Verbena, a plant widely used both in herbal medicine and for ornamental purposes

Let’s discover the properties of verbena, a plant with beneficial, therapeutic and cosmetic properties, known since ancient times and widely used in herbal medicine today. Verbena (verbena officinalis) is a perennial plant of the verbenaceae family that grows in nature to a height of no more than 60 cm. The small and erect stem supports an engraved foliage opposite the … Read more

Discovering Rosemary: useful in the kitchen and ally of natural beauty

Rosemary is an aromatic shrub, used primarily for its unique aromatic properties. In fact, it has several other properties, which make it ideal for several other uses. Origin Rosemary is one of the symbolic plants of the Mediterranean countries (botanical name rosmarinus officinalis). Its Latin name “ros marinus” means dew of the sea and recalls the link between the color of its … Read more

Relaxing herbs to fight anxiety, stress and help the nervous system

Relaxing herbs: herbal teas can be prepared against stress and anxiety with plants with relaxing properties, which help us fight anxiety in a natural way. Tiredness, anxiety, irritability and insomnia are widespread and common ailments, almost always generated by hectic pace of life and a common denominator, stress which can however be alleviated thanks to the use of relaxing … Read more

Marjoram, an aromatic herb with multiple properties

Its botanical name is origanum majorana, but it is better known as marjoram: an aromatic herb with multiple therapeutic properties, which we will get to know better today with a practical guide dedicated to all its benefits and uses. Being also pleasant in appearance and easy to grow, marjoram is widely used in gardens as an ornamental plant and in the southern … Read more

The properties of yarrow and its recipes

The yarrow is a plant with numerous properties that make it a real concentrate of well-being. Let’s discover its main features and uses in this dedicated guide. Origin Yarrow (A chillea millefolium) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It is easy to meet it on the side of the road, see it peeking out of the ditches or growing luxuriantly in both … Read more

Luigia herb, aromatic herb with a pleasant lemon scent

Luigia herb also called Lippia or cedrina is an aromatic plant appreciated both for its phytotherapeutic properties which indicate it as an excellent relaxing and digestive herbal tea, and for its healing properties. Used in an infusion of leaves or essential oil, it boasts several properties: insecticide, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, digestive, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, stomachic and tonic. Thanks to the … Read more

Wild fennel: properties and benefits of this medicinal plant

Wild fennel (commonly called fennel) is a Mediterranean herbaceous shrub that arises spontaneously especially in central and southern Italy in the so-called Mediterranean scrub. This aromatic plant belongs to the Umbelliferae family and has been known since ancient times for its aromatic properties. With a taste similar to dill, it is used to flavor Mediterranean dishes. Rich in phytotherapeutic properties, it is … Read more