{"title":"HERBS \u0026 SPICES","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic \u0026amp; Wildcrafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE LOVE USING UPCYCLED, RECYCLED \u0026amp; COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS IN OUR SHIPPING \u0026amp; PACKAGING. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eplease recycle, repurpose or compost packaging after use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"agar-agar-powder-gracilaria-lichenoides","title":"Agar Agar Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgar Agar Powder (GRACILARIA LICHENOIDES)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Powdered) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgar Agar is the powdered refined mucilage from several seaweeds and red algae from the Rhodophyceae family. It is colorless, tasteless and can absorb up to 200 times its volume of water to form a gel. 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The dried alfalfa leaf is widely available in herbal shops and health food stores as an herbal tea, tablet, or powder. The seed is often sprouted and eaten in salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa is a long-lived perennial in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily with leguminous flowers which vary in color from purple to yellow, trifoliate clover-like leaves, and a deep tap root. Some sources say that taproots have been found reaching down 68 feet into the soil! Alfalfa is native to southwest Asia with wild species occurring in the Caucasus, and in mountainous regions of Afghanistan and Iran, and is very widely cultivated throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-cultivation-and-harvesting\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCULTIVATION AND HARVESTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US is the leading producer of alfalfa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-history-and-folklore\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHISTORY AND FOLKLORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa was first grown in the United States by early colonists, but it was not widely cultivated across the country until the California Gold Rush. Alfalfa provides a nutrient dense hay and is considered the foremost forage plant for dairy cows. It is fed to chickens and rabbits and utilized in gardening and large scale agriculture. It is a \"nitrogen fixer\" like many legumes. Alfalfa not only provides healthy nutrients for humans, but it helps to \"heal\" soil as well and makes an effective \"green manure\" for providing nutrients to poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa was used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), making its first appearance around 200 CE during the Han Dynasty, for digestive system support and to stimulate the appetite. Alfalfa was revered for its soothing and strengthening properties. It became available around the 1850's to the Native Americans who adopted it into their healing system and referred to it as 'Buffalo grass'. They would grind up the seed into flour and put in gruels and bread and also ate the young leaves and shoots. In India, alfalfa seeds have been applied topically as a cooling poultice. The leaves are a source for the dietary supplement chlorophyll, and the seeds are used to make a yellow dye. In parts of China and Russia young alfalfa leaves have been served as a vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-flavor-notes-and-energetics\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFLAVOR NOTES AND ENERGETICS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tastes are sweet, bitter, and earthy. 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They introduced the spice to Europe during the 1600's. Despite its popularity, cultivation outside its native region has been uncommon and often unsuccessful. Allspice thrives in warm climates and grows almost entirely in the western hemisphere. Due to its limited range, it is not well known in many parts of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDreid, unripe fruits milled into powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllspice powder is used in baking, spice blends, and tincturing. Frequently used with cardamom, cinnamon, and\/or green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Carribean, fresh leaves known as \"West India bay leaf\" are used for cooking \"jerked\" meats. (Mediterranean bay leaf is not a good substitute.) The essential oil from the leaves, traded as \"West India bay oil,\" is used in industrial production of sausages and hot dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllspice is a celebrated component of Caribbean cuisine, famous for its sweet, spicy fragrance and piquant flavor. It is a classic ingredient for marinades and jerk rubs, and is often included in hot mulled cider during the frosty winter months. Oil derived from allspice is used in the cosmetic industry, lending its scent to perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Contemporary Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Tony Hill (pg. 25-27)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15751147\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15751147\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\" wfd-id=\"56\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo known precautions.