{"product_id":"pica-pica-2-vainas-mucuna-pruriens","title":"Pica Pica 2 Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003ePica Pica Pods. Each package contains 2 pica pica pods. Very commonly used in religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral knowledge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epica pica pod\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003estinging nettle\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edwarf nettle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eUrtica urens\u003c\/em\u003e), is a plant structure found in plants of the \u003cem\u003eUrticaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family. This plant is characterized by an upright form, and its pod is an important part of its defense system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pica pica pod, or the plant's \u003cstrong\u003eleaves and stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, are covered with microscopic \u003cstrong\u003estinging hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. These hairs contain an irritating substance, such as \u003cstrong\u003ehistamine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which causes an itchy, burning, or stinging sensation on the skin upon contact. When the plant is touched, these hairs break and release the venom, causing the skin reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pica pica pod generally has a rough and rugged texture, with a bright green color. The leaves are simple, with toothed edges, and their arrangement is opposite. It is commonly found in humid areas, fertile soils, and shady areas, and usually grows as an annual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its ability to cause skin irritation, dwarf nettle also has some medicinal uses, such as in infusions to relieve pain or digestive problems, although it should always be handled with caution due to its irritating potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSHE MIAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32441564070059,"sku":"ACPI0131190Art","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5952\/0683\/files\/446089F1-A09A-40FC-A030-342D2D41371B.jpg?v=1788971285","url":"https:\/\/www.inshemiami.com\/en\/products\/pica-pica-2-vainas-mucuna-pruriens","provider":"INSHEMIAMI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}