{"product_id":"fikaria-zochadochorto","title":"Pickles – Sowthistle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicaria – Zohadochorto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dried herbal raw material associated with the species \u003cem\u003eFicaria verna\u003c\/em\u003e, known internationally as lesser celandine. It is a low-growing spring plant in the Ranunculaceae family, with glossy yellow flowers and fleshy leaves. Its name and traditional presence should not lead to arbitrary consumption: the fresh plant in particular contains irritating compounds, and a clear distinction must be made between historical references and safe modern use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFicaria verna – botanical identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicaria appears early in spring in damp, shady places. It belongs to the same broader family as several plants that contain active and irritating substances. The dried product looks different from the fresh plant, so identification based only on a photograph or common name is not sufficient when deciding how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy caution is needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fresh plant material may contain compounds associated with protoanemonin that cause irritation. Processing and drying change the raw material’s profile, but this is no reason to assume that every dried batch is automatically suitable for unrestricted internal use. We do not recommend improvised infusions or dosages without verification of the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTraditional references without therapeutic claims\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant appears in older European herbal sources, but historical references do not amount to modern evidence of efficacy or safety. For this reason, we do not attribute therapeutic properties to ficaria and do not recommend it for treating any specific condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDifferent plants, different profiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Greek names may vary from region to region. If you are looking for another traditional dried herb, you can see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pnevmonochorto-poulmonaria\"\u003eLungwort – Pulmonaria\u003c\/a\u003e, which is an entirely different botanical material. We do not substitute one plant for another just because their folk names or traditional references are similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA little Spices Bazaar secret\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lesser-known herbs, the best practice is to keep the product, its commercial name, and its botanical identity together. An unlabelled jar of dried leaves can quickly become impossible to identify safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage and precautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore dry, tightly sealed, and away from light. Unsupervised internal use or use of the fresh plant is not recommended due to its irritating constituents. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, in cases of chronic illness, or when taking medication, professional guidance is required before any regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more flavors, aromas, and stories from around the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Spices Bazaar on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/www.SpicesBazaar.gr\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Aiodigoseyexias\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e for new arrivals, recommendations, and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spices Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54895974023495,"sku":"SB-HER-FIK-050","price":5.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54895974056263,"sku":"SB-HER-FIK-100","price":8.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":54895974089031,"sku":"SB-HER-FIK-500","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 g","offer_id":54895974121799,"sku":"SB-HER-FIK-1K","price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/spices-bazaar-2.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/fikaria-zochadochorto","provider":"Spices Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}