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\" wfd-id=\"55\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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It has a warm peppery taste that resembles a combination of Cinnamon, Cloves and Nutmeg. Allspice contains vitamin C, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2 and beta carotene. The whole dried berry is used in cooking and in making potpourris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove Pepper, Jamaican Pepper, Piment, Pimento, Myrtle Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried berry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allspice is used to flavor food, especially to sweeten dishes with its peppery taste. The whole berries can be used in peppermills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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But be warned--the uncooked scent is not pleasant. Perhaps this is why asafoetida was given a common name of devil's dung. On the other hand, because it produces an onion\/garlic flavor when cooked, other cultures have called it the food of the gods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stems and roots of Asafoetida excrete a sap that, when dried, produces a gum that is turned into a powder form of these quality bulk herbs. In addition to cooking, this herb may help to promote digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Indian and Persian cuisines this herbs is used to flavor pickles and it often finds its way into foods of these nations as a condiment. To cook with Asafoetida, one would heat oil or butter in a pan and then add a small amount of the asafoetida dried herbs to the fat to saute. Dishes featuring vegetables or lentils are the usual ones in which Ferula assa-foetida herbs are used to best effect. 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The slices are yellow in color and have a sweet, moistening taste with a firm, fibrous texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried root powdered in the form of tea, encapsulated or as an extract. Powder is mildly sweet and may be sprinkled on food or whipped into a shake or smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost authorities on traditional Chinese medicine recommend taking 9-15 grams (3 to 5 tablespoons) of the whole herb per day as a decoction, made by boiling the ground, dried root in water for a few minutes and then brewing the tea. May also be taken in capsule or extract form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile clinically proven data is lacking, astragalus is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments and functions. 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The varieties of basil are nearly endless, with different cultivars providing a slightly different product within the same species due to hybridization and growing conditions. Generally speaking, the herb is sweet, slightly minty and slightly peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil grows best outdoors in a warm, sunny environment as a garden herb, and can also be potted and grown in a window with plenty of sun. Basil is sensitive to cold and will grow as an annual in regions that frost during the winter. Due to its environmental sensitivity, the herb should be planted in late spring or early summer after the risk of frosting has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil has a unique aroma because of the many constituents of its essential oil. The oil contains 1,8-cineol, citral, eugenol, linalool, methyl chavicol, methyl cinnamate in relatively large quantities and bisabolene, camphor, cryophyllene, geraniol, and ocimene in smaller quantities influencing taste and action in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaf in teas or essential oils for topical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential oil used topically. As a spice it can be liberally used in foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil is well known for its sweet aroma and the fresh, delicious flavor that it lends to food. Basil is traditionally used to spice up pasta, meat, soups and sauces. It is the key ingredient of pesto sauce, where it is mixed with hard cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil. As a flavoring agent, basil is best added at the end of cooking as the intense heat will quickly deteriorate its characteristic taste and aroma. In addition to its culinary uses, basil is used to add fragrance to perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and other body care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e No known precautions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618571075667,"sku":"HRB-0085-1OZ","price":2.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BasilLeaf.JPG?v=1546480132"},{"product_id":"bay-leaf-whole-laurus-nobilis","title":"Bay Leaf Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Leaf - \u003cem\u003eLAURUS NOBILIS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Whole) Available in 1 OZ, 1\/2 OZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-synonyms\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf of the bay laurel, a native shrub of the lands surrounding the northern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean, has a mythic history. Ancient mythology recounts that Apollo pursued the uninterested nymph Daphne. Apollo stalked Daphne until the gods granted her protection by turning her into a bay tree. In the Greek language, the herb is still called \"dafni.\" At the Temple of Delphi, which is dedicated to Apollo, the priestesses would eat bay leaves before divining the future. Because bay leaves are mildly narcotic, this may have helped induce the trance state. Even the roof of the temple was thatched bay leaves. This roofing not only served as a sunscreen, but protection from lightning, disease, and evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomans considered the bay tree the best protection from thunderstorms. As recently as the beginnings of the American era, superstition held that when bay trees died, disaster followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest commercial production of bay leaf today is in Turkey. Bay laurels do not withstand heavy frost but require hot, dry summers for production of concentrated essential oils. In the US, the plant is best suited to interior southern California, although smaller specimens can survive as far north as Oregon. The bay leaf from California is oilier and more pungent than Turkish bay leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaf whole or broken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole or crumbled added to cooking, or consumed as a tea. Bay leaf comes together with parsley and thyme resulting in the subtle yet flavorful blend known as Bouquet Garni, and enhances the taste of any stew, soup or sauce it is introduced into. It is an important ingredient in many French, Moroccan and Turkish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term baccalaureate means laurel berry, and refers to the ancient practice of honoring scholars and poets with garlands from the bay laurel tree. Ever since humans have been using bay leaves, they have been associated with good luck, and warding off evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo known precautions.