{ "id":678831171, "title":"Rustyback Fern - Skorpidi - 40 grams","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. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2015-05-28T14:01:00", "created_at":"2015-05-28T14:03:28", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":99, "price_min":99, "price_max":799, "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":[1901286851,37436771916], "variants":[{"id":1901286851,"title":"40g","option1":"40g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Rustyback Fern - Skorpidi - 40 grams - 40g","public_title":"40g","options":["40g"],"price":799,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"0728943764161"},{"id":37436771916,"title":"1oz","option1":"1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Rustyback Fern - Skorpidi - 40 grams - 1oz","public_title":"1oz","options":["1oz"],"price":99,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":14,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"0728943764161b"}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Rustyback_Fern1.jpg?v=1487877143","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Rustyback_Fern.jpg?v=1487877143"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1065\/products\/600_x_600_Rustyback_Fern1.jpg?v=1487877143", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/rustyback-fern"}