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Le Chou mouffette<\/em>ou Symplocarpus foetidus<\/em>L'ortie royale est une plante des zones humides connue pour son grand feuillage et son ar\u00f4me proche de celui de la mouffette. Originaire d'Am\u00e9rique du Nord, elle fleurit au d\u00e9but du printemps avec un spadice produisant de la chaleur. 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\r\n Contraindications:<\/strong>\r\n People with known allergies or sensitivities to plants in the Araceae family should avoid skunk cabbage. Due to potential toxicity, it is particularly advised against for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with pre-existing health conditions should consult with a healthcare professional before use[^1] [^2] [^3] [^4].\r\n<\/div>","value_formatted":"
\r\n Contraindications:<\/strong>\r\n People with known allergies or sensitivities to plants in the Araceae family should avoid skunk cabbage. Due to potential toxicity, it is particularly advised against for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with pre-existing health conditions should consult with a healthcare professional before use[^1] [^2] [^3] [^4].\r\n<\/div>","value":"
\r\n Contraindications:<\/strong>\r\n People with known allergies or sensitivities to plants in the Araceae family should avoid skunk cabbage. Due to potential toxicity, it is particularly advised against for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with pre-existing health conditions should consult with a healthcare professional before use[^1] [^2] [^3] [^4].\r\n<\/div>","field":{"ID":720,"key":"field_65bfd855850fb","label":"Side Effects","name":"side_effects","aria-label":"","prefix":"acf","type":"textarea","value":null,"menu_order":9,"instructions":"","required":0,"id":"","class":"","conditional_logic":0,"parent":713,"wrapper":{"width":"","class":"","id":""},"default_value":"","maxlength":"","rows":"","placeholder":"","new_lines":"","_name":"side_effects","_valid":1}},"legal_status":{"simple_value_formatted":"The legality status of skunk cabbage is not specifically mentioned in most regulations, which suggests that it is likely not a controlled substance. As a common wetland plant, skunk cabbage does not typically fall under legal scrutiny and does not appear to have any restrictions for possession or cultivation. However, considering regional variations, it's always best to check with local laws to ensure compliance, especially if you plan to harvest or use the plant in any form. Remember, though, that just because a plant is legal does not mean it is safe to consume or use, particularly in non-traditional ways such as smoking.
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