Naturopathy

Verbena is an anti-stress plant, useful for digestion and to protect the skin. Find out about the therapeutic and cosmetic beneficial properties of verbena, how to take it and what are the contraindications. Verbena ( Verbena officinalis ) is a plant belonging to the  Verbenaceae family. Well known for its anti-stress action, it is also useful for promoting digestion, protecting the … Read more

Hypericum ( Hypericum perforatum ) is a plant of the Hypericaceae family, whose name derives from the Greek hyper-eikon, that is, a plant that grows on old statues. Better known as devil-hunting herb because it was believed to have the ability to hunt evil spirits and ghosts, it is also called St. John’s wort. The flowering tops of hypericum are rich in flavonoids and have an antidepressant … Read more

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Passifloraceae family. Native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America. Today it is known for its calming action, and is in fact used for disorders of the nervous sphere. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of passionflower. Passionflower: characteristics and properties Passionflower is a perennial herbaceous plant with … Read more

Calendula is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory plant, useful against menstrual pain, in case of colitis and for sunburn. Find out about the beneficial properties, what are the contraindications of calendula and how to use it. The marigold (Calendula officinalis) belongs to the Composite family. Also known as “Mary’s gold”, calendula is very useful as an  antispasmodic and  anti- inflammatory. Let’s find out better. … Read more

Uva ursina ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ) is a plant of the Ericaceae family. Known for its anti- inflammatory and antiseptic properties, it is useful for urinary tract disorders. Let’s find out better. Properties of bearberry Bearberry leaves are used in phytotherapy against numerous bacterial strains commonly responsible for urogenital tract infections, because it acts both on inflammation and on infection. In fact, the plant is able to determine an antimicrobial, anti- inflammatory and calming action on the continuous urge to … Read more

Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea ) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Typical of the fresh mountain and sub-mountain forests of central-southern Europe, it is often found wild. In the past it was used for its cardiokinetic action, which is useful for the health of the heart and the circulatory system. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of digitalis. Digital: characteristics … Read more

Uva ursina ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ) is a plant widespread in northern Europe, Asia and North America, belonging to the Ericaceae family . With its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, bearberry also has a diuretic, antimicrobial and calming action. Let’s discover the characteristics and side effects of Bearberry. Uva ursina: characteristics and properties The bearberry is a small shrub with evergreen leathery leaves, pink and … Read more

Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea ) is a plant of the Scrophulariaceae family. With its cardiokinetic properties, it is useful for the health of the heart and the circulatory system. Let’s find out better. Ownership of digital Digitalis leaves contain some glycosides (digitoxin and digoxin), responsible for the cardiokinetic property. These active ingredients increase the contraction force of the heart muscle (positive inotropic effect) and decrease the number of contractions (antiarrhythmic effect), thus making … Read more

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a plant of the Equisetaceae family. Known for its vasoprotective and diuretic properties, it is useful for hair, skin and nails. Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ) is a plant of the Equisetaceae family. Known for its capillar-protective and diuretic properties, it is useful for hair, skin and nails. Let’s find out better. Properties of the horsetail The active ingredients present in horsetail are: silica (10% passes as silicic acid … Read more

Jasmine ( Jasminum L. ) is a plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. Useful against stress and to promote rest, it has a sedative, soothing and antioxidant action. Let’s find out better. Properties of jasmine Jasmine is used for many purposes because its properties are many. It turns out to be a mild sedative, capable of helping to rest and calm agitated mental states (anti-stress). Jasmine … Read more