{ "id":678831171, "title":"Rustyback Fern","handle":"rustyback-fern", "description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRUSTYBACK FERN - Skorpidi - Ceterach officinarum - Aspleniaceae family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon Names: Scaly Spleenwort, Scale Fern, rustyback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRustyback fern is native to western and central Europe as well as the Mediterranean region. It is well-known as a resurrection plant due to its high concentrations of phenolic compounds which enable it to negate destructive agents. It is drought-resistant and has been widely used as a diuretic. Ferns increase soil fertility and studies have revealed ferns help to remove heavy metals such as arsenic from soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFerns (most varieties) can be used in place of hops when fermenting beer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts traditional use is antitussive, and lung infections. It is most effective as a bronchial relaxant, used for bronchitis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHas a traditional use as a diuretic; dissolves gravel and kidney stones; generally used to tonify the urinary system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCombats intestinal parasites and dispels diarrhea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ediuretic, antitussive, bronchial relaxant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitter, earthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, polyphenols, peroxidase\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo known cautions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe taste is extremely bitter and should be sweetened with other herbs such as licorice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. 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