Silica articles Tag

Fertilizer: how to use wood ash in the garden?

Is wood ash a good fertilizer? Wood ash is a natural mineral fertilizer containing many minerals. It consists of: • 20 to 50% calcium; • 14% silica; • 3 to 9% potassium; • 1 to 4% magnesium; • 0.5 to 2% phosphorus. These elements are beneficial to plants for various reaso ...

17
Apr
2024

Cat litter: what are the advantages of plant-based litter?

mineral litter? The mineral litter is the 'classic' cat litter. This inexpensive product, available in all supermarkets, comes in the form of clay or silica grains. This form of litter has the advantage of being economical. On the other hand, it has the disadvantage of requiring regular cleaning ...

02
Feb
2023

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

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 ...

17
Apr
2023

How to protect your garden from wild boars?

as tin cans that you will scatter around your garden. In addition to these grandmother's tricks, there is a repellent available on the market made from silica transformed into talc. This product has the double advantage of being inexpensive and 100% natural. It is safe for health and the environme ...

27
Sep
2023

Thermalism: 5 Common Misconceptions About Thermal Cures

are effective against digestive issues, those with sulfur are used for treating respiratory and rheumatologic infections, and waters with selenium and silica have therapeutic properties in dermatology. Thermal cures are very expensive for the Health Insurance. A common misconception about spa treat ...

15
Feb
2024

Hair Loss: 5 Natural Active Ingredients That Really Work

the hair fiber and stimulates hair growth thanks to the cocktail of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements it contains. It is naturally rich in plant silica, which strengthens the hair fiber by stimulating the production of keratin. Nettle is also known for its regulating effect on sebum production ...

28
Mar
2024