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618571010131,"sku":"HRB-0089-1OZ","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/DSC_0758_2.JPG?v=1546480134"},{"product_id":"bayberry-root-bark-c-s-wc-myrica-cerifera","title":"Bayberry Root Bark","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBayberry Root Bark - \u003cem\u003eMYRICA CERIFERA\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Wildcrafted) Available in 1OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003eStandardized: bayberry\u003cbr\u003eOther: candle berry, southern bayberry, wax myrtle\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrica Cerifera\u003c\/em\u003e (L.) 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The leaves release an intense, pleasant fragrance when rubbed, and are a safe insect repellent for dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha-pinene, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, betulin, calcium, chromium, cobalt, fiber, gallic acid, magnesium, manganese, myricitrin, niacin, phenolic acid, tannins and tannic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried root bark and sometimes just the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowders, teas, tinctures, and poultices. The tea should be drunk hot. Poultices are usually made by combining bayberry and slippery elm. In some countries a strong bark decoction is used to kill insects, and in Sweden the tree is burned on fires as a smudge for insect repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayberry tree is said to impart good luck and prosperity to the house next to which it is planted. Many rituals involving good luck have revolved around the bayberry tree. 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Beets have the highest sugar content of all the vegetables and are becoming popularly used as a sweetening substitute. Beet juice and beet powder are used to flavor carrot, celery, and other vegetable juices, and also to color a variety of foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets, or at least the leaves of the beet, have been used since before recorded history. Charred beet roots were found among Neolithic remains at an excavation site in the Netherlands. The Sea beet, the ancestor of the modern cultivated beet, was probably domesticated somewhere along the Mediterranean. Both the roots and leaves have been used in folk medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments since the time of the Romans, who used them for fever and constipation. Hippocrates used the leaves as a binding for wounds. In the Talmud, the rabbis recommended \"eating beet root, drinking mead, and bathing in the Euphrates\" as part of a prescription for a long and healthy life. 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It is native to North America and grows in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks. Its red berries ripen in August, and gradually turn blue through the winter. The berries are edible and may be eaten of the bush or made into jams or preserves. 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Black walnut trees exude a sap that discourages growth of competing plants over their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack walnut hulls contain juglone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended for long term use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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The genus name, juglans, is derived from two Latin words; lupiter, meaning Jupiter, and glans, meaning acorn. The literal translation is therefore \"Jupiter's nuts\". According to a Chaldean clay tablet, walnut groves were known to be in the hanging gardens of Babylon. Pliny the Elder (ca.23-79 C.E.) reported cultivation in Italy from trees that had been transported from countries farther east. In ancient Persia, only royalty were supposed to eat them, and they were even referred to as the \"royal walnut\". In America, there is archeological evidence that they were consumed and used by the Native Americans as far back as 2000 B.C.E. Black walnuts are smaller, harder, and more pungent than the English walnuts sold in grocery stores. The hulls without the meaty kernels inside are used in herbal medicine. Black walnut trees exude a sap that discourages growth of competing plants over their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashes, compresses, and baths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended for long term use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569830483,"sku":"HRB-0161-1OZ","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/Bladderwrack.JPG?v=1586341297"},{"product_id":"blessed-thistle-herb-c-s-og-cnicus-benedictus","title":"Blessed Thistle Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlessed Thistle Herb - \u003cem\u003eCNICUS BENEDICTUS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organically Grown) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardized: blessed thistle\u003cbr\u003eOther: holy thistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-synonyms\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-parts-used\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaves and flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed thistle has been revered since at least the Middle Ages in Europe for its healing properties, at which time it was used as a digestive stimulant, a purifying tonic, and was also eaten as a vegetable. 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These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569568339,"sku":"HRB-0169-1OZ","price":3.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BlessedThistle.JPG?v=1545668529"},{"product_id":"blood-root-powder-wc-sanguinaria-canadensis","title":"Bloodroot Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloodroot Powder - \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSANGUINARIA CANADENSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Wild Crafted)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardized: bloodroot\u003cbr\u003eOther: red puccoon, red-root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSanguinaria canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003ePlant Family: \u003cem\u003ePapaveraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited supply and at risk (use consciously)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloodroot is a low-growing woodland herb that grows in the north central United States and the prairie provinces in Canada. 