The term "menstruation" comes from the Latin menstruatio ("monthly payment") and the plural use indicates a cyclically recurring date. Menstruation is a natural occurrence in women, the first cycle can reach around 9 years while others may even arrive later, some even around the age of 16...
Gemmotherapy uses lime buds for insomnia, and for its results it is considered the natural tranquilizer par excellence. Like all other buds, it is obtained by maceration in glycerine of fresh buds and in this preparation it is called Tilia Tomentosa, to distinguish it from other lime tree extractions...
The organism and the change of season Some animals go into hibernation, the trees lose their leaves, the earth cools down: the passage from one season to another involves small upheavals even for the human organism. What happens to the body? First of all the pituitary gland, located at the base of the skull, during the passage from the warm season to the cold season, begins to increase the production of ACTH, better known as " stress hormone "...
Treating diseases, taking into account the correspondences that exist between plants and planets, was part of a medical system universally accepted in the West, up until the Scientific Revolution. For modern science , the ordered universe we know today is regulated by Forces that follow the laws of Physics (gravity, electromagnetic force, etc...
Essential oils are powerful remedies that have very different indications and can be a valid remedy to stimulate our immune system and protect it from external attacks of seasonal bacteria and viruses, but also from internal degenerations that affect the stomach for example, such as helycobacter pilori , or escherichia coli in the urinary tract...
Verbena is a medicinal plant that aids in digestion, protects the liver and strengthens the nervous system, helping it to combat stress . Used externally, it protects the skin and calms muscle inflammation. A natural cure-all of ancient origins - it was already used by the Greeks and Romans and even the Druids used it during sacred ceremonies, considering it a ' magic herb - that will make your winter days more gentle and pleasant...
Green tea and black tea are obtained from the infusion of the leaves of the same plant the Camellia Sinensis , but there are many differences that distinguish the two types of tea. To date, black tea is the most widespread , with 78% of world consumption, while green tea is preferred by 20% of consumers; of this twenty percent the use is almost exclusive in Asian countries while in the West it is mainly consumed black tea...
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale Willd. Roscoe ), also known as the English word " Ginger ", is a herbaceous plant native to the Far East, but has been grown in Europe for centuries. The plant has a characteristic " rhizome " fleshy and branched, these is the part from which the stem is extended in height, and generally runs horizontally just below the ground, it is there that the pharmacologically active complexes accumulate: in " pharmaceutical botany "The part of the plant from which these substances are extracted is called" drug "...
The classic herbal medicine has always used the horse chestnut for hemorrhoids for its vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory properties for the entire circulatory system. The seeds and bark of the horse chestnut contain saponins, whose mixture is called escin , which is the most important active ingredient, and together with flavonoids , it gives the plant anti-edema and vasoconstrictive properties ...
Particularly stressful lifestyles, loss of immunity due to stress or inordinate or disorderly use of medicines, diet increasingly rich in yeasts, sugars, alcohol, proliferation of intestinal viruses that cause the factors described above, are bringing to an exponential increase in dermatological diseases , let us consider for example lichen sclerosus, a chronic disease caused by candida albicans which until a few years ago was considered a rare disease and which increases its incidence from year to year, bringing serious problems both physical and psychological to men and women...
Stretch marks, because they are formed There are several reasons why the much hated and feared whitish streaks, the stretch marks , form on the body. This skin blemish, which affects both men and women, can appear from an early age and can be caused by various factors: hormonal - for example, cortisol deficiency - constitutional, but also linked to an unbalanced diet and a too sedentary life, as well as pregnancy or smoking or alcohol abuse...
Curiosity: the Egyptians considered the Marigold a plant capable of making rejuvenate. The Hindus adorned the temples. Persians and Greeks used its petals to decorate food. Tradition has it that if Calendula flowers remain closed in the morning, it will most likely rain! Botany: Calendula belongs to the Asteraceae (also called Composite), a botanical family of the Asterales Order...
The dandelion is a spontaneous plant common in meadows and fields and available in herbal medicine. The dandelion is used mainly as a diuretic and for digestive disorders: we see in detail when to use the dandelion . The dandelion, description and active constituents of the plant The dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Compositae family ...
Armelline are the seeds that are found mainly in the core of apricot and peach , shaped like a small light almond, but also of cherry and plum . Its singular name is of Venetian derivation; in fact "armellino" in Venetian means "apricot", being imported directly from Armenia, where it is one of the most typical and popular fruits...
