It is known as agrimony or St. William’s wort, and is a typical plant of the Iberian area. To the point that it grows spontaneously and is accustomed to large periods of drought. However, in this article we will offer information on both the medicinal properties assigned to agrimony and the shape of its cultivation …
Saponaria officinalis, also known as soap dish in traditional culture, is today a spectacular ornamental plant that has always had great medicinal and practical uses. Among them, the one that stands out the most is that of being able to manufacture soap without the use of caustic soda. As soon as we enter the cultivation …
In this article we are going to talk about a medicinal plant closely related to common garlic. In fact, it is commonly known as bear garlic, although its scientific name (so as not to generate confusion) is Allium ursinum. Its measuremental properties are closely related to garlic, which we all know its benefits and we …
It is known as Lavandula stoechas but it is well known as Topped Lavender. If we move through villages or rural and traditional areas it may be better to name it as French Lavender (a very particular name). Nothing to say about this medical plant except for all the properties it has, if we know …
We enter again into the world of medicinal plants, and this time it is the turn of a well-known crop, nigella sativa or as it is commonly known, black cumin. A plant used since ancient times from which practically everything was used (seeds included) and that today still continues to use many of its properties …
It is known as goldenrod and it is not for less, because to Solidago virgaurea it is attributed great medicinal and healing properties for external and internal use. Its chemical composition is more than studied and today several Universities are fighting to discover new ways and means of obtaining a solution to the main diseases …
If we ran into the middle of the field with meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and we were not experienced in medicinal plants, surely we would confuse it with a weed and we could even step on it. Okay, yes, this plant does not stand out precisely for its ornamental characteristics, but it keeps a valuable chest …
Although we are used to identifying as plants all those that have medicinal potentials, there are also shrubs and trees, such as Boswellia serrata, which is characterized by having an essential oil potential that is accepted to cure multiple problems. As always, we are going to show you a little bit of this plant, delving …
A high intake of vitamins and vegetables boosts our immune system. With the infusions of cat’s claw, we can still strengthen it more at the worst times of the year. There are times when winter comes and temperatures drop, our defenses get to work. Sometimes they do not fully fulfill their mission and we go …
In the XXI century, we have powerful medicines and herbs for diabetes that will allow us to control the glycemic index for people suffering from this disorder. Disorder that, by the way, is increasingly going to more according to net statistics. Undoubtedly, it is related to the diet we eat (the consumption of sugar above …
