Chelidonium: use, properties, and tradition

Chelidonium majus L., a member of the Papaveraceae family, is also known by the common names Celandine, Greater Celandine, Tetterwort, and Swallow Herb. Throughout the plant, there is an orange-yellow latex widely used as a keratolytic for the removal of warts and verrucas, from which its name is derived. A perennial herb, standing 40-80 cm […]

Cistus incanus: a powerful immune booster from greek tradition

Known since the times of Theophrastus, a Greek botanist and disciple of Aristotle, Cistus incanus (also known as Red Rockrose, Cretan Rockrose, or Maritime Rockrose) is a perennial shrub belonging to the Cistaceae family. It grows spontaneously in arid and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region, particularly in island regions, on the island of Crete, […]

Citrus fruits and alzheimer’s disease: new discoveries

Citrus fruits (genus Citrus, family of the Rutaceae) are very juicy fruits, often with a sour taste, which are harvested from October to April. They are usually consumed fresh or squeezed to obtain juices (both for domestic and industrial purposes), but they are also used for the production of essential oils. Numerous research has discovered their properties including […]

Liquorice leaves and flavonoids: the latest research findings

Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Legume) family, known since antiquity as “black gold“. In Chinese medicine, it was considered a precious commodity and was also used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome as a remedy for many ailments. Currently, liquorice is cultivated in many parts of the world […]

Onion and scientific research: a new natural healing

Allium cepa L., commonly known as onion, is the most widely cultivated and used species of the genus Allium, mainly utilized as a flavor enhancer. Today, with the support of scientific research, we are able to demonstrate that the onion has components, such as phenolic derivatives, sulfur and quercetin compounds, which are not only able to […]

Yarrow: myriad leaves and myriad properties

Achillea millefolium L. is the scientific name of a plant belonging to the Composite or Asteraceae family, but it is known popularly by many other names: Soldier’s Herb, Milfoil, Sanguinary, Cut Herb, Bloodwort, Nosebleed, Staunchweed, Woundwort, or Yarroway. Yarrow thrives in full sun, on moderately rich and moist soils. It is found in Europe, Asia, […]

The alleged toxicity of fennel seeds

In 2011, a study published by INRAN (National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research) raised concerns about the use of fennel-based herbal teas, stating that they could be harmful, even potentially carcinogenic, due to a minor component found in the seeds: estragole. The study examined three types of fennel-based products (loose seeds, soluble teas, and […]

Peperoncino: a natural pain reliever

Not much loved by those with delicate palates and often accused of causing heartburn, in reality, Peperoncino (Capsicum spp.) is a small fruit belonging to the Solanaceae family, endowed with tremendous therapeutic potential, not always known but extremely beneficial for our health. There are over 200 cultivated species belonging to the Capsicum genus, including bell […]

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