Natural Remedies

Do you know Aloe Ferox and its alleged slimming powers? Aloe ferox is a variety of wild aloe, whose detoxifying properties on the body and its ability to rebalance body weight by acting on various physiological mechanisms are highly appreciated. Let’s find out better together. The differences with Aloe Vera Aloe vera, aloe barbadensis, aloe ferox, African aloe… … Read more

Do you know butterbur? Behind this so characteristic name lies a herbaceous plant used as a medicinal plant in the herbal field. Known since ancient times, it has a characteristic shape, similar to that of a hat, and large leaves that resemble the shape of a heart. However, it is a plant to be used with caution given the … Read more

Healing with medicinal herbs is one of the activities that man has practiced for millennia, having learned to recognize their numerous properties and therapeutic, as well as cosmetic and culinary, properties. Almost every herb seems to contain some virtue. A philosopher and writer, used to say: ” A weed is only a plant whose virtues have not yet been … Read more

As the name of chives suggests, it is an aromatic herb that tastes like onion. Its scientific name is Alliatum schoenoprasum and it belongs to the Liliaceae family, it consists of a bulb that is buried and from which leaves and flowers develop. Plant and cultivation It is quite easy to grow it in the vegetable garden and in the garden and, … Read more

Dill is a plant known since ancient times for a series of beneficial properties and for the different uses that can be made of it in the kitchen: let’s find out all of them. Dill, whose botanical name is  Anethum graveolens, (“graveolens” means “with a strong odor”), is an aromatic plant originating from Asia that belongs to the family of … Read more

We often hear the expression ‘plant extracts‘, especially in cosmetics, pharmacy, herbal medicine and phytotherapy. But do you really know what exactly is meant? What are they and what are they for? Let’s try to find out more in this guide. What are plant extracts These are solutions rich in active ingredients, used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and … Read more

Today we will talk about enoliths. Also known as medicinal wines, they consist of hydroalcoholic solutions obtained from active ingredients macerated in wine. In this short guide we will discover some examples and what they can be used for. What are enoliths Also called medicated wines, medicinal wines or vinous tinctures, enoliths are pharmaceutical preparations in which drugs, or … Read more

Elderflowers are the inflorescences of an evergreen tree up to 7 meters high. Small and yellowish-white, they bloom between May and July and emanate a strong fruity and spicy fragrance. In addition to being very aesthetically pleasing, they are rich in properties from a phytotherapeutic point of view. In addition, they are also great and versatile in the kitchen. Ideal for … Read more

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