Naturopathy

Active ingredients and properties of elderberry that promotes sweating, is emollient and expectorant and is used in various disorders including fever and cold. Sambuco is a plant used in phytotherapy for its diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative properties in the treatment of cooling disorders, cystitis and other ailments. Facts of Elderberry Elderberry is used: Clubs; leaves, fruit; bark characterized by different constituents … Read more

Ginseng has adaptogenic properties and is useful for coping with stress and fatigue. Here is how and when to take it and what are its contraindications. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a plant belonging to the Araliaceae family, which grows wild in Nepal, Korea, Eastern Siberia, where it is also cultivated. Ginseng root is known for its adaptogenic and anti-stress properties, and is also … Read more

Chamomile is a plant with digestive, spasmolytic and calming properties. Here are all the benefits and how to use it. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a plant of the Asteraceae family. Known since ancient times for its spasmolytic and calming properties, it has an action on digestion and agitation. Properties of chamomile Common chamomile or vulgar chamomile is a plant that has practically always been … Read more

Passionflower is a useful plant against anxiety, agitation and insomnia. Let’s find out what are its properties, uses and contraindications. What is passionflower Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a plant belonging to the Passifloracee family. It is a common species in the southern United States and Mexico. It is cultivated for ornamental purposes and for herbal and phytotherapeutic use, … Read more

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. With its choleretic, cholagogue and diuretic properties, it is an excellent ally for digestive problems and to stimulate diuresis. Let’s find out better. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. With its choleretic, cholagogue and diuretic properties, it is an … Read more

Devil’s Claw is a perennial herbaceous plant native to southern and eastern Africa. Its roots, dried, are used for the preparation of herbal and phytotherapeutic products. The best known virtues of the plant concern its analgesic and anti-inflammatory power. Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a perennial plant of the Pedaliaceae family used for the treatment of rheumatic pains … Read more

Hypericum is a plant with known antidepressant and sedative properties, also used externally for the treatment of various skin disorders. Hypericum (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant of the Hypericaceae family. Plant also known by the name of St. John’s wort, its flowering tops are rich in hypericins and flavonoids and are used for their antidepressant action. What is Hypericum used for Hypericum is one of … Read more

Lemon balm is an aromatic plant useful against anxiety, insomnia and digestive problems. Here’s how to use it. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamaceae family. Thanks to the content of essential oil and flavonoids, it is used against anxiety and insomnia and in intestinal problems. What is Melissa used for Lemon balm has above all sedative, spasmolytic and … Read more

Echinacea is an immunostimulating plant and is one of the most used natural remedies to increase the immune system. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida) belongs to the Compositae or Asteraceae family. Known for its immunostimulating and immunomodulating properties, it is useful for promoting immune defenses in order to prevent and treat the symptoms of cooling diseases. What Echinacea is and what is it used … Read more

We all know pineapple well as the perfect tasty fruit in summer, but in reality it is also an effective anti-inflammatory and draining remedy, useful in case of water retention, cellulite and more. Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Ananas sativus) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Bromeliad family. Properties of pineapple Pineapple is a fruit rich in highly digestible proteins, vitamins and mineral … Read more