Medicinal plants
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia to prevent and treat many conditions. Discover their properties, uses and precautions.
- Aloe Vera — Aloe barbadensis miller: A succulent plant with exceptional healing and moisturizing properties.
- Turmeric — Curcuma longa: Golden spice with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Ginseng — Panax ginseng: Millennial adaptogenic root for energy and vitality.
- Valerian — Valeriana officinalis: Gentle sedative plant, perfect for restorative sleep.
- St. John's Wort — Hypericum perforatum: The herb of St. John, a recognized natural antidepressant.
- Ginger — Zingiber officinale: Warming rhizome, anti-nausea and natural anti-inflammatory.
- Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera: Major adaptogenic plant of Ayurveda for stress and vitality.
- Raspberry Leaf — Rubus idaeus: Women's ally, uterine tonic rich in minerals.
- Nettle — Urtica dioica: Remineralizing and anti-inflammatory plant, rich in iron and silica.
- Dandelion — Taraxacum officinale: The ultimate depurative plant, friend of liver and kidneys.
- Rhodiola — Rhodiola rosea: Mountain adaptogenic plant, natural anti-fatigue and anti-stress.
- Elderberry — Sambucus nigra: Tree with multiple virtues: antiviral, anti-flu and natural diaphoretic.
- Burdock — Arctium lappa: Major depurative plant, ally for the skin and liver.
- Milk Thistle — Silybum marianum: The ultimate liver protector thanks to silymarin.
- Moringa — Moringa oleifera: The miracle tree, superfood with multiple nutrients.
- Spirulina — Arthrospira platensis: Blue-green microalgae, concentrated source of protein and iron.
- Guarana — Paullinia cupana: Amazonian fruit stimulant, natural source of slow-release caffeine.
- Maca — Lepidium meyenii: Andean root, adaptogen for energy, libido and hormonal balance.
- Griffonia — Griffonia simplicifolia: African plant rich in 5-HTP, natural precursor of serotonin.
- Desmodium — Desmodium adscendens: Tropical hepatoprotective plant, ally of the liver and bronchi.
- Devil's Claw — Harpagophytum procumbens: Powerful natural anti-inflammatory, reference for joint pain.
- Ginkgo biloba — Ginkgo biloba: A millenary tree that improves blood circulation and cognitive functions.
- Hawthorn — Crataegus monogyna: The heart plant par excellence, hawthorn regulates heart rhythm and soothes anxiety.
- Olive tree (leaves) — Olea europaea: Olive leaves are a powerful antioxidant with hypotensive and anti-infective properties.
- Licorice — Glycyrrhiza glabra: Sweet root with anti-inflammatory, digestive and expectorant properties.
- Chaste tree — Vitex agnus-castus: Reference hormonal regulator for the female cycle.
- Schisandra — Schisandra chinensis: Five-flavor berry, powerful adaptogen from Chinese medicine.
- Ribwort plantain — Plantago lanceolata: Common plant with remarkable anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties.
- Horsetail — Equisetum arvense: Remineralizing plant rich in silica, ally of bones and joints.
- Hemp (CBD) — Cannabis sativa L.: Non-psychotropic soothing plant, CBD is recognized for anti-stress and pain relief.
- Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) — Centella asiatica: Asian longevity plant, healing and venous tonic.
- Bacopa (Brahmi) — Bacopa monnieri: Ayurvedic nootropic plant that boosts memory and concentration.
- White Mulberry — Morus alba: Tree whose leaves regulate blood sugar and cholesterol.
- Kudzu — Pueraria montana: Asian plant that helps with addiction withdrawal (alcohol, tobacco).
- Yellow Gentian — Gentiana lutea: Bitter root that stimulates appetite and powerful digestive tonic.
- Astragalus — Astragalus membranaceus: Chinese adaptogenic plant that strengthens immunity and longevity.
- Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) — Eleutherococcus senticosus: Siberian ginseng, adaptogen that boosts endurance and stress resistance.