{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-bien-etre","title":"Purple Coneflower (Wellness)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-be\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-be__intro\"\u003eLong valued in traditional herbalism, echinacea is used above all to \u003cstrong\u003esupport the body's natural defences\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-being during cold season. Its flowers and leaves are harvested and dried for tea; the roots are traditionally prepared as a decoction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-be__intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the first signs of a cold, to boost the immune defences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ma-be__bloc ma-be__bloc--sechage\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"ma-be__banniere\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4845\/7092\/files\/be-sechage-v2.jpg?v=1790341843\" alt=\"Bunches of dried flowers tied with string on burlap\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting and drying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-be__texte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong\u003ewhile the plant is in bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e, in dry weather, late in the morning: the dew has evaporated and the aromatic compounds are at their peak. Cut healthy flowers and leaves, leaving two thirds of the plant in place so it grows back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the harvest in a single layer on a rack or a clean cloth, in a \u003cstrong\u003edry, airy place away from light\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light fades the colour and carries off the aromas; so does too much heat. Do not go above 35 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is ready when a stem snaps cleanly instead of bending. Then store in an airtight, opaque jar, away from light, for up to a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ma-be__bloc ma-be__bloc--recette\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"ma-be__banniere\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4845\/7092\/files\/be-infusion-v2.jpg?v=1790341843\" alt=\"Clear herbal tea in a glass cup, next to dried flowers\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking a tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-be__recette\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-be__ing\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEchinacea tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-be__sous\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp dried flowers and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 ml hot water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney or lemon (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ma-be__prep\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMethod\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the echinacea in a cup and pour in the hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet steep \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, covered to keep the aromas in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain, then add honey or lemon to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-be__avis\"\u003eTraditional wellness use. Avoid contact with the eyes. Does not replace medical advice. Use only plants intended for consumption that have not received any treatment incompatible with this use. Not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Auclair","offers":[{"title":"1-2 gallon","offer_id":52900395942020,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4845\/7092\/files\/be-echinacea-purpurea_a893b51b-fa29-44a8-bc52-8238cc747a64.png?v=1790261604","url":"https:\/\/maisonauclair.ca\/en\/products\/echinacea-purpurea-bien-etre","provider":"Maison Auclair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}