Naturopathy

Wild fennel (commonly called fennel) is a Mediterranean herbaceous shrub that arises spontaneously especially in central and southern Italy in the so-called Mediterranean scrub. This aromatic plant belongs to the Umbelliferae family and has been known since ancient times for its aromatic properties. With a taste similar to dill, it is used to flavor Mediterranean dishes. Rich in phytotherapeutic properties, it is … Read more

Let’s find out about thyme, its properties and uses. It is a typically Mediterranean plant that arises spontaneously, but is also cultivated because it is widely used in cooking and also in phytotherapy. Thyme is a perennial aromatic plant that looks like a shrub with a woody stem, whose height can vary from 10 to 30 centimeters. Thyme has branches … Read more

Let’s find out more about lovage, a medicinal plant used since the Middle Ages to calm pain, as a diuretic and disinfectant. Given the numerous properties and benefits of lovage, although it is not a very common plant, it is widely used in herbal medicine and also in cooking. Lovage: history and characteristics The lovage, it takes its … Read more

Nothing better than a herbal tea based on escolzia to promote sleep and relax if you are anxious; this plant is also known for its analgesic and antispasmodic properties. Escolzia (scientific name eschscholtzia californica), also known as California poppy, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North American states such as Arizona, California and Oregon where it grows spontaneously near deserts and … Read more

Today we are talking about the dittamo, a medicinal plant already known in ancient Greece widely used in phytotherapy but also to flavor liqueurs and perfume beauty products. Dittamo: what it is Dictamus (Dictamnus albus) is a spontaneous and aromatic perennial plant belonging to the Rutaceae family. It is also called frassinella, because the shape of its leaves closely resembles that … Read more

Today we are talking about lemon thyme, a little known aromatic herb, but it holds great surprises in the kitchen, as it enriches many preparations with taste and aroma, from meat to fish. Let’s go and discover it together. Lemon thyme: what it is Lemon thyme is an aromatic plant that is part of the thyme family. Its scientific name is Thymus … Read more

Let’s discover all the properties and uses in phytotherapy of a little known plant, griffonia. It is very effective for anxiety and depression, without however causing addiction. Its clustered inflorescences with an unmistakable greenish color and the pods within which the very black seeds are contained, make griffonia (griffonia simplicifolia) a plant known in many countries of the world with the … Read more

The Polygonum (called Centinodia) is a small spontaneous weed plant that grows practically everywhere in our territory, from the subalpine area to the sea. Also called “correggiola”, “bird polygon” and “hundred knot grass”, it is a very useful plant. In addition to guaranteeing nourishment to birds thanks to its fruits, it has been known – and used – for … Read more

Coriander is also known as Chinese parsley, as it is very similar and its leaves are used in place of parsley in various oriental cuisines. Let’s discover the properties and uses of its leaves and seeds. Origin Coriandum sativum – better known as coriander – is an annual herbaceous plant from the countries of the Mediterranean Sea. It belongs to the umbelliferae family which also … Read more

Let’s discover all the applications and properties of passion flower, a health plant also known as the passion flower. Origin and history Passionflower incarnate does not go unnoticed. It is not a play on words, but a fun way to underline the many virtues of this perennial herbaceous plant with a climbing habit. It is a plant native to Central and South … Read more