Natural Remedies

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a plant from the Ginkgoaceae family. In addition to being useful against diabetes and allergies, it is also used to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s find out better. Properties of ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba leaves contain terpenes (ginkgolide B) which block lipid peroxidation, which is involved in platelet aggregation. These active ingredients, in fact, inhibit the platelet activation factor (PAF), preventing the formation of … Read more

Damiana (Turnera diffuse, var. Aphrodisiaca) belongs to the Turneraceae family. Known for its natural antidepressant and stimulating tonic properties, it is useful in cases of insomnia, stress and anxiety. Let’s find out better. Property of the damiana The leaves of the damiana contain a cyanogen glycoside, resins, an essential oil, tannins and a bitter substance (called damianina and with an as yet undetermined structure). The plant has a general antidepressant and tonic-stimulating action that can … Read more

Tribulus terrestris is a plant used in phytotherapy for the treatment of some pathologies related to the sexual sphere. Rich in saponins, it is effective as a stimulant to the production of hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which regulate libido. Let’s find out better. Properties and benefits of Tribulus terrestris Tribulus terrestris is a plant rich in saponins concentrated mostly … Read more

Maltodextrins are water-soluble carbohydrates, used by athletes to meet energy demands during intense effort and as food additives. Maltodextrins are sugars obtained from starches, used mainly by athletes to help meet the energy required by intense physical exercise. Let’s find out better. What are maltodextrins Maltodextrins are starch-derived carbohydrates, particularly corn starch, which appear as a fine, water-soluble … Read more

Bioflavonoids are plant polyphenols that are very common in nature and are part of the composition of various foods. They have an antioxidant action and protect capillaries and collagen. Let’s find out better. What are Bioflavonoids Bioflavonoids are one of the main groups of plant polyphenols. Bioflavonoids take their name from the Latin word flavus (which means “yellow”), referring to the fact … Read more

Geranium, known mainly as an ornamental plant, has important therapeutic properties. In fact, it is anti-inflammatory, soothing and antiseptic of the mucous membranes, and has important anti-stress functions. Let’s find out better. Properties and benefits of geranium Geranium has various therapeutic properties that make it valuable in the treatment of certain pathologies. These properties are due to the presence of … Read more

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a poisonous plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. Well known for its healing properties on the heart system, thrush is useful in cases of hypotension, headache and palpitations. Let’s find out better. Properties and benefits of lily of the valley Lily of the valley flowers have many healing properties and are part of digitalis … Read more