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 …
We introduce a new medicinal plant commonly known as celandine major (Chelidonium majus) and that has a great capacity for healing for the list of problems that we will put below. Best of all, they are supported by the scientific community through long-term trials with large sample sizes. Getting to know the plum plant (Chelidonium …
Its curious scientific name, Bacopa monnieri, it encompasses a large medicinal plant that today is being subjected to a multitude of scientific trials. The results are showing that it can have great potential for people with memory problems, anxiety, depression, etc., which are the diseases of the XXI century. Hence, we want to give it …
We have among us a species somewhat different from the common nettle that we can see in many parts of Spain. The white nettle (Lamium album) is quite widespread throughout the world and its medicinal properties have been described for more than 1,000 years. Today, there are several investigations that try to go down the …
We discover a new medicinal plant whose scientific name is Cardamine pratensis, although it is known by common names. It has a large number of medicinal effects both in topical application (fresh leaves in salad, infusions, dry extract, etc.) or through poultices, for the relief of muscle pain and rheumatic processes. We will know a …
We all know all too well the cultivation and the aromatic and culinary properties of basil (Ocimum basilicum). However, in this case we find a variant, family of this aromatic that offers compounds somewhat different from those of the best known plant. We talk about the purple basil (Ocimum sanctum), or as it is also …
We have before us a plant that concentrates all its resources on its trunk. We talk about Amyris balsamifera, a plant used to obtain varnishes and with medicinal properties, which we can find in countries as far away as Cuba, Jamaica or India. Common names used Only from the scientific point of view is mentioned …
Sambucus nigra is the scientific name of the well-known common elderberry or black elderberry. It is a shrub quite widespread in many areas of Europe, Asia and Africa. However, we want to let you know the potential it has as a medicinal plant, apart from some agronomic tips in case you are curious to grow …
