{"product_id":"comptonie-voyageuse-feuille","title":"Comptonia peregrina leaves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sweetfern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the boreal forest, sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina) is a plant that was and still is used in medicine by several Indigenous communities in North America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey primarily use this plant as a poultice to treat a variety of ailments. However, sweetfern is still used for most of the same purposes in modern herbalism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried leaves of \u003cstrong\u003esweetfern\u003c\/strong\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003eComptonia peregrina\u003c\/strong\u003e) are often used in infusions for their soothing and purifying properties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are some ideas on how to use them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eTo benefit from the properties of dried leaves, you can prepare an infusion. Take about 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves for one cup of hot water. Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. This gentle and slightly fragrant infusion is ideal for soothing stomach aches, promoting digestion, or simply for relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam bath\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eYou can also use them in steam inhalation for their purifying and calming properties. Heat water in a bowl, add a few sweetfern leaves, then inhale the steam for a few minutes to clear the respiratory passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoothing compress\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePrepare a decoction by boiling the leaves in water for about 15 minutes. Use this decoction as a compress to soothe skin inflammations or localized pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cold water infusion of the leaves was used externally to counteract the effect of poison ivy. It is also used to wash stings, minor hemorrhages, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the past, Indigenous people used sweetfern to treat flu-related symptoms, and they also attributed anti-inflammatory and stimulating properties to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Floèm","offers":[{"title":"Bag 9g \/ Bulk","offer_id":53978390692208,"sku":"ING-COM-FE-9G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/comptonie-voyageuse-feuille-floem-402499.jpg?v=1783128168","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-ae\/products\/comptonie-voyageuse-feuille","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}