Naturopathy

Maca from the Andes is a food used as a restorative remedy against fatigue. Let’s see what its properties are and how to use it. Maca of the Andes is a plant of the Brassicaceae family whose root is rich in nutrients and active ingredients that are beneficial to health. What is Maca Maca of the Andes is the root of a … Read more

Tamarind is a natural remedy used to combat acute and chronic constipation, even in children. The tamarind, or Indian date, is a legume with a laxative action, which is taken in the form of jam or syrup in case of constipation. What is tamarind The tamarind is an evergreen tree native to Africa and belonging to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The … Read more

Yucca, or yucca, is a plant belonging to the Agavaceae family, rich in vitamin B, mineral salts and saponins, useful for sportsmen and against headaches. Let’s find out better. Properties of the yucca The yucca is a native plant of the Americas, an agavacea that blooms in a complex system of particularly aesthetic white flowers, and whose tubers are … Read more

Rhubarb (genus Rheum ) is a plant belonging to the Poligoniaceae family. Widely used as a food, it is digestive, hepatoprotective, purgative, purifying, aperitif and decongestant. Let’s find out better. Properties of rhubarb The relationship between humans and the rhubarb plant (especially its rhizome) dates back to ancient times. Rehum palmatum (Chinese rhubarb) seems to originate from the Tibetan plateau, a place where it was first … Read more

Artemisia absinthium L. (vulg. Absinthe ) is a bitter-tasting plant widely used for various ailments related to the digestive system. In addition to promoting and regulating the menstrual flow, it is also indicated as a febrifuge. Let’s find out better. Properties of absinthe  The main properties of Absinthe are: choleretic, cholagogue (promotes biliary secretion), eupeptic (facilitates digestion), emmenagogue (promotes and regulates menstrual flow), febrifuge, vermifuge. … Read more

Lemongrass is a medicinal plant known as the mosquito repellent par excellence. With its antispasmodic, antibacterial, sedative and decontracting action, lemongrass also allows you to treat digestive disorders. Let’s find out better.  Properties and benefits of Lemongrass Lemongrass, useful against spasms and bacteria, has a decontracting and sedative action. It has always been used in the treatment of fever … Read more

The devil’s claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. Its properties were discovered by the populations of southern Africa who used it to treat digestive problems. Today it is very popular for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, which make it a valid remedy for back pain and joint problems. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of … Read more

Milk thistle is a natural remedy used in herbal medicine and phytotherapy mainly for the well-being of the liver. Milk thistle ( Silybum marianum ) is a wild plant of the Asteraceae family, useful for improving liver function. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of milk thistle. What is milk thistle The milk thistle is an annual spontaneous plant, characterized … Read more

Barberry ( Berberis vulgaris ) is a plant of the Berberidaceae family known since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Let’s find out what they are. Property of the Barberry Herbal medicine attributes numerous properties to the barberry, such as: Stomachic – eupeptic : is a bitter tonic used as a stomachic in dyspepsia; digestive function regulator. It also has the power to stimulate the appetite in … Read more

Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea ) is a plant of the Crassulaceae family. Known for being a plant adaptogen with slimming properties, it is useful against stress, nervousness and tachycardia. Let’s find out better. Properties of rhodiola The roots of rhodiola have an adaptogenic, anti-stress action, favoring learning and memory skills in general , well known in Siberian folk medicine. These properties have been scientifically proven and are attributable to the presence of … Read more