Sea buckthorn berries, a real natural stimulant

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

Thyme, a pleasant aromatic herb with numerous properties (all you need to know)

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

Codonopsis: properties, benefits, uses (the poor man’s ginseng)

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

Discovering Frankincense and its properties

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

The healing properties of the eupatoria

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

Water of San Giovanni (all you need to know)

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

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

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

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

Clover is a natural phytoestrogen, useful for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, to prevent osteoporosis and to counteract free radicals. Let’s find out better. Properties of clover Clover is the most potent natural phytoestrogen. In fact, plant hormones (phytohormones) are extracted from clover, in particular estrogens, which are valid for slowing the aging of skin and mucous membranes. Clover has the following properties: How … Read more

Spirea (meadowsweet) plant for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Spirea (Filipendula ulmaria) is a plant of the Rosaceae family. Known for its  anti- inflammatory and diuretic properties, it is useful against joint pain and fever. Let’s find out better. Properties of spirea The flowers and flowering tops of the spirea are used in phytotherapy in the treatment of joint pain, fever and flu due to its anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antispasmodic properties. Its phytocomplesoo … Read more