Naturopathy

Let’s go to the discovery of wild garlic, the wild variant of the most properly known garlic: it is a plant that has different properties and ways of use all to be discovered. Upright and elegant habit, lanceolate white flowers and large, very green foliage with a fleshy consistency, is the bear’s garlic (Allium ursinum), a perennial herbaceous … Read more

Annatto is the name of a very popular spice in Asia and South America. It is obtained from the seeds of achiote, a typical plant of the Amazon. In the West, this spice is not well known for its properties, but only as an E160b dye. Annatto seeds: natural coloring  Its seeds are small, reddish and irregular in shape. They … Read more

Sumac is the name of a genus of plants that includes small trees and shrubs used for ornamental purposes. They are also appreciated for their multiple phytotherapeutic properties. In fact, a well-known homeopathic remedy is obtained, a varnish and a spice. Some species are toxic. Let’s see them in detail. Sumac – what is it? The most evident feature are … Read more

Galangal is an edible root native to Asia with benefits and taste similar to those of ginger. Let’s find out together its properties and uses in the kitchen. Galangal (scientific name Alpinia officinarum) is a plant native to East Asia, which generally grows in humid areas and with well-drained soil. It can be considered similar to ginger, of which it belongs to the … Read more

Black alder is a health plant that possesses some interesting healing properties. Let’s find out its health benefits together, especially as a natural anti-inflammatory. Black alder what is it? The black alder (Alnus glutinosa) is an arboreal plant, also known by us as alno, onetta and avornu, depending on the region. It grows mainly in wooded areas with high humidity and is … Read more

Pepper grass is an aromatic plant with aphrodisiac properties, also used in cooking to give perfume to both savory dishes and drinks, and is also a useful natural remedy. Pepper herb: plant Native to Western Asia, it is widespread throughout Italy except in Puglia and Sardinia and, more generally, in the Mediterranean basin, this herb is above … Read more

Guide to the properties of olive leaves: a symbol of peace and fidelity, the olive tree (Olea europaea folium) is a fruit tree from the Mediterranean region, cultivated for more than 3,500 years for its fruits and edible oil. History The ancient Greeks already knew very well the antiseptic and soothing properties of olive leaves on scars and wounds. With the … Read more

Which plants can be used as real natural antibiotics? Find out about its properties and uses. Natural antibiotics: as we know, Nature is a precious ally of our health and well-being, capable of offering the  most suitable natural remedies for every specific need. For the treatment of the most common seasonal diseases and cold syndromes, the plant world is rich in … Read more

Let’s go to the discovery of sweet clover, used in phytotherapy against cellulite, water retention and lymphatic and venous insufficiency, as well as as a healing and sedative. The plant Sweet clover (scientific name Melilotus officinalis) is also commonly known as cabbage grass or yellow cabbage. It is part of the Fabaceae family, and is a biennial herbaceous plant very common in arid and … Read more

Ginkgo biloba is a tree native to China and Japan that has become known for its health benefits and the properties of the extracts obtained from it: let’s find out more in our guide. History of Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) is a tree now widespread in vast temperate areas of the planet. It is a broad-crowned tree characterized … Read more