In flower therapy the Bach Flowers are used for insomnia when one wants to intervene, in an absolutely sweet and natural way, on the emotional component that causes its onset; especially when this disorder is the result of states of anxiety, depression, high stress. In fact, age, sex, work, social relations, individual needs and concerns affect the characteristics of night rest...
Aromatherapy uses essential oils, the most volatile parts of the plant, which reach our most ancestral sense organ , the nose, connected directly to the brain . Who does not remember Proust's madeleines and the memories that their perfume arouses in the author? Using an aromatherapy diffuser can enhance these effects...
" You can sleep well without it, but with an herbal tea it is better, " said the monks, well-known connoisseurs of the benefits of herbs. There are different types of plants in nature that have a sedative, calming, anti-anxiety and hypno-inducing effect. Their properties can be exploited to the fullest if they are consumed in the form of herbal teas, in fact they help us to sleep in a natural way and have no contraindications...
The botanical name of Hawthorn ( Crataegus oxyacanta ), derives from the term kràtaigos which means strength and robustness. The Hawthorn is, in fact, a small thorny shrub with very resistant wood. At the beginning of May it is covered with white flowers, gathered in delicate bouquets, while the fruits are ovoid red....
They look like plants so different from each other but in reality they have a lot in common. And not just the yellow color! Turmeric and dandelion can easily go hand in hand and dive into warm waters, giving them purifying, anti-aging and digestive powers. With some other friendly grass they also become natural deflating teas...
The dandelion mother tincture is used as a base for the purifying action against the organism , working above all on the liver organ . However it is not the only use that can be made of it and the liver is not the only part to benefit from it: let's see together the main uses and properties . Benefits and internal uses of dyeing Here is what the dandelion mother tincture is for, a precious product to purify the body and eliminate toxins, even able to fight acne, cellulite and disorders related to their accumulation in the body...
The botanical name of the Lentisco is Pistacia Lentiscus and belongs to the Anacardiacee family. It is a bushy shrub of easy cultivation that can reach even 3 meters in height and is native to the Mediterranean basin. The interesting feature of this plant is the exudation of an oily resin from its trunk that is used in phytotherapeutic field and defined Mastic of Chios , name deriving from the Greek island from which the original production comes, and also used in the production of chewing- gum...
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil that is obtained from the nuts of the coconut palm typical of tropical areas. The seed is composed of a more external fibrous shell that contains a very hard woody shell inside which is the pulp ( copra ), white, fleshy and tasty, rich in fat, which forms a cavity containing a sweet and refreshing milky liquid, said " coconut milk "...
The Japanese tea ceremony Tea arrived in Japan from China in the 8th century, but the real master of the Japanese tea ceremony was Sen no Rikyū, born in 1522 in akasaka prefecture, which elevated the tea and the ritual connected to it true and own art form. Harmony, respect, purity and tranquility: these are the four principles on which, according to the Maestro, the tea ceremony was founded and is still based today....
The essential oil and the aroma produced by a plant in nature allow it to defend itself against parasites of various kinds and to heal its own tissues , regenerating itself. In the same way, essential oils perform their reparative action also against the human body . Furthermore, perfumes, acting on hypothalamus and pituitary gland, allow to influence the hormonal production of human beings...
Echinacea angustifolia is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family (also known as Compositae), the genus Echinacea also includes other species of which only two other have phytotherapeutic interest: E chinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida. The three species have an active phytocomplex very similar in composition so they are often used for the same therapeutic uses...
Essential oils , thanks to their antibacterial and antifungal properties, can help us prevent and treat candida, cystitis and urethritis. Let's see what are the most suitable essential oils for intimate hygiene and how to use them. Tea Tree essential oil The essential oil of Malaleuca or Tea tree is certainly the most suitable for feminine intimate hygiene : it is in fact an essential oil with marked antifingin, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties ...
Oils are not only used to flavor salads, on the contrary, they are now constant in the beauty routine of many women, both Eastern and Western. In fact, they are very rich in useful properties for well-being and beauty: sesame oil for massages, amla oil for hair, linseed oil for the intestine, these are just some of the most famous and widespread...
Behind the word "nervousness" there are many nuances of meaning, which can be described more or less profoundly. Anxiety, stress , restlessness , fear, obsession. Each condition has its root and its evolution. Bach flowers , in their vibrational essence, have the great merit of knowing how to turn with refined attention to each specificity, with a subtle but direct remedy...
