Orthosiphon: a diuretic and depurative plant
Orthosiphon, also known as Java tea, is a plant native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the Lamiaceae family, scientifically named Orthosiphon stamineus Benth or Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. It is a perennial herb of small size, ranging from 30 to 80 cm in height, with a quadrangular stem, lignified at the base and herbaceous […]
Healthy skin and medicinal plants
The need to touch and feel the contact with the skin, are physiological needs that involve a multitude of factors, both psychological and emotional, and biological. This indicates how important perception is, through the skin, of the world and everything that surrounds us. In fact, the skin is a barrier between us and the environment, […]
Depurative plants: what they are and where they act
The utilization of detoxifying herbs proves even more effective and advantageous when consumed as herbal tea or decoction, as water and hydration inherently aid in eliminating potentially harmful substances from our bodies. Below are the principal detoxifying plants according to traditional Mediterranean medicine, indicating the main excretory organ toward which their action is primarily directed. […]