Argan oil is a vegetable oil , among the rarest and most precious in the world. If taken internally it is a source of important nutrients with antioxidant properties such as omega-3s and vitamin E. If applied externally, it performs a nourishing and firming action and this makes it a real beauty elixir for the skin , especially the dry one...
Holistic aromatherapy The term aromatherapy indicates the use of aromatic essences, also called essential oils or volatile oils, for the attainment of well-being, to prevent disease or to treat morbid diseases. Aromatherapy is therefore a holistic practice that acts on physical, mental and spiritual processes through the use of non-oily essences, concentrated in some areas of medicinal plants : flowers, resin, bark, roots, peel, leaves and fruits...
Aromatherapy is a technique of using essences and fragrances to preserve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the individual. The essential oils, obtained from plants and flowers, are used for food, cosmetic, therapeutic purposes and in some cultures also for ritual purposes, since ancient times...
Is hiatal hernia a disease? In itself it should not be considered as such, since it is an anatomical alteration , given by the sliding of a part of the stomach above the diaphragm through the esophageal hiatus. It does not show any particular symptoms, but it is mostly associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux phenomena , which can be more or less acidic and damage the vocal cords or epigastric pains of various sizes, belching...
Some people think that herbal teas are an eminently feminine drink, to be consumed in the evening only when you have a stomach ache or when you feel tired and sickly. Nothing could be more wrong! There are really countless types of herbal teas, each of which is indicated for various ailments as well as for the various phases of life, for the most peaceful people as for the chronically busy...
The dandelion is a herb that grows spontaneously throughout Italy , its botanical name is taraxacum officinale and belongs to the asteraceae family. The dandelion is also known as piscialetto , dandelion or showerhead and can be picked everywhere, from the sea up in the mountains and even at 2.00 meters high...
A legislative decree of the government cancels the only law protecting the herbalist , a professional figure to guarantee consumers: thousands of professionals, businesses and students are at risk. The legislative decree that eliminates the figure of the herbalist Between Christmas and New Year, on the eve of the dissolution of the Chambers, the government presented a legislative decree on the delegation law of the Parliament in which, in article 8, the law 99 of 1931 is repealed, the only one that today protects the figure of herbalist in Italy...
Pilosella: what it is Pilosella hieracium , commonly known as pilosella, is a medicinal plant of the Composite family. Known and used for its properties since the 12th century, the pilosella is still used as a drainage and antiseptic . The plant looks like a grass with a stem no higher than 30 cm, with yellow-orange flowers, and leaves with small hairs, a characteristic that also gives the name "vulgar" of "cat's tongue" ...
The magic plant, so defined by a more or less authoritative dissemination campaign, is Artemisia Annua , which many have casually called an officinal plant with anticancer properties . To clarify and modulate the tones expressed on such a delicate topic related to Artemisia Annua, let's see what science tells us about its real benefits...
The ancient mint tea The properties of mint were known already in ancient times. Monks from all over the world gathered and dried it, consuming the mint infusion or herbal tea by itself, or adding ingredients and other herbs such as lemon balm, sage, calendula, mallow, cornflower and chamomile. The mint herbal tea has a particular taste, fresh and at the same time delicate...
In flower therapy, Bach flowers are used for concentration when it is necessary to stimulate the brain, and promote its function of information storage , favoring attention and mindfulness . Often states of stress and fatigue condition the yield of the memory and for this reason the use of plant adaptogens beneficially affects concentration and cognitive functions ...
Sandalwood essential oil: property Sandalwood essential oil has a warm scent of resin and earth. It is a relatively fine oil, with a medium to high course, but with a very concentrated strength. Just a few drops in the massage oil, or in the lamp burns essences, or as first aid on a handkerchief to take with you and to smell when you want, to have immediate effects...
Bach flowers can be taken in various ways : they are vibrational remedies that send a rebalancing, compensatory and sometimes corrective message to our "on-board computer". Choosing to insert them when we allow ourselves a regenerating and relaxing cuddle like a bathroom is a modality that is well suited even to this torrid summer...
The Harpagophytum (Harpagophytum procumbens) also known as "devil's claw", is a creeping herbaceous plant native to Africa , the pharmacologically active phytocomplex is extracted from its secondary roots. His curious nickname comes from the existence of real " hooks " that surround the fruit; these, if trampled on by animals or men with bare feet, can penetrate the skin causing the victim to jump several times (just like a "furious", according to African legends)...
