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Natural Beauty: 3 flowers good for the complexion

Chamomile soothes sensitive skin. Among the 3 flowers good for the complexion, first and foremost is chamomile, a medicinal plant commonly used in herbal teas. This flower from the Asteraceae family, the same family as the daisy, grows easily in ordinary, well-drained soil in the garden. You can ev ...

24
Apr
2023

Saffron: Everything You Need to Know About This Precious Spice in 5 Questions

. The main producing countries during antiquity (Iran, Spain, India, and Greece) still dominate the global market today. This spice was once used as a medicinal plant to treat a wide range of ailments, from indigestion to smallpox, including respiratory diseases... Its yellow-orange color was also ...

25
Nov
2008

Soluble chicory: should you adopt this trendy drink?

2- What is the history of chicory? The medicinal virtues of chicory have been known since Antiquity. This plant was already cultivated in Europe as a medicinal plant in the Middle Ages. Its use as a coffee substitute appeared towards the end of the 17th century in the Netherlands, before spreading ...

11
Sep
2009

Hydrolatherapy : 5 hydrolats to drink to heal yourself

enefits of hydrolatherapy. The floral water recommended in this case to soothe bloating and digestive discomfort is Roman Chamomile Hydrosol. This medicinal plant is indeed known for its calming effect on the emotions and the digestive system. Simply dilute a teaspoon of floral water in a glas ...

26
Jan
2023

The butterwort: an amazing carnivorous plant.

dividing clumps in spring, or by leaf cuttings in winter. Contrary to popular belief, this plant is not toxic. Common butterwort is even considered a medicinal plant because it is possible to harvest its fresh leaves and apply them to a cut to accelerate wound healing. ...

14
Apr
2023

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

This plant, whose young green stems are used, has remineralizing and healing virtues. It has no contraindications. It is the first of 5 beneficial medicinal plants for athletes because it promotes collagen production and therefore tissue health. It contributes to good healing and ensures tendon f ...

17
Apr
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

sed sparingly as it can have a neurotoxic and abortive effect in high doses. "What are the properties of santolina?" Cypress-leaved santolina is also considered as a medicinal plant with antispasmodic, emmenagogue and vermifuge properties. It is recommended for painful menstruation as it relieves s ...

21
Apr
2023

Phytotherapy: 5 virtues of noble laurel.

1- Expectorant virtues Among the medicinal properties of bay laurel, it is first necessary to emphasize that this plant has expectorant and mucolytic virtues. This means that it promotes the elimination of secretions in case of chesty cough. In practice, this essential oil is recommended for all E ...

06
June
2023

Centella asiatica: a plant with exceptional anti-aging properties.

try has been using this herbaceous plant for a few decades, Centella asiatica is a millennia-old remedy in other parts of the world. It is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. In these traditional medicines, it is used to treat skin conditions an ...

06
Nov
2023