Naturopathy

Boswellia is a resin with anti-inflammatory properties. Here’s when and how to use it against pain.The boswellia is a resin extracted from the Boswellia serrata, plant of the family Burseraceae. Known for its natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties , it is useful for muscle pain, rheumatism, arthritis and osteoarthritis. Let’s find out better. Properties of boswellia A gum resin rich in boswellic acids, essential oil and polysaccharides is extracted from … Read more

Aloe vera is an anti-inflammatory, healing and laxative plant. Let’s find out all its benefits and how to use it. The main species of aloe Aloe is a healing plant of the Aloaceae family, specimens with shrubby habit and succulent leaves, native to different regions of Africa. The main varieties of aloe are: Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis ; Aloe arborescens ; Aloe ferox ; Aloe perryi . About … Read more

Agar agar is a thickening powder extracted from algae, useful for increasing the sense of satiety and promoting intestinal transit. Agar agar is a gelling agent of natural origin derived from red algae, with a laxative action. Let’s find out better.  What is agar agar The agar agar is a polysaccharide, a polymer of galactose, contained in various species of red algae . It … Read more

Arnica is an anti-inflammatory remedy useful for bruises. Here’s how to use it. Arnica is a remedy known for its anti-inflammatory properties, used to bruising, muscle pain and skin inflammation and mucous membranes. What is arnica Arnica ( Arnica Montana ) is a plant of the Asteraceae family used as a remedy in herbal medicine and phytotherapy. The flower heads of this plant contain in fact: … Read more

Glucomannan is a natural ingredient used above all to promote weight loss and intestinal transit. The glucomannan is a polysaccharide extracted from ‘ Amorphophallus konjac , a plant of the family Araceae . It is a substance widely used to promote weight loss , but not only. What is Glucomannan Glucomannan is a polysaccharide made up of glucose and mannose molecules (two sugars) joined … Read more

Plantain is a spontaneous plant considered a weed, with interesting health properties. The term “plantain” indicates both the Plantago lanceolata and the Plantago major, small spontaneous plants belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Properties of plantain In nature we find several species of plantain, including: Lanceolate plantain ( Plantago lanceolata ); Greater plantain ( Plantago major ). The two species differ slightly in quantity and quality of the … Read more

Dulcamara is a solanacea known for its purifying properties, strengthens the immune system and counteracts external agents that “poison” our body. Let’s see how it works to heal warts Dulcamara, sweet and bitter, is a plant that lives in a humid environment, close to waterways and it is no coincidence that homeopathy uses it to treat rheumatism. … Read more

Do you get inflamed easily, both temperamentally and physically? Do you suffer from the cold and just a little change is enough to provoke you? You could be a Belladonna! Belladonna: the characteristics  Isn’t Belladonna a poison? That’s right: the whole plant is poisonous, especially beware of the berries, they can be deadly. So if in our walks in the mountains … Read more

Arnica is a medicinal plant widely used as a natural remedy. Its cultivation is quite simple but it has particular cultural needs. Let’s get to know how to grow arnica profitably. Arnica is a herbaceous plant of the Asteracea family and its botanical name is Arnica montana. It grows well throughout Europe and Asia especially in hilly and mountainous areas in a … Read more

Arnica montana is an anti-inflammatory plant: can it also be useful for menstrual pain? The Arnica is an herbalist and herbal remedy by the action anti-inflammatory used in the treatment of bruises, injuries and muscle aches and joint : arnica can also be useful for menstrual pain ? Let’s see it together. Arnica montana: what it is, how and when it is … Read more