Natural Remedies

Bearberry mother tincture: preparation, properties, benefits and use

Mother tincture of bearberry is used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial of the urinary tract. Let’s find out more. Properties of the mother tincture of bearberry The leaves of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi contain hydroquinones (arbutin 7-9%, methylalarbutin), iridoids (monotropein, asperuloside), flavonoids (quercitin, isoquercitin, hyperoside, galactoside), triterpenes (ursolic acid, oleanic acid, uvaol, hops), tannini (6-7%, malic acid, gallic acid), essential oils in trace amounts. These active ingredients give the plant antibiotic activity against numerous bacterial strains, commonly … Read more

Arnica mother tincture: preparation, properties, benefits and use

Arnica mother tincture is extracted from the Arnica plant, known for its antirheumatic, anti-echimatous and antitraumatic action. Useful for relieving bruises and fractures, it is also used for states of shock and severe scares. Let’s find out more. Facts of arnica mother tincture Arnica montana is a plant of the Asteraceae or Composite family and is the traumatic homeopathic remedy par excellence. … Read more

Hawthorn mother tincture: preparation, properties, benefits and use

The mother tincture of hawthorn,obtained from the leaves and flowers of the Crataegus oxyacanta plant, has a cardiprotective and hypotensive action, useful in hypertension and states of anxiety. Let’s find out more. Properties of hawthorn mother tincture The leaves and flowers of hawthorn, Crataegus oxyacanta, contain a mixture of different flavonoids (1-2.5%), triterpenes (ursolic, crategolic, oleanolic acid), amines (phenethylanine, tiratin, choline, acetylcholine), phenolic acids, catechins, aminopurines,and traces of essential oils. These active … Read more

Mother tincture of Ginger: preparation, properties, benefits and use

The mother tincture of ginger is a valid anti-inflammatory and an ally for the stomach, useful even in case of flu. Let’s find out more. Properties of ginger mother tincture Ginger is widely used in cooking, it has some anti-inflammatory and digestive properties that make it useful for the stomach and heart. This root contains an … Read more

Mother tincture of propolis: preparation, properties, benefits and use

The mother tincture of propolis is a hydroalcoholic solution, obtained precisely from propolis, which has excellent antiseptic, antibacterial and disinfectant properties, both external and internal. Let’s find out more. Properties of mother tincture of propolis Propolis, a product closely linked to bees, consists mainly of resinous substances that animals collect on trees and then mix with … Read more

Mother tinctures: list, properties and benefits

Mother Tincture is an herbal remedy, very common in Phytotherapy, which allows to enclose in a liquid form the healing properties of plants, to preserve them for a long time, facilitate the absorption of active ingredients and improve the convenience of use. We offer you a selection of mother tinctures most used in phytotherapy, with … Read more

Strawberry tree for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Strawberry tree has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat cystitis and prostatitis. Let’s find out how leaves, roots and fruits are used. The strawberry tree ( Arbutus unedo ) is a plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. It is useful against cystitis and prostatitis  due to its disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and astringent action. Properties of the strawberry tree The strawberry tree has properties: antinseptics … Read more

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

Erisimo, known as singers’ herb, is a useful herb for coughing, hoarseness, and loss of voice. Erisimo ( Sisymbrium officinale or Erysimum officinale ) is a plant of the Brassicaceae family. Known for its  anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, erysme is useful for disorders of the vocal cords and inflammation of the respiratory system. Properties and benefits of erysim Erisimo, also known as ” singing herb “, owes its name to the anti-inflammatory, … Read more

Gold bullion for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

The goldenrod is a diuretic herbal and phytotherapeutic remedy, especially useful for treating inflammation of the urinary tract. The goldenrod is a medicinal plant with a diuretic and anti-inflammatory action, useful against water retention, cellulite blemishes, gout and hyperuricemia. What is the goldenrod The goldenrod ( Solidago virga-aurea ) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. The flowering tops of this plant contain: Essential oil; flavonoids;  triterpene saponins; phenolic acids; … Read more

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

Garcinia is used in supplement form to reduce hunger and facilitate weight loss in weight loss diets. Here are its properties and benefits. Garcinia ( Garcinia cambogia ) is a remedy used in supplements to facilitate and speed up weight loss in slimming diets. What is Garcinia Cambogia? Garcinia cambogia is a small spontaneous shrub of the Guttiferae family. The extracts obtained from the fruit of Garcinia cambogia are traditionally … Read more