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The stem is bluish, which is where the rest of the name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use during pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569502803,"sku":"HRB-0177-1OZ","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BlueCohoshRt.JPG?v=1544936554"},{"product_id":"blue-vervain-c-s-wc-verbena-hastata","title":"Blue Vervain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Vervain - \u003cem\u003eVERBENA HASTATA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organic) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\" wfd-id=\"59\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\" wfd-id=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\" wfd-id=\"57\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbena hastata is native to North America and is incredibly similar in appearance and properties to its European cousin Verbena officinalis, whom it is often mistaken for. It grows with wild abandon in the Great Plains section of America, and can be found elsewhere on prairies, in meadows, and open woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above-ground parts of the plant gathered before flowering, dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used as a tea, but also as a tincture, syrup, foot soak or bath herb, salve or cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the names for vervain (Herb of the Cross, Herb of Grace, Holy wort) refer to the legend that the wounds of Jesus were dressed with vervain when he was taken down from the cross. This is disputed among biblical scholars as it is not referenced anywhere in modern bibles. It was also used as an ingredient in pagan love potions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\" wfd-id=\"56\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\" wfd-id=\"55\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569470035,"sku":"HRB-0182-1OZ","price":5.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/VervainBlue.JPG?v=1544936557"},{"product_id":"boldo-leaf-c-s-peumus-boldus","title":"Boldo Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoldo Leaf - \u003cem\u003ePEUMUS BOLDUS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Wild Crafted)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoldo is an evergreen shrub most commonly found in Chile, but also occurring in other parts of South America including Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. The plant has since become naturalized outside its native range, with small populations in Europe and Africa. The waxy leaves are highly aromatic to the point of being unpleasantly pungent when crushed. The boldo plant produces small green fruits that are sweet with a pleasant taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchaeologists excavating in the Monte Verde region of southern Chile have found boldo in combination with 22 other herbs wrapped in a seaweed basket estimated to be 12,500 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeas and infusions, or as a capsule or extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoldo leaves are used in Chilean cooking, similar to how bay leaves are used elsewhere in the world. The scent becomes more palatable after drying and cooking, bringing to the surface notes of camphor, pepper, and mint. Essential oil of boldo is used in the perfume industry, and the leaf is an ingredient in liqueurs and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use in persons with obstructions of the bile duct or serious liver conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569404499,"sku":"HRB-0190-1OZ","price":1.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BoldoLeaf.JPG?v=1544936559"},{"product_id":"boneset-herb-c-s-eupatorium-perfoliatum","title":"Boneset Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoneset Herb - \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organically Grown) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEupatorium perfoliatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeverwort, Boneset, Indian sage, sweating plant, wood boneset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Eastern and Central North America, boneset is a perennial daisy, growing 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) tall with a long, hairy stem topped with white flower heads of 10 to 20 blossoms from June to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire plant has traditional uses, including leaf, stem and flower, but typically only the above-ground parts are collected. The herb is dried and chopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole herb in capsules, teas, and tinctures. The tea is very bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish folklore notes that the leaves can be burned to get rid of wasps and flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known precautions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569371731,"sku":"HRB-0195-1OZ","price":4.