g and suave Parfum... to which some lend an aphrodisiac power! This plant was once recommended to treat headaches, insomnia and melancholy. Today, phytotherapy mainly uses these flowers in infusion (4 to 5 g for 20 cl of water) to treat diseases of the respiratory tract. Indeed, violet has emolli ...
ality of life of patients. Indeed, beyond a certain volume, it compresses the urethra and impedes the complete emptying of the bladder. The use of phytotherapy is then interesting to relieve these annoying urinary disorders on a daily basis. Fortunately, having an adenoma does not increase the ...
1- Horsetail for preventing tendinitis. Horse-tail or Equisetum arvense is a plant highly appreciated in phytotherapy for its richness in silica and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. This plant, whose young green stems are used, has remineralizing and healing virtues. It has no c ...
liters per day). Favour water, infusions, Tea black or vegetable broth but avoid fruit juices, alcohol or carbonated drinks (including Coke). The Phytotherapy remedies for gastroenteritis are: the Tea highly brewed black tea against diarrhea, infusions of true chamomile, lemon balm and Mint agai ...
1- Acacia honey The acacia honey has a blond color and has the characteristic of remaining liquid for a long time. Because of its very mild flavor, it is often used to sweeten hot or cold drinks. It is most indicated in case of diabetes because its glycemic index is low (20). Indeed, it ha ...
What is the orange blossom? Contrary to what one might think, the orange blossom is not that of the tree that yields table oranges or Citrus sinensis. It is the flower of the sour orange tree or bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). This tree of the Rutaceae family is native to Asia and its flo ...
to your beauty routine. If you are used to treating yourself with plants, you probably already know that lavender essential oil is very often used in phytotherapy, including on the skin. With its calming, antibacterial, and softening properties, this essential oil is a valuable ally for combination ...
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 ...
What is griffonia? Griffonia is a plant from the Fabaceae family whose seeds are used in phytotherapy. This plant, whose botanical name is Griffonia simplicifolia, is a vine native to West Africa and Central Africa. It can reach heights of 3 to 10 meters and produces ovoid pods filled with seeds. ...
f essential oils, and the steam helps transport them into the ENT area while rehydrating the mucous membranes. How to do an inhalation for a cold? In phytotherapy, the term "inhalation" can refer to two techniques: - Dry inhalation involves directly breathing in a few drops of essential oil placed o ...