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Matteucia struthiopteris

Nutritive

Matteuccia struthiopteris

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

North American and European edible fern; young fiddleheads eaten as spring vegetable with nutritional value.

Active Compounds

beta-carotenevitamin Comega-3 fatty acidsmineralsantioxidants

Traditional Uses

food source
nutritive tonic
spring cleansing

Modern Uses

nutritive food
antioxidant supplement

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: powder, other
Adult Dose: As food - young fiddleheads cooked
Child Dose: As food - young fiddleheads cooked
Preparation Notes: Fiddleheads must be cooked thoroughly; raw fiddleheads may cause illness.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

raw consumption can cause GI illness

Possible Side Effects

GI upset if eaten raw

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