Naturopathy

Particularly known in the sixteenth century as a remedy for syphilis, sarsaparilla is today known in phytotherapy mainly as a diaphoretic. Let’s find out better. Properties of sarsaparilla Sarsaparilla is a plant with a diuretic, purifying, expectorant and emetic action. Very useful against flu, arthritis, asthma, gout, rheumatism and eczema, its roots contain useful active ingredients such as smilacin, salsasaponina, carbohydrates, … Read more

Serenoa ( Serenoa repens ) is a plant of the Arecaceae family. Known for its rebalancing action on the hormonal system, it is useful against alopecia and prostate problems. Let’s find out better. Property of the serenoa The fruits of the serenoa perform a rebalancing action on the hormonal system, mainly male, and are used in the treatment of prostate disorders and alopecia (androgynous baldness), which afflict a large number … Read more

Allicin is the active ingredient in garlic, responsible for the characteristic smell of the bulb that we use in the kitchen. With its numerous properties, allicin is useful for cholesterol control and has an antiseptic action. Let’s find out better. What is Allicin Allicin is the active ingredient extracted from garlic bulbs, to be clear the part we eat or … Read more

Sundew is a medicinal herb with numerous therapeutic properties that is grown all over the world for medicinal purposes. Let’s find out better. Properties of the sundew Drosera is a plant with an antispasmodic, bronchosedative, antiseptic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory and expectorant action, thanks in particular to the principles it contains, such as: naphthoquinones, glycosides, essential oils, flavonoids, anthocyanins, proteolytic enzymes, tannins, resins, minerals, … Read more

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a plant of the Malvaceae family. Useful in case of respiratory tract disorders, it also has emollient, soothing and protective properties. Let’s find out better. Properties of the altea Marshmallow root extracts contain starch, pectins, mucilage, sugars, fats and tannins. In particular, the mucilages give the plant emollient, soothing and protective properties of the mucous membranes. For this reason it is indicated in the treatment of all forms … Read more

Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Labiateae family. The name derives from the Greek, meli, which means honey, to indicate, probably, the scent of the plant that attracts bees. Today it is known for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, and is used in the treatment of many ailments. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of lemon balm. … Read more

Caraway is a medicinal plant known since ancient times for its disinfectant and antispasmodic properties, which can  also be used by women with poor menstrual flow. Let’s find out better. Ownership of caraway Rich in proteins and minerals, caraway has numerous therapeutic properties including digestive, diuretic and regulating the intestine. The seeds are also expectorants and antiseptics and can be consumed simply by chewing them after a meal or … Read more

Psillo ( Plantago psyllium ) is a plant of the  Plantaginaceae family. Known as a natural laxative with soothing properties, it is useful against cholesterol and irritable bowel. Let’s find out better. Properties of psyllium Psyllium is generally indicated for chronic constipation, because its seeds make it a very effective but harmless natural laxative, thanks to the presence of a mucilage, which swells and increases in volume upon contact with … Read more

Dulcamara, a poisonous plant, is actually an excellent help in case of hypothermia and colds, as well as dysentery. Let’s find out better.  Properties and benefits of Dulcamara Dulcamara is a valid remedy in the treatment of hypothermia and colds, as well as dysentery. Thanks to its warming and anti-inflammatory action, dulcamara soothes rheumatic ailments caused by weather changes, especially when the weather changes from wet … Read more

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleep / wake cycle, stimulates the immune system response and protects the central nervous system.  Let’s find out better. Meaning of melatonin Melatonin is a fat-soluble and water-soluble hormone, produced by our body to regulate the sleep/ wake cycle in response to the light or dark of the external environment, which performs the function of providing the body with information on the … Read more