{"product_id":"comptonie-voyageuse-feuille","title":"Sweet Fern, leaf","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Sweet Fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the boreal forest, sweet fern, also called wandering comptonia, 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 use this plant primarily as a poultice to treat a variety of ailments. However, sweet fern 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\u003esweet fern\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003cbr\u003eTo enjoy the benefits of the dried leaves, you can prepare an infusion. Take about 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of hot water. Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. This infusion, mild and lightly scented, is ideal for soothing stomach aches, aiding digestion, or simply for relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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 sweet fern leaves, then inhale the steam for a few minutes to clear the airways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003c\/li\u003e\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 has been used externally to counteract the effects of poison ivy. It is also used to wash bites, minor bleeding, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the past, Indigenous peoples used sweet fern to treat flu-related symptoms and also attributed anti-inflammatory and stimulating properties to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Floèm","offers":[{"title":"Sac 9g \/ Vrac","offer_id":45774534967349,"sku":"ING-COM-FE-9G","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/4865\/3365\/files\/8187594702901-1.webp?v=1784126343","url":"https:\/\/www.ocanova.ca\/products\/comptonie-voyageuse-feuille","provider":"Ocanova Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}