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/Boneset.JPG?v=1544936560"},{"product_id":"borage-herb-c-s-og-borago-officinalis","title":"Borage Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorage Herb - \u003cem\u003eBORAGO OFFICINALIS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organically Grown) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardized: borage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003ePlant Family: \u003cem\u003eBoraginaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage is a native plant of Southern Europe, having become naturalized all over Europe and the United States. It is a prolific grower, having a tendency to sprout up in abandoned lawns and junkyards. At one time borage was an essential herb for beekeepers, grown to help bees produce more honey. Traditionally, it was also grown as an ornamental, or boiled as a pot herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage is noted for having a cucumber like flavor and is easily recognized by its white prickly hairs and bright blue, star-shaped flowers. Its dark green leaves are gently curved and its fruits consist of dark brown nutlets (seeds) in groups of four. Both Pliny the Elder and Dioscorides claimed that borage was used to \"exhilarate the mind\", comfort the heart, drive sorrow away, and increase one's general happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed, or flower and herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage makes an excellent companion plant alongside tomatoes, cabbages, and other crops, helping to ward away harmful insects and worms. It is also said to improve the yield and disease resistance of the accompanied plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Do not use when nursing or pregnant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569306195,"sku":"HRB-0199-1OZ","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/Borage.JPG?v=1545668534"},{"product_id":"buchu-leaf-powder-wc-barosma-betulina","title":"Buchu Leaf Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuchu Leaf Powder - \u003cem\u003eBAROSMA BETULINA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Powdered) (Organic) Available in 1OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardized: buchu\u003cbr\u003eOther: round buchu, short buchu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgathosma betulina\u003c\/em\u003e (P.J. 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Seldom found in capsule form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuchu oil is widely used in the perfume industry, as well as a component in artificial fruit flavors, alcoholic beverages, frozen dairy desserts, candy, condiments and relishes. The original usage of buchu by the natives of South Africa is somewhat unclear, as the word buchu is a general term in South Africa for aromatic plant. Some have theorized that it may have been applied topically as an insect repellant. The primary action of the herb is antimicrobial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Use with caution in persons with kidney inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569273427,"sku":"HRB-0207-1OZ","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BuchLeafPwd.JPG?v=1545668535"},{"product_id":"buckthorn-bark-c-s-rhamnus-frangula","title":"Buckthorn Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckthorn Bark - \u003cem\u003eRHAMNUS FRANGULA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Wild Crafted) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckthorn is a shrub native to Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. Buckthorn is never used fresh. It is collected in the summer, and then must be aged for at least a year to break down its anthrone chemicals. If the buckthorn is not aged, it is not laxative, it is purgative, causing intense intestinal spasms and vomiting. The herb can be artificially aged by heating or aeration, but some useful constituents may be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly aged bark. (1 year recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest taken as a tablet, can be used as a tea but is hard to drink given its bitter taste. May also be prepared as an extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, it has also been used as a dye for textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569240659,"sku":"HRB-0211-1OZ","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/BuckthornBark.JPG?v=1545668535"},{"product_id":"buckthorn-bark-powder-rhamnus-frangula","title":"Buckthorn Bark Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckthorn Bark - RHAMNUS FRANGULA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Powdered) (Wild Crafted) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckthorn is a shrub native to Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. Buckthorn is never used fresh. It is collected in the summer, and then must be aged for at least a year to break down its anthrone chemicals. If the buckthorn is not aged, it is not laxative, it is purgative, causing intense intestinal spasms and vomiting. The herb can be artificially aged by heating or aeration, but some useful constituents may be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly aged bark. (1 year recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest taken as a tablet, can be used as a tea but is hard to drink given its bitter taste. 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The Indian rhizome is said to have a stronger and more agreeable flavour than that obtained in Europe or the United States. Calamas Root has a taste of a bitter ginger root. Calamus Root will add texture and a nice aroma to potpourris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bach, Baje, Gladdon, Myrtle Flag, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Sedge, Sweet Cane, Sweet Flag, Sweet Grass, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush, Sweet Sedge, Vacha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions and Adverse Reactions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOISON\u003c\/strong\u003e. Calamus Root is not recommended for internal use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569109587,"sku":"HRB-0123-1OZ","price":2.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/CalamusRtAcorus.JPG?v=1544936567"},{"product_id":"caraway-seed-whole-carum-carvi","title":"Caraway Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaraway Seed - \u003cem\u003eCARUM CARVI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Whole) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-common-name\" wfd-id=\"171\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botanical-name\" wfd-id=\"170\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\" wfd-id=\"169\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warming and aromatic \"seeds\" of the caraway plant are used to give a distinctive flavor to rye bread, cabbage, soups, pickles, teas, liqueurs, and spirits. Caraway is said to have been used in Europe longer than any other condiment. A more aromatic and bitter alternative to cumin, caraway is key to Indian, Dutch, German, Russian, and Scandinavian cooking. Although it has an affinity to cooked cabbage and coleslaw, a little ground caraway added at the end of cooking (to avoid bitterness) will add a pleasant and unexpected taste to both sweets and savories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried fruit. 