Naturopathy

Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a plant of the Asteraceae family (Compositae). Known for its mucolytic and diuretic properties, it is useful against phlegm, gout and rheumatism. Let’s find out better. Properties of elecampane The root of elenula (or elenio) contains 1- 3% essential oil (composed of sesquiterpene lactones, alantolactones and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons), sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol), mucilage, pectins, ascorbic acid and represents one of the most significant amounts of inulin (44%), very important in medicine. … Read more

Schisandra is an adaptogenic plant rich in lignans, useful against stress and to stimulate the heart and the nervous system. Let’s find out better. Property of the Schisandra Schisandra is above all an adaptogenic plant (i.e. it goes where it is needed). Among the numerous properties are the following: These effects are primarily to be attributed to lignans such as: schisandrine, schisandrol, schisanterin and … Read more

Senna (Cassia angustfolia) is a plant of the Fabaceae family useful for its laxative and antihelminthic properties. Let’s find out better. Among the so-called diseases of our century (large hat under which numerous pathologies and symptomatological manifestations are collected strictly correlated or directly caused by prolonged stress conditions), one of the main is, without a doubt, constipation or “lazy bowel syndrome”. An excellent … Read more

Peppermint has, compared to other types of mint, a higher menthol content and is one of the most widely used medicinal plants. With anesthetic, antiseptic, purifying and carminative properties, it is also widely used in cosmetics. Let’s find out better. Properties of peppermint Peppermint has the following therapeutic properties: The main components of mint are: How to use Fresh or dried leaves … Read more

In nature, plants represent the main “producers” of active ingredients as they are the only ones to supply living beings with organic substance and oxygen, using only the sun, water and minerals present in the soil. Over time, man has learned to use other natural substances, not of plant origin, to heal and keep himself healthy. … Read more

Eleutherococcus is an adaptogenic and immunostimulating remedy useful in case of physical and mental stress and fatigue. Eleuterococcus (Eleuterococcus senticosus) is a plant of the Araliaceae family. It is an adaptogenic, anti-stress and anti- fatigue remedy. Let’s find out better. Properties of eleutherococcus Eleutherococcus is a remedy known for its adaptogenic properties, capable of supporting the body in case of stress, fatigue and asthenia.It is therefore a remedy against … Read more

Epilobium is mainly used in the treatment of prostate disorders, however, thanks to its anti- inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it is used to fight various other pathologies. Let’s find out better. Properties of the Epilobium Thanks to its anti- inflammatory action, epilobium intervenes in the treatment of benign hyperplasia of the prostate and, in general, improves the urinary system. Furthermore, one of the active ingredients of the … Read more

Oak is a plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. Useful against stress and to promote rest, it has a sedative, soothing and antioxidant action. Let’s find out better. Properties of oak The use of oak extracts has been a widespread practice and has been known since ancient times: acorn, roots and bark contain numerous active ingredients due above all to the presence … Read more

The cherry tree (Prunus avium) belongs to the Rosaceae family. Known for its anti-inflammatory and draining properties, it is useful against water retention, cellulite and in case of kidney stones. Let’s find out better. Properties of the cherry tree The stalks or petioles of the still unripe cherry fruits are used against water retention and as adjuvants in the treatment of cellulite, due to their marked draining properties, conferred by the presence … Read more

Ephedra (Ephedra distachya) is a plant of the Ephedraceae family used as a remedy with bronchodilator action, useful in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, nasal congestions, sleepiness and overweight. Let’s find out better. Properties of ephedra The aerial parts of ephedra contain in their phytocomplex some alkaloids in a concentration close to 1%, among which ephedrine (60-80%) and pseudoephedrine (20-34%), with a molecular structure similar to adrenaline, stand out. of which they mimic the sympathomimetic activity. These active … Read more