Chaste tree: side effects

The chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) is a plant that grows near rivers and streams, typical of the Mediterranean area and Central Asia. Belonging to the Verbenaceae family, in the past it was used to build palisades. From the anaphrodisiac action, today the chaste tree is useful for its antispasmodic and sedative properties. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects … Read more

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) plant for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Agnycastus is a plant used above all to treat menstrual cycle disorders for its balancing action on hormones. Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) is a plant of the Verbenaceae family useful for regulating menstruation and treating premenstrual syndrome and other problems related to the cycle. What is the chaste tree used for Chaste tree is a plant of the Verbenaceae family used in … Read more

Pineapple: side effects

Pineapple is the fruit of the Ananas sativus plant of the Bromeliads family. In the 18th century, the juice of the pineapple stem was already used against difficult digestion thanks to its enzymatic activity. Today this fruit originally from South America, and grown in different parts of the world, is used for its many beneficial properties for the body. Let’s find out … Read more

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) plant : side effects

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a shrubby plant native to the temperate areas of Europe, Asia and North Africa. The name derives from the Greek goddess of hunting, Artemis, and today it is currently used for the treatment of coughs, thanks to its antiseptic properties. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of mugwort. Artemisia: characteristics and properties  Mugwort … Read more

Blueberry ( Vaccinium myrtillus ) for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Blueberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) is a plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. Thanks to its antioxidant,  anti- inflammatory and vasodilatory properties, it helps in the treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system. Let’s find out better. Properties of blueberry Blueberry is one of those plants of which more drugs (parts) are used. As we will see, if we use the berries (the fruits), the leaves or the meristematic parts, … Read more

Synephrine: Side Effects

Synephrine is a substance extracted from the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium), a fruit native to India. Extracted for the first time in 1964, it has always been to raise blood pressure, while today it is mainly taken for slimming properties. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of synephrine. Synephrine: characteristics and properties The bitter orange from … Read more

Synephrine for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Synephrine is a substance found in the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) and is mainly used for slimming purposes. Let’s find out better. Properties of Synephrine Synephrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used for slimming purposes and extracted from the immature fruit of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange). We speak of amine because this substance contains a nitrogen atom, and of sympathomimetics because it … Read more

Black currant: side effects

Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is a domesticated plant, which is also found in the wild, native to the mountainous areas of Eurasia. Well known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine action, in the past it was used to heal pestilences and fevers, while today it is useful against conjunctivitis and allergy. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of … Read more

Grapefruit: side effects

Grapefruit (Citrus maxima or grandis) is a plant native to southern Asia and Malaysia, belonging to the Rutaceae family. Known as one of the three species from which all citrus fruits known today derive, it is used for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal action. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of grapefruit. Grapefruit: characteristics and properties Grapefruit is … Read more