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The fruit of the cardamom plant is a light green oval pod containing three chambers that can hold up to twenty small black seeds. The seeds may be removed from the pods and ground, or the entire pod may be ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malabar Cardamom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pod and Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best flavor, heat the Cardamom Seed in a frying pan and cook the seeds until roasted. Cardamom Seed are used to flavor cakes, gingerbreads, apple pie, candies, cordials, liqueurs and spiced wine, bitters, curries, rice dishes, pickles, sausages and hamburgers. Cardamom Seed is also popular in chai and egg nog. It is also a flavoring in drinks including Arabic-style coffee (add a small amount of ground cardamom to ground espresso before brewing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Powdered cardamom is one of the principal seasonings in Old Bay Seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618569011283,"sku":"HRB-0135-1OZ","price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/CardamomSeedPwd.JPG?v=1545668547"},{"product_id":"carob-powder-medium-roast-ceratonia-siliqua","title":"Carob Powder (Medium Roast)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarob Powder - CERATONIA SILIQUA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Medium Roast) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carob Powder is the dried and powdered pods of the small branching Carob Tree that belongs to the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family. 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These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618568945747,"sku":"HRB-0139-1OZ","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/CardamomSeed.JPG?v=1544936581"},{"product_id":"cascara-sagrada-bark-c-s-rhamnus-purshiana","title":"Cascara Sagrada Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascara Sagrada Bark - \u003cem\u003eRHAMNUS PURSHIANA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascara sagrada, which translates as \"sacred bark\", is a deciduous shrub of the American Northwest, ranging from northern California to the Alaska panhandle in moist forests below 5,000 feet (1,500 m). It is also found in the Rockies of Idaho and Montana. The herb is harvested in the form of quills and pieces of bark, allowed to age at least a year before use in laxative preparations. Cascara sagrada is never to be used fresh and must be aged for at least a year to break down its anthrone chemicals. (The Cascara offered by Mountain Rose Herbs is aged) If the bark is not aged it is a purgative and will cause intense intestinal spasms and vomiting. The herb can be artificially aged by heating but some useful constituents may be lost. In recent times, it has been used as an ingredient in sun screen products, as well as a flavoring agent in foods such as candy, frozen dairy desserts, and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly aged bark (generally 1 year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTablets and extracts. 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Catnip has been used in European folk medicine for generations as a calming agent for body and mind. It is gentle and is very useful for children and infants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatnip is a gray-green perennial with the square stems and terminal flower spikes typical of the Mint or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/em\u003efamily. It has fuzzy, heart-shaped, toothed leaves and grows 2-3 feet tall.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is native to the dry and temperate Mediterranean area in Europe, Asia, and Africa,\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand was introduced to the many parts of the world, particularly North America, by European settlers,\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is now widely naturalized and cultivated extensively in gardens and for commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-history-and-folklore\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHISTORY AND FOLKLORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in traditional medicine in Europe for centuries, and first mentioned in the poetic 11th century herbal,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe viribus herbarum\u003c\/em\u003e, catnip was prized for its ability to calm occasional nervousness and promote restful sleep. It was employed as a relaxant and diaphoretic, and was thus helpful in cases of occasional restlessness Considered extremely useful for children, it was often used to support healthy digestion and soothe the stomach. Further, it was applied externally as a poultice. Catnip may be made into a juice too for topical application as was the practice by Nicholas Culpepper (a 17th century botanist, avid astrologer, physician, and herbalist). It is mainly the flowering tops, dried for tea or fresh as an essential oil that are used, but there are accounts of the root being used too. According to Maude Grieve, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Modern Herbal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(which isn't really that modern anymore as it was published in 1931) the root can be overstimulating, so perhaps its best to stick with the above ground parts. The leaves and young shoots were added to sauces and stews for flavor (which somewhat resemble a mix of mint and pennyroyal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatnip was part of American folk medicine and Native American healing systems, and employed as a gentle tea for children in cases of occasional upset stomach or sleeplessness. Catnip was used by the Hoh, Delaware, and Iroquois tribes for children's complaints due to its mild nature. The Cherokee used the plant similarly to other indigenous groups