Contemporary phytotherapy uses dill leaves to relieve digestive difficulties and irritation of the oral mucous membranes. The diuretic and purifying properties make it an ally against water retention and cellulite, as it helps eliminate the accumulation of excess fluids. Dill tips are excellent in the kitchen for flavoring fish-based dishes such as salmon, with their spicy and intense flavour.
Centinodia, also known as correggiola, is a medicinal herb known as a natural diuretic and expectorant remedy. For those who want to expel liquids, it acts effectively in cases of urinary retention resulting from irritation of the kidney and bladder. It also promotes the well-being of the respiratory tract, as an herbal tea to free the bronchi and soothe the symptoms of colds.
The devil's claw is a plant that has beneficial properties, historically used to calm pain and inflammation. The root is indicated in case of joint and muscle pain; it is a very effective remedy for the cervical, as well as alleviating the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica, low back pain, arthritis and tendinitis. It is also useful for soothing heartburn and digestive disorders.
Agrimony is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family, known for its medicinal properties and its traditional use in herbal medicine. The leaves and flowers of agrimony are often used to prepare herbal teas and infusions that are beneficial for health. The plant is characterized by pinnate leaves and yellow flowers with delicate petals, which grow in racemes at the top of the stems. Herbal teas prepared with agrimony are appreciated for their digestive, calming and immune system supporting properties. The aroma of agrimony herbal tea is delicate and slightly herbaceous, while its taste is pleasantly bitter with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
Ingredients: Agrimony Botanical name: hepatic agrimony Origin: Serbia
Marigold flowers are excellent flowers for herbal teas, because they possess antispasmodic properties that are beneficial for digestive well-being, against abdominal cramps and constipation. These flowers contain substances that give the herbal tea diuretic and purifying characteristics, useful for the protection of the mucous membranes, to regulate menