The Peruvian red maca is used in herbal medicine for its nutritional, tonic, revitalizing qualities against stress and fatigue. It is highly valued for its amino acid content, which is useful for increasing muscle strength and endurance. It is a root also known as Peruvian ginseng. It is proposed as an excellent nutrient for metabolic support. The recommended dosage is 5 grams 1/2 times a day.
Natural essential oil obtained by steam distillation from wild Corymbia citriodora leaves (Eucaliptus Citriodora or more commonly eucalyptus citrate). Ideal for spreading in the environment, for suffixes and massages. It differs from the essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus, due to the slightly citrus notes, which vaguely recall the scent of lemongrass, which characterize its aroma. Origin: Spain
Properties: decongestant, antiseptic, toning, purifying environments by contrasting flu bacteria.
decongestant, antiseptic, toning, purifying environments by contrasting flu bacteria.
Planet: Saturn • Main Chakra: 5th •Secondary Chakra: 6th and 7th • Note: Head
Cassia ground cinnamon has an intense flavor that goes well with salty foods and flavors meat. In the Middle East it accompanies stews, lamb, goose and duck meat; in Thailand pork and dried fruit; in Morocco it is combined with pigeon pastilla; in Yorkshire it is excellent in braised ham. A pinch of cinnamon is perfect in mashed potatoes, ravioli and pumpkin risotto. It gives a unique aroma to vegetable pies or natural yoghurt.
Food supplement based on Thyme, a plant indicated for the fluidity of bronchial secretions. Digestive function and elimination of gas. Antioxidant, well-being of throat and nose.
Ingredients: Thymus vulgaris L. Origin: Spain
Dose and method of use: it is recommended to take 2/3 drops of essential oil diluted in a teaspoon of vegetable oil or sugar, once a day
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
Thyme honey is a monofloral honey with an amber color with reddish reflections and an aromatic and intense scent. It has a strong flavor, with spicy and slightly balsamic notes, which reflect the essences of thyme. Produced mainly in Mediterranean areas, it is appreciated for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This honey is ideal to accompany cheeses, meats and savory dishes, or to sweeten herbal teas and infusions thanks to its robust and aromatic flavor.
The cumin plant, is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. Some research is also testing its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects of using cumin extracts on overweight and blood sugar.
It is extracted manually from the Peruvian salt marshes of Maras, along the Andes mountain range, at a height of 3000 meters. This salt offers unique flavors and a wealth of minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron. Naturally pink, it gives the palate crunchy and compact crystals. It is excellent for flavoring white and red meat dishes, vegetables; perfect for the barbecue.
Herbs of Provence are a blend of fresh or dried aromatic plants. Unmissable in the recipes of local cuisine, these herbs are used to give the final touch in vegetable-based dishes, in stews, sauces, ragu and in grilled fish and meat, such as that of Sisteron lamb.
Fenugreek grains have strong properties that make them a tasty and beneficial spice. They are used in cooking for many recipes, for a soothing action on the digestive system and to stimulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
Black pepper is more than just a spice, and used daily it is a real natural drug. Used for healing purposes for millennia, it goes beyond the idea of a simple spice. Black pepper would stimulate the production of natural endorphins by acting as a kind of natural antidepressant. Characteristic is the brown color of the large and full-bodied grains.
