The properties of yarrow are many, and have been known for centuries. A good yarrow infusion or decoction, in combination with other herbs, is useful in case of flu and cold; moreover, it can help the body in case of digestive problems and to calm symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. Yarrow is also known as pennina, millefiori, devil's nettle - used for centuries for its excellent medicinal properties.
Ingredients: yarrow Botanical name: achillea millefolium Origin: Eastern Europe
Jun Chiyabari black tea is a fine variety from the Himalayan hills of Nepal. Featuring high-quality leaves, carefully hand-picked and processed according to ancient traditions, this tea offers a rich and complex flavor, with floral and fruity notes. Thanks to its unique provenance and artisanal processing, Jun Chiyabari is appreciated by tea connoisseurs for its refinement and its ability to transport the senses on a unique sensory journey.
From the heights of Nepal, and from the grains of the Lindera Neesiana plant, comes this citrus-scented pepper, with notes of camphor, eucalyptus and cedar. An intoxicating aroma, which is a prelude to unusual flavors, capable of creating exquisite combinations with first courses, second courses of meat and fish, sauces, mushrooms and even desserts!
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.
Ground fenugreek is a tasty spice with many beneficial properties. Used in cooking for many recipes, with its pungent and slightly bitter taste, it enriches spicy mixtures, first and second courses. It has an emollient action on the digestive system, and positively stimulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
From Nepal comes this tea, carefully cultivated in a delimited and uncontaminated plantation, a mountain garden about 3000 meters high. Its aroma is intense, the taste is slightly fruity, with sweet and herbaceous notes. Try this fine green tea, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants and detoxifiers, unique in its Nepalese version.
Like all oil seeds, they are a source of fat and protein but are also a reserve of manganese, calcium, Omega 6 and vitamin E. They are also used as a natural remedy for anxiety and as an anti-stress food, a feature that makes them a natural ally in alternative medicines. Finally, poppy seeds help lower blood cholesterol.
A good infusion with hyssop is useful for soothing the respiratory tract, against colds, coughs, cystitis, asthma. In addition to its expectorant and balsamic qualities, its tops have diuretic properties, for the well-being of the urinary tract and for regular blood pressure. It is also a calming infusion, excellent for counteracting stress.
Ingredients: Hyssop Botanical name: Hyssopus Officinalis L. Origin: Europe
Chervil is an officinal and aromatic plant with diuretic and purifying properties, and useful for the respiratory system and against constipation. It is an aromatic herb very similar to parsley, but much more delicate. Rich in vitamin C, carotene, mineral salts, iron, calcium and magnesium, important for muscles and nerves.
The beneficial properties of juniper were known from the time of the ancient Egyptians. They were in fact used for embalming and for disinfecting rooms. The numerous active ingredients contained in the plant, juniper, confer important therapeutic benefits on them. Widely used in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
Natural persimmons are delicious and beneficial fruits. Being dehydrated fruits without added sugar, they release a delicate and naturally sweet taste on the palate, not excessively sugary.