Natural Remedies

Willow (Salix alba) is a plant of the Salicaceae family. Known for its  anti-inflammatory, anti- neuralgia and antifebrile properties, it is useful against rheumatism, headache and fever. Let’s find out better. Properties of the willow The bark of the willow branches, 2-3 years old, contains phenolic glycosides (salicin, populin, salicylic alcohol); aldehydes; aromatic acids; flavonoids (isoquercetin); and tannins. Salicin is the most interesting active ingredient of the plant for its analgesic, antipyretic … Read more

Boldo (Peumus boldus) is a perennial plant of the Monimiaceae family, used for difficult digestion, constipation and liver failure thanks to its detoxifying, digestive and cholagogue properties. Let’s find out better. Properties of boldo Boldo leaves contain essential oils (cineol and ascaridol); flavonoids and alkaloids (boldin) which give the plant a general detoxifying and cholagogue action, that is, it thins the bile, which increases its secretion and decreases its viscosity. For this reason, the … Read more

The gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a plant of the Asclepiadaceae family. Known as the anti-sugar plant par excellence, it is useful for those who suffer from diabetes or want to lose weight. Let’s find out better. Properties of the gymnema Gymnema leaves contain a mixture of at least nine glycosidic acids with a very similar structure, the most active component of which is gymnemic acid A1, … Read more

The gramigna is a diuretic and purifying remedy used above all to fight cystitis and water retention. Here’s how to use it. The gramigna is a plant of the grass family known for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action useful for the kidneys, against cystitis and cellulite. Let’s find out better. What is the weed The gramigna is a weed that belongs to … Read more

The galega (Galega officinalis) is a plant of the Fabaceae family. Known for its galactogenic properties, it is useful for treating diabetes and the liver. Let’s find out better. Property of the galleys The galega, known since ancient times, is traditionally used in phytotherapy during the lactation phase, due to its galactogenic properties. This action is due to the cumestane derivatives (medicagolo, medicagolo-methylether) and to the saponins which stimulate … Read more

The fig (Ficus carica) is a plant of the Moraceae family. Rich in calcium and vitamin A, it is useful against anemia and as a digestive and anti- inflammatory. Let’s find out better. Properties of the fig The bud extract of the fig plant obtained from meristematic extracts acts in acute or chronic psychosomatic forms affecting the gastrointestinal system. This activity is attributable to … Read more

Euphrasia (Euphrasia officinalis) is a plant of the Scrofulariaceae family. Known for its anti- inflammatory and decongestant properties, it is useful for eyes, coughs and colds. Let’s find out better. Properties of Euphrasia The aerial parts of euphrasia contain lignans, glycosides, acid-phenols and an essential oil, which give the plant an anti- inflammatory and antibacterial action, supported in particular by the presence of iridoids, flavonoids and tannins (euphrasiotannic acid). Euphrasia is used in herbal medicine and … Read more

Escolzia (Echoltzia californica) is a plant of the Papaveraceae family. Known for its sedative and hypno- inducing properties, it is useful against headaches, mood and sleep disorders, and high blood pressure. Let’s find out better. Properties of the escolzia The aerial parts of the escolzia (stem, flower) contain alkaloids (0.5%), phytosterols, carotenoids and flavonoids which give the plant sedative and hypno- inducing properties (which promote sleep). Alkaloids act on the one hand on cardiac activity, lowering its pressure; on the … Read more

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