrup, and flavored with hibiscus and linden flower, and honey, it has a demulcent and expectorant actions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\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":"2015-05-28T12:58:00", "created_at":"2015-05-28T13:09:14", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":6000, "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":[1898057667,37346624460,40242873598031], "variants":[{"id":1898057667,"title":"30g","option1":"30g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22590122188,"product_id":677802179,"position":3,"created_at":"2017-02-23T13:59:42-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:53:03-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Maidenhair_fern.jpg?v=1611262383","variant_ids":[1898057667]},"available":false,"name":"Maidenhair Fern - 30g","public_title":"30g","options":["30g"],"price":700,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943764130","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":16423845967,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Maidenhair_fern.jpg?v=1611262383"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":37346624460,"title":"0.1oz","option1":"0.1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16120097734735,"product_id":677802179,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:52:16-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:53:03-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/maidenhairfern2a.jpg?v=1611262383","variant_ids":[37346624460]},"available":false,"name":"Maidenhair Fern - 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":"728943764130b","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294166724687,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/maidenhairfern2a.jpg?v=1611262383"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":40242873598031,"title":"227 g \/8 oz.","option1":"227 g \/8 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Maidenhair Fern - 227 g \/8 oz.","public_title":"227 g \/8 oz.","options":["227 g \/8 oz."],"price":6000,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/maidenhairfern2a.jpg?v=1611262383","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Maidenhair_Fern1.jpg?v=1611262383","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Maidenhair_fern.jpg?v=1611262383"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/maidenhairfern2a.jpg?v=1611262383", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/maidenhair-fern-polytrihi"}