and also considered it to be an overall strengthening tonic. They chose this herb when a relaxant was needed in cases of irritability or sleeplessness, just like the Europeans. In the southwestern United States, catnip or 'nebada' amongst the Spanish speakers, was utilized in traditional folk medicine to allay a range of digestive challenges. It was considered particularly useful for soothing the stomach and enhancing digestion in infants. Also, it was sold as a brandy infusion with 'hinojo' or fennel as a digestive tonic. Catnip is useful for soothing stomach complaints and therefore good in a laxative formula with harsh herbs like senna. Some herbalists find it helpful to balance physical manifestations such as occasional indigestion that stem from emotional issues or the \"gut level\". This herb is energetically considered to be slightly warming and thus useful as a diaphoretic to bring on perspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-uses-and-preparations\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSES AND PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried leaves, and\/or whole flowering top and leaf, as a tea, sachet, or tincture\u003cbr\u003eFresh leaves, and\/or whole flowering top as an essential oil, or tincture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-herbal-miscellany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHERBAL MISCELLANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne version of an old adage regarding the relationship between cats and catnip is this: 'If you set it, the cats will eat it, If you sow it, the cats don't know it.' This folk myth suggests that when plants are grown from seed, or 'sown' cats don't bother the plant, but when they are transplanted, cats will destroy it. The feline's attraction to this plant is curious indeed, and in fact, referred to as the \"the catnip response.\" It is not just observed in domesticated housecats, but also in jaguars, tigers, leopards, lions, and several other large cats. It elicits behaviors such as chewing and head shaking, rolling around on the floor, and even arouses sexual desire; this response lasts from fifteen minutes to one hour. They are responding to the scent of nepetalactone in catnip, the aromatherapeutic element being more powerful than taking it internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known precautions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618568814675,"sku":"HRB-0157-1OZ","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/CatnipLF.JPG?v=1561544454"},{"product_id":"cayenne-pepper-powder-90m-h-u-og-capsicum-annuum","title":"Cayenne Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne Pepper Powder - \u003cem\u003eCAPSICUM ANNUUM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(90m Heat Units) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChili is the Aztec name for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e. It has been used as a food by Native Americans for over 9000 years. The Capsicum family includes bell peppers, red peppers, paprika, and pimento, but the most famous spicy members of the family are cayenne and chile. The tasty hot peppers have long been used in many of the world's cuisines, but their greatest use in health comes from, surprisingly, conventional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit, fresh or dried, chopped or powdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely used in cooking. Most often compounded as a cream for external use, rarely brewed into a tea for internal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burning sensation of hot peppers is a reaction of the central nervous system to capsaicin; unlike horseradish, wasabi, garlic, ginger, and mustard, capsaicin only causes the sensation of damage, not real damage to tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcessive use may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Not to be exposed to broken skin or eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618568781907,"sku":"HRB-0163-1OZ","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/DSC_0916.JPG?v=1544936601"},{"product_id":"celandine-herb-c-s-chelidonium-majus","title":"Celandine Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelandine Herb - \u003cem\u003eCHELIDONIUM MAJUS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Wild Crafted) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelandine is a herbaceous perennial in the poppy family, with blue-green, divided leaves and flowers of four yellow petals yielding a pod-like fruit. It has an odd and unpleasant odor and a bitter and pungent taste. It is indigenous to Europe, but is naturalized in the United States. The word celandine is a corruption of the Greek word Chelidon, which translates as \"a swallow\". This refers to the tradition of Chelidonium, which says that the herb blooms when the swallows arrive, and fades when they depart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePARTS USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above-ground parts of the plant, dried, cut and\/or powdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTYPICAL PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used to make teas, but more often used as an extract or encapsulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen burned as incense, celandine is said to be protective and confusing to ones enemies, and reputed to keep away both witches and the police.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot for use in pregnancy or lactation except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for use in persons with biliary obstruction having a history of liver disease, or taking substances contraindicated with liver disease. Not for long term use except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31618568749139,"sku":"HRB-0171-1OZ","price":2.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/products\/Celadine.JPG?v=1544936609"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1100\/3960\/collections\/2c79f52e3ee604a77f7874dd89943eb5_8f4ffa77-91dd-4cba-91eb-6b30598f1547.jpg?v=1563545666","url":"https:\/\/dragonherbarium.com\/collections\/herbs-and-spices\/oat-straw.oembed","provider":"Dragon Herbarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}