Natural Remedies

Synephrine is a substance found in the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) and is mainly used for slimming purposes. Let’s find out better. Properties of Synephrine Synephrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used for slimming purposes and extracted from the immature fruit of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange). We speak of amine because this substance contains a nitrogen atom, and of sympathomimetics because it … Read more

Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is a domesticated plant, which is also found in the wild, native to the mountainous areas of Eurasia. Well known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine action, in the past it was used to heal pestilences and fevers, while today it is useful against conjunctivitis and allergy. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of … Read more

Grapefruit (Citrus maxima or grandis) is a plant native to southern Asia and Malaysia, belonging to the Rutaceae family. Known as one of the three species from which all citrus fruits known today derive, it is used for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal action. Let’s find out the characteristics and side effects of grapefruit. Grapefruit: characteristics and properties Grapefruit is … Read more

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is a plant of the Umbelliferae family. In addition to having an antispasmodic, calming and anti- inflammatory action, it also helps in digestion thanks to its carminative properties. Let’s find out better. Properties of angelica Angelica has an antispasmodic, calming, carminative, digestive, tonic, expectorant and anti- inflammatory action. Thanks to these properties, its extracts are used to calm  menstrual pains and headaches.  The relaxing action on the intestine is combined with the carminative effect which facilitates digestion, avoiding the formation … Read more

Caffeine is an alkaloid extracted from coffee beans. Acts as a powerful stimulant of the central nervous system, breathing and heart. Let’s find out better. Where is caffeine found Caffeine is an alkaloid. These molecules are generally toxic and used by plants for defense purposes. The alkaloids take their name from the fact that in the molecule there are amino groups such … Read more

Borage is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant, useful for the heart. What are the properties? Does borage also have any side effects? Borage (Borago officinalis) is a plant of the Boraginaceae family. Its seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and are used for their anti-inflammatory and protective properties of the cardiovascular system. Let’s find out better. Properties of borage Borage seeds contain polyunsaturated fatty acids (alpha … Read more

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a plant of the Lamiaceae family useful against coughs, colds, asthma and cystitis. Let’s find out better. Properties of hyssop The flowering tops of hyssop contain flavonoids, tannins, bitter substances (marrubin) and a very pleasant essential oil, responsible for most of its balsamic and expectorant properties for the respiratory tract. In phytotherapy it is used to quell coughs and asthma attacks, because it thins and helps eliminate phlegm especially from … Read more

Silica earth is a natural substance rich in silicic acid, which is useful for the health of nails, bones and hair. Let’s find out better. Meaning of siliceous earth Silica earth is a natural substance rich in silica (SiO 2). Many animals and plants use the silica present in both fresh and salt water, as long as it is … Read more

The yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a plant of the Asteraceae family. In addition to the well-known healing properties, yarrow also possesses haemostatic properties and is also useful in case of muscle spasms. Let’s find out better. Properties of yarrow The flowers and leaves of yarrow contain essential oil (azulene, chamazulene, ß-pinene, caryophyllene), flavonoids, organic acids (caffeic and salicylic), hydrolyzable tannins, sterols, lactones, coumarins.  The fame of the yarrow is due to its healing and tissue repairing action and for this … Read more

The black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. Known for its anti- inflammatory and rebalancing properties, it is useful for relieving ailments related to menopause. Let’s find out better. Properties of the black cohosh The root of black cohosh contains triterpene glycosides (actein and 27-deoxyactein), alkaloids, fatty acids, salicylic acid, tannins, cimicifugin or macrotin (resin), racemosin, flavonoids, trace elements that give the plant anti- inflammatory properties, and rebalance the hormonal system, due … Read more