Naturopathy

Toxilage (scientific name Tussilago farfara) is a very widespread herbaceous plant also in our soils: it tends to grow in humid and clayey environments, such as banks of streams, but is also easily found in meadows and fields. What is Tussilago farfara Toxilage (scientific name tussilago farfara ) is a plant whose name derives from the uses to which it … Read more

Let’s discover all the pain-relieving and healing properties of arnica, a real natural drug for any eventuality, both as a gel and as an oil. Widely used in sports, it soothes pain due to trauma and burns, reduces swelling, absorbs bruises and also helps to heal wounds. Here’s everything you need to know about this great natural remedy. The plant: arnica … Read more

Let’s go to the discovery of sea buckthorn and its berries with many properties, from which an oil is also derived. Sea buckthorn, also known as olive or Siberian pineapple, is a plant recognized since ancient times for the health properties that its berries have. Sea buckthorn berries, even if they are not very well known in our … Read more

Wild thyme is a plant that has always been used for medicinal purposes, as well as to flavor dishes. It is in fact a powerful antiseptic, antispasmodic and vermifuge, useful for fighting respiratory diseases and for promoting digestive processes.Let’s get to know it better and discover all its properties Wild thyme, plant Wild thyme (scientific name Thymus serpyllum) is … Read more

We are talking about Codonopsis, a plant that comes from Asia and which is mainly known for its virtues. Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has used this root as an effective energizer. It is no coincidence that the plant is also commonly known as poor man’s ginseng, but its immunostimulating action is also similar to mushrooms such as Cordyceps and Reishi.Let’s find out … Read more

Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from some species of the genus Boswellia. Known since ancient times, it is used both for the production of incense and oils, as well as perfumes. Many properties are recognized. Let’s find out together. Frankincense: what it is Frankincense is an aromatic resin that is obtained from some species of the genus … Read more

Let’s discover the properties and uses of agrimony, a plant with disinfectant and anti-inflammatory virtues used since the Neolithic, very suitable as a digestive and diuretic. Here is our complete sheet on the health benefits and the use of this medicinal plant in the kitchen. Origin Agrimony (scientific name agrimony eupatoria) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the rosaceae family. … Read more

There is an ancient tradition linked to the feast of San Giovanni. The night between 23 and 24 June has always been considered a magical night, during which propitiatory and purifying rites are held. Basically, magic is related to the summer solstice. Tradition has it that, during this magical night, the water of San Giovanni is prepared which, according … Read more

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a plant of the Rosaceae family. Thanks to its purifying properties, it is useful for liver health. Let’s find out better. Properties of agrimony The flowering tops of agrimony contain triterpenes (ursolic acid), tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, quercitin), acids (citric, malic, nicotinic, ascorbic) vitamins (C, K and B1), bitter glycoside (eupatorin) which give the plant a general activity that stimulates liver function. Since ancient times it has been … Read more

Savory is an aromatic and medicinal plant used in cooking and for health. Let’s find out its properties and benefits. Savory is an aromatic plant that is used in cooking and herbal medicine, thanks to its properties and benefits. What is savory Savory (Satureja montana L.) is an aromatic plant that belongs to the Lmiaceae or Labiate family. The leaves of the plant, in … Read more