Nature's Goodness
Sturt Desert Pea is an Australian flower remedy made from Clianthus formosus. Useful for deep emotional wounds, it promotes the will to live and planning. Let’s find out better. Description of the plant Clianthus formosus– floral emblem of southern Australia, where it grows in desert areas and near salt lakes; it is also found in other arid and dry areas … Read more
The Bush Flower Essences were created by Ian White, an Australian naturalist naturopath, who identified 69, useful for solving today’s problems and inconveniences. Let’s find out better. Ian White and the Bush Flower Essences The 69 individual remedies of the repertoire of Australian ‘bush’ flower essences, each with its own peculiar specificity of action, have been developed by dr. Ian White with particular reference … Read more
Ian White is the founding naturopathic naturalist of the Australian Bush Flower Essences Society. Let’s find out how he developed his thinking about him until he discovered the potential offered by plants in Australia. Ian White’s studies and life Naturopath and homeopath, graduated in Natural Sciences, Psychology and Naturopathy, coming from a family of herbalist tradition for several generations and raised … Read more
Tall Yellow Top is an Australian flower remedy made from Senecio magnificus. Used as an adjunct in the treatment of depression, it is also used for complications due to structural imbalances of the pelvis with repercussions up to the cervical. Let’s find out better. Description of the plant Senecio magnificus – The senecio species belongs to the same family as the daisies and is … Read more
Gray Spider Flower is an Australian flower remedy made from Grevillea buxifolia. It gives courage, tranquility and calm and is useful as an adjunct in asthma attacks and phobias. Let’s find out better. Description of the plant Grevillea buxifolia – the name Grevillea derives from the English botanist Charles Francis Greville, and the genus buxifolia from the shape of oval leaves, … Read more
Iridoids are a heterogeneous group of molecules with different therapeutic activities: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antirheumatic, spasmolytic, antiallergic and hypotensive. The name derives from the Australian ant Iridomyrmex which seems to use them as a defense mechanism. Where are the iridoids found Iridoids are present in several plants, including Harpagophytum procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn., Valeriana officinalis L., Olea europea L., Plantago lanceolata L. Harpagophytum procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn., known as Devil’s Claw, … Read more
Isoflavones are a group of phenolic molecules belonging to flavonoids. The characteristic that distinguishes them, and marks their use in herbal medicine, is the chemical structure similar to the hormones estrogen. Isoflavones are therefore used instead of hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms in women. Let’s find out better. Where are isoflavones found Isoflavones are well localized in … Read more
Menthol, extracted from the essential oil of mint, is useful in the treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory and digestive systems. Let’s find out better. What is menthol Menthol is an alcohol extracted from Mentha sp. Isolate appears as a potentially irritating white solid. Within the phytocomplex of the plant (i.e. considering all the active ingredients contained in the extract and … Read more
The parietaria (Parietaria officinalis) is a plant belonging to the Urticaceae family. Rich in vitamins, it is excellent for soothing sore throats and coughs, thanks to its expectorant properties. Let’s find out better. Properties of the parietary Parietaria officinalis, commonly known as muraiola or vitriol, is a rather common plant in the countryside and, often unexpectedly, has various medicinal … Read more
Myrrh is an oleogommoresin isolated from various shrubs or small trees native to Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. Myrrh exhibits several properties, notably astringent on mucous membranes and antimicrobial. Let’s find out better. Where is myrrh found The bark of trees of the genus Commiphora has cavities from which a pale yellow exudate emerges, which soon hardens to form red-yellowish or reddish-brown tears or masses. The drug … Read more