Amla is a plant that produces fruits used as a natural remedy in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5000 years in India. The traditional Indian name is Amalaki while its scientific botanical name is Emblica officinalis . In India it is considered an essential plant to have well-being in one's life so much so that it is contained in 50% of the healing recipes of Ayurvedic medicine and is one of the essential ingredients for the elixirs of long life...
If the intestine is lazy , nature provides some simple remedies to promote intestinal peristalsis , > Aloe vera > the Seine > the Rhubarb > the Psyllium > the Frangula P as Spring, P as purification Spring has arrived and nature is awakening . In the seasonal cycle also our body adapts to new rhythms: the metabolism changes , the excretory organs are called into question to purify us from the waste and toxins, temperature excursions create imbalances, physical disturbances, mood swings, restlessness; allergies come for some...
There are some plants that help the heart in its daily work. Among these, there is the artichoke , a cholesterol-lowering food, which also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, thanks to the presence of inulin. Another very important plant is the hawthorn , an excellent ally for the heart, regulates the heart rate, slowing down the beats and strengthening its contractile strength; in addition it is antioxidant, hypotensive, relaxing...
Most athletes need to take care not only of the muscles that directly stress during the chosen activity, but also of the hands and feet . Whether the activity takes place inside structures or outside, be it in the pool or in the gym, in all cases the feet, forced or not in footwear for a long time, are solicited or otherwise exposed to aggression...
The Bach flowers for depression have been identified by Edward Bach, to alleviate the sense of profound sadness that accuses the person subject to what is now called the evil of our century . According to the forecasts released by the WHO (World Health Organization), in 2020 the depression will represent the second cause of disability in the world, immediately after cardiovascular diseases...
Jasmine green tea is an unfermented tea flavored with jasmine flowers. Rich in polyphenols, green tea has anti-oxidant and anticancer properties. Jasmine green tea: what it is and how it is prepared Green tea is obtained from the leaves of Camellia sinensis , a small evergreen tree of the Theales family...
The origin of Japanese teas The use of drinking tea, although it is more or less common throughout the world, originated in the East, initially in China, and later in Japan. The Japanese started consuming tea very soon. We are in fact in the year 729 AD when Emperor Shomu is said to have invited an important Buddhist monk to have tea at his palace...
In flower therapy there are several so-called emergency restorations , that is useful in moments of crisis, temporary situations in which we cannot or there is no time to think about a personalized mixture, but an urgent intervention is needed to manage the emotional situation; for example, if I witness an accident, or a loved one is involved or involved, I have to go to the dentist, I am worried about waiting for the result of an examination (medical or otherwise) or other situations in which I I feel an emergency state alive...
The eyes are sense organs , equal and symmetrical, placed in the front part of the skull. Connected to the encephalon by the optic nerves, by 30 Meibonium glands and by the lacrimal glands, the eyes are very delicate and, for this reason, may be affected by various disorders. Let's find out the most common and how to prepare an herbal tea to have cured ...
How to drink absinthe Magic grass, Green Fairy that kept demons away, ancient mother of all plants, wormwood or Artemisia Absinthium (different from Artemisia Vulgaris ) has always been considered the remedy of women, used above all to regularize the menstrual cycle . Its invigorating action on the body is very important, even more so if you think how much it stimulates the functions related to the stomach and digestion ...
The essential oil of camphor is used in aromatherapy mainly for its anti-inflammatory and balsamic properties that are used in case of rheumatic pains, muscle tears and diseases of the respiratory system. At one time it was thought to calm sexual desires, so the monks, to better observe the vow of chastity, wore a little bag hung around their necks...
Argan oil is a precious oil for skin, hair and nails. Let's see what are the cosmetic uses of pure argan oil and 2 simple recipes to start using it in our beauty routine. The cosmetic uses of argan oil Pure argan oil can be used to make toning massages for the body , to make s yesterday and nourishing and anti-aging creams for the face or to treat cracked skin of the hands, damaged by cold, wind or other external agents...
The history of tea comes from a Chinese discovery According to Chinese legend, it is in 2737 BC: that the Emperor Shen Nung, "The divine healer" , a botany expert, would have discovered tea by chance, while, sitting under a plant, he was drinking boiling water and a leaf of that plant fell into the cup...