The remedies used in herbal medicine against hair loss act for internal use , so as to supplement the nutritional deficiencies , missing in an unbalanced diet, or by counteracting hormonal imbalances that affect the structure and health of the hair. For external use instead, thanks to the use of herbs and medicinal plants, vegetable oils and essential oils, the cosmetic products protect against hair loss; they favor the natural growth process; strengthen the roots and improve the oxygenation of the scalp...
The sale of essential oils is carried out in herbal medicine, in pharmacies with a herbal department and, sometimes, also in parapharmacies. Essential oils are the remedies used by aromatherapy, a holistic natural cure, which intervenes on physical, mental and spiritual processes, rebalancing the state of general health, providing well-being or preventing disease...
Because it is important to know wild herbs Someone said that those who know more, live better and spend less, compared to those who do not know. Those who know it are cured simply by eating, those who do not know are poisoned and deformed by eating, or by eating badly, and then treated with medicines...
The ginger herbal tea is an excellent remedy to help you lose weight because it is very effective in purifying the body. In fact , ginger allows the elimination of waste and toxins that are present in the circulation of our body and in doing so allows us to lose weight by lowering the needle of the scale...
Milk thistle is a biennial plant : in the first year of life its appearance resembles that of chicory and dandelion, with long and jagged leaves. Milk thistle is also known as wild artichoke . There are many types of thistle, most of which are cultivated: milk thistle is the variety of this vegetable that grows wild and wild...
The Epiphany takes away all the festivals but does the tangible memory of food excesses remain for us? Or is it simply time to calmly prepare our body to purify and eliminate stagnation , accumulations of localized fats in view of the warm season? The moment is absolutely right, because this year spring comes a little early in the light of winter failure...
The headache is a feeling of oppression at the level of the temples that conditions the intentions and intentions of the day. The scientific term of what is commonly referred to as headache is headache but it is necessary from time to time to identify the symptoms in order to classify a disorder that has at least 150 different subtypes...
Rooibos , commonly called red tea , has nothing to do with tea . It does not come from Camelia Sinensis , but from an African shrub the Aspalathus Linearis . It is actually an infusion and unlike tea it does not contain caffeine , it does not have those contraindications linked to the intake of nerve substances, so it can be drunk both by children and by elderly people; does not cause excitability, does not affect the quality or quantity of sleep, does not interfere with the absorption of some elements such as iron...
In natural well-being oils, oleolites and essential oils represent a wide and effective, versatile and easy to use resource. There are oils of all kinds on the market, but it is not always easy to distinguish one preparation based on oils from another. The wording is very important and gives information on the type of oily product you are going to use...
Do you know what causes pain during a sore throat? Do you know what exactly develops acute inflammation such as otitis? First of all, we provide a definition of inflammation : "Inflammation, or inflammation, is an innate non-specific defense mechanism, which constitutes a protective response, following the harmful action of physical, chemical and biological agents, whose ultimate goal is the elimination of the initial cause of cellular or tissue damage...
The exhibition convention dedicated to herbal medicine to be held in Parma on 28 and 29 September at the Palacassa Congress Center seemed interesting for three specific factors. First: the winning formula of training combined with exposure . Second: 30 reports distributed over two days of the event, held by distinguished academics and technicians, together with the possibility for companies to meet herbalists and talk about themselves, presenting products and news...
The purchase of Bach flowers takes place mainly in herbal medicine or in a pharmacy where it is possible to have your personal mixture prepared. This mixture is composed by the flower-therapist, homeopath or naturopath after an interview-interview aimed at bringing out the problems that afflict the person, to associate them with the flower remedies corresponding to altered moods...
Arnica montana is a herbal and herbal remedy with an anti-inflammatory action used in the treatment of bruises, traumas and muscle and joint pains : can arnica also be useful for menstrual pain ? Let's see it together. Arnica montana: what it is, how and when to use it Arnica montana is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family that produces yellow-orange solitary flowers...
The officinal plants for the intestine possess laxative , anti-inflammatory , carminative and regulatory properties of gastrointestinal function . The most common ailments that this organ can experience are constipation , usually caused by an unbalanced or deficient diet of fiber; diarrhea , which can arise from food poisoning, drug or antibiotic treatment and viral infections...
