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Flower chervil (CALLUNA VULGARIS L.) Flower/Cut stem.

The active principles of this plant contain tannins, flavonyl-glucosides (quercitrene and miricitrin), silicic acid and other substances. Despite being a modest plant, brecina is especially effective in the treatment of urinary tract inflammations (it is antiseptic and urinary sedative), prostate hypertrophy, stones and renal affections. The generic name Calluna derives from the Greek kallyno meaning to clean or sweep, as this plant was commonly used in certain localities to make brooms.

The plant is also used in the treatment of urinary tract inflammations

In some regions of Central Europe, brecina is used for the preparation of herbal teas as a substitute for tea. Therapeutically, some species of the genus Erica (Erica herbacea) are also used for the same applications, as they possess similar properties; species of both genera are melliferous and ornamental. Due to its richness in flavonoids, it is used to combat capillary fragility

Brecina, Common heather; Catalan: Bruguerola, Bruga, Bronsa, Herba negra, Salabruga, Xipell; Galician: Carrasca, Carpaza, Queiruga; Basque: Ainarra, Txilar; French: Bruyere, Callune; English: Heather

USES

Knowledge. Diuretic. Add a handful of heather flowers to a liter of water. Boil for a good while until evaporated to half its volume. Filter and sweeten to drink during the day

Decoction.Against urinary infections and particularly, cystitis. A handful of flowers in a liter of water. Let boil 5 minutes. Take 3 cups a day.

Bath. Against rheumatism. Pour a small armful of heather in the bathtub. Bathe 2 times a day.

Decoction. To erase freckles, cure herpes and soothe skin irritations. Pour a good handful of heather flowers per half liter of fresh water . Apply often this preparation

Its consumption does not present a health risk, due to its minimal degree of toxicity, however it is always advisable to avoid any type of natural treatment with medicinal plants for a prolonged period of time

Preservation

Keep in a cool and dry place, away from strong odors and sources of contamination.

DECLARATION OF ALLERGENS

According to the data sheet of the supplier(s):

Contains NO GLUTEN AS AN INGREDIENT, BUT THE ABSENCE OF TRACE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

ALLERGENS:

Contains no allergens as ingredients

Because of cross-contamination may contain Celeriac, nuts, mustard and sesame.

At both our facilities and our supplier's, cleaning and sanitizing processes are carried out after each production to avoid cross-contamination, as well as self-monitoring and verification systems for the confirmation of absence of traces,. However, we cannot claim that the products are free of allergens present in the plant due to accidental contamination

COMMUNITY DIRECTIVE 2006/142/EC ON INGREDIENTS AND LABELLING OF ALLERGENS

According to directive 2003/89/EC below is a list of allergenic ingredients that must be mentioned in the labeling for the purpose of consumer protection since the presence of these substances can cause allergies.

DECLARATION OF NOT GENETICALLY MODIFIED

1. The product does not fall within the scope of Regulations (EC) 1829/2003 (GMO food and feed) and (EC) 1830/2003. That is, it does not contain or consist of GMOs, is not produced from GMOs and does not contain ingredients produced from GMOs. Therefore, it is not subject to the specific labeling requirements set forth in the aforementioned regulation.
2. If there were an accidental contamination of GMOs, it would not exceed the thresholds set out in that regulation
3. Our supplier has an identity system in place that guarantees both of the above
4. No changes will be made to the product supplied without the customer being previously informed.

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

• COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs
• Regulation (EC)No 1830/2003 of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labeling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC
• Regulation (EC)No 1829/2003 of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed
• Regulation (EU) No. 1669/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers and amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004
• Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety and subsequent amendments
• Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
• COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs and subsequent amendments
• REGULATION (EC) NO 396/2005 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC

APTITUDE FOR ETHNIC GROUPS AND OTHERS:

HALAL FITNESS : YES, official certificate not available

DIABETICS SUITABILITY : YES

FIT FOR VEGETARIANS : YES

FIT FOR VEGANISTS : YES

FIT FOR VEGANS : YES

CELIACS SUITABILITY : NO

NOT SUITABLE FOR CELIACS : NO