Medicinal plants and their benefits

Plants have been used for thousands of years for their many benefits on health and well-being. Whether to treat ailments, improve mood or beautify the environment, plants are valuable allies. Discover on this page the different benefits and uses of the most popular plants

Acacia: acts on transit and rebalances intestinal flora.
Garlic: Very good against blood pressure and cholesterol. Artichoke: against digestive and elimination disorders. Good for the liver.

Camu camu: the richest in vitamin C (40 times more than orange). It is tonic and antioxidant.
Cranberry: Against repeated urinary crises and disorders.
Fights fatigue and strengthens the immune system.
Blackcurrant: rich in vitamin C, has antioxidant properties and strengthens the venous walls.
Charcoal: has the property of reducing gases produced in the intestine. Very used in cases of poor digestion accompanied by bloating and against diarrhea.
Turmeric: anti-inflammatory and anti-pain. Reduces nervous and muscular crises during the night, acts in cases of sleep disorders.
Eucalyptus: has decongestant properties for the respiratory tract.

Fennel: improves the function of the stomach and the expulsion of intestinal gas. Used against stomach aches and bloating.
Ginger: Sexual stimulant also acts against digestive disorders. in case of motion sickness.
Ginseng: Fights the effects of stress. Acts on physical resistance, sexual energy and intellect.

Kola: The nut has a high caffeine content, hence its stimulating properties. Facilitates physical and intellectual effort.

Brewer's yeast: This mushroom helps reduce fatigue. Good for skin radiance, strong nails and hair vigor.
Also helps to rebalance the bacterial flora (after an intestinal infection or antibiotic treatment).

Blueberry: rich in vitamins A, B and C, has vasculoprotective properties. Used in cases of capillary fragility.

Olivier: lowers blood pressure.
Nettle: soothing effect on painful joints (shock, sprains, etc.), bones and cartilage Fights urea

Prune: Acts on intestinal functioning and regulates transit.

Rosemary: Stimulates the gallbladder, detoxifies the liver and is useful in cases of digestive disorders.

Green tea: Promotes the melting of lipid reserves and renal elimination, it is a stimulant and an antioxidant.
Thyme: Purifying. Antispasmodic and muscle relaxant. Also soothes the respiratory tract.

A few simple rules

- Never eat plants from your garden unless you are sure of the species and the plant has not been exposed to chemicals. Some plant species are beneficial while others are toxic even though they look exactly the same.
- Seek advice from a health professional before taking any herbal cures, whether combined or not. Even in herbal medicine, interactions and overdoses exist.