Pistachio is the seed of the pistachio plant known by the botanical name of pistacia vera . This plant is a tree that was already known and cultivated in prehistoric times. Its cradle of origin is the Middle East although currently its diffusion sees it cultivated all over the world. In Italy it is known as a prized food and there are some areas of Italy that are renowned for their delicious pistachio production...
Chamomile, scientifically known as Matricaria recutita or Matricaria chamomilla , belonging to the Asteraceae family , is the well-known white and yellow little flower that punctuates fields, countryside and hills of various parts of Italy, where it often grows wild, almost like a pest. The botanical name of Latin derivation, Matricaria , tells us instead of one of its most frequent uses: matricaria derives from " matrix ", among the various meanings there is " uterus ", with reference to the calming power during the menstrual cycle and the relative pains...
On our skin we can read our state of well-being or discomfort. The color, texture, elasticity and tone are all indicators of our conditions inside and out. For a healthy, moisturized, nourished, fleshed out, clean and fresh skin it is not enough to operate only at a topical level, because we would limit ourselves to the symptom...
Artemisinin is an active ingredient that is extracted from the Artemisia annua, a plant well known and used in traditional Chinese medicine. Over the years, artemisinin has been used in the treatment and fight against malaria. However, today you are also being studied for its oxygenating and potentially anticancer capabilities...
Rosehip or musk rose oil is a very famous vegetable oil in natural cosmetics and phytotherapy. This plant has now become one of the main remedies for the treatment of damaged skin, thanks to its effective regenerating and healing action on skin tissues. Obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds contained in the berries of the plant, this natural product is very sensitive to air, light and temperature changes, and therefore faces a high risk of alteration: for these reasons it is absolutely necessary that is of good quality and certified , so that it keeps all its contents of precious substan...
The oil extracted from pumpkin seeds is an oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids appreciated, as well as in the kitchen, for its cosmetic properties . Let's find out how to use pumpkin seed oil for the beauty of skin and hair . Use of pumpkin seed oil in cosmetics If you bought pumpkin seed oil to dress your salads and enrich vegetable soups, you can take advantage of the cosmetic properties of this oil and experience its use for beauty ...
The late autumn is about to give way to the coldest season and in this transit we suffer sudden temperature changes, cold humidity surges, windy days, maybe we turn on the heating in the house and on the car and the temperature excursions to which we submit influence the weakening of the upper airways: the throat in particular signals us that we must defend ourselves...
Menstrual pain, which woman was not affected. Unfortunately there are people who suffer a lot during the menstrual cycle: headache, stomach ache, pain in the kidney area, bladder inflammation, cramps. Over-the-counter drugs are sometimes used in this context recklessly, without assessing the undesirable effects after prolonged use...
In herbal medicine, mother tinctures are extractions of herbs and medicinal plants, obtained by maceration of their drug (part used: leaves, roots, barks, etc.) in water and alcohol. In general, the maceration consists in placing a drug for a certain period of time in a solvent, kept in continuous movement with the purpose to avoid the formation of molds...
The preparation of herbal teas: the first step The preparation of a good herbal tea is not so simple, first of all you need to be well informed about the specific properties of each plant, about the possibility of using its various parts (flowers, roots, woody parts, bark, leaves) and their combination...
Since the Middle Ages lemon balm was indicated as an anti-hysterical elixir and in the treatment of convulsions due to its exceptional sedative properties, the Discalced Carmelites distilled the famous melissa water , with which they treated subjects suffering from nervous crisis. Let's find out how to use it against insomnia...
Seasonal changes always put pressure on the metabolism, pushing it from time to time to wake up to enjoy the summer or to quieten up for the winter. Spring recalls the body after the calm of the winter cold, during which biological activities have reduced their rhythms to a minimum. The rise in temperature, the increase in hours of light, the perfumes that saturate the air thanks to pollens, remind us that it is time to stretch, to return to action and to deal with the awakening of many energies , including the sexual one, and get ready for the real heat, the summer one...
Every day a new product is marketed that - they say - will surely lose weight. The temptation to buy it is strong: they promise us that we will lose weight quickly without effort and without changing our lifestyle. Yes, of course, and the gifts Santa Claus himself brings them ... So first let us remember that there is no product that makes us lose weight without any commitment on our part ...
