Mistletoe for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Mistletoe is a rather versatile medicinal plant in the therapeutic field, because it is useful in case of hypertension and gastrointestinal problems, but also an immunotherapeutic agent against cancer. Let’s find out better. Properties and benefits of Mistletoe Mistletoe is a pinata with important therapeutic properties, among which the best known is the antitumor one . This plant, in fact, would … Read more

Tamarind for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Tamarind is a natural remedy used to combat acute and chronic constipation, even in children. The tamarind, or Indian date, is a legume with a laxative action, which is taken in the form of jam or syrup in case of constipation. What is tamarind The tamarind is an evergreen tree native to Africa and belonging to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The … Read more

Yucca plant for Herbal Naturopathy properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Yucca, or yucca, is a plant belonging to the Agavaceae family, rich in vitamin B, mineral salts and saponins, useful for sportsmen and against headaches. Let’s find out better. Properties of the yucca The yucca is a native plant of the Americas, an agavacea that blooms in a complex system of particularly aesthetic white flowers, and whose tubers are … Read more

Rhubarb plant for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Rhubarb (genus Rheum ) is a plant belonging to the Poligoniaceae family. Widely used as a food, it is digestive, hepatoprotective, purgative, purifying, aperitif and decongestant. Let’s find out better. Properties of rhubarb The relationship between humans and the rhubarb plant (especially its rhizome) dates back to ancient times. Rehum palmatum (Chinese rhubarb) seems to originate from the Tibetan plateau, a place where it was first … Read more

Absinthe for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Artemisia absinthium L. (vulg. Absinthe ) is a bitter-tasting plant widely used for various ailments related to the digestive system. In addition to promoting and regulating the menstrual flow, it is also indicated as a febrifuge. Let’s find out better. Properties of absinthe  The main properties of Absinthe are: choleretic, cholagogue (promotes biliary secretion), eupeptic (facilitates digestion), emmenagogue (promotes and regulates menstrual flow), febrifuge, vermifuge. … Read more

Lemongrass for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Lemongrass is a medicinal plant known as the mosquito repellent par excellence. With its antispasmodic, antibacterial, sedative and decontracting action, lemongrass also allows you to treat digestive disorders. Let’s find out better.  Properties and benefits of Lemongrass Lemongrass, useful against spasms and bacteria, has a decontracting and sedative action. It has always been used in the treatment of fever … Read more

Devil’s claw: side effects

The devil’s claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. Its properties were discovered by the populations of southern Africa who used it to treat digestive problems. Today it is very popular for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, which make it a valid remedy for back pain and joint problems. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of … Read more

Milk thistle: side effects

Milk thistle is a natural remedy used in herbal medicine and phytotherapy mainly for the well-being of the liver. Milk thistle ( Silybum marianum ) is a wild plant of the Asteraceae family, useful for improving liver function. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of milk thistle. What is milk thistle The milk thistle is an annual spontaneous plant, characterized … Read more

Barberry plant for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Barberry ( Berberis vulgaris ) is a plant of the Berberidaceae family known since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Let’s find out what they are. Property of the Barberry Herbal medicine attributes numerous properties to the barberry, such as: Stomachic – eupeptic : is a bitter tonic used as a stomachic in dyspepsia; digestive function regulator. It also has the power to stimulate the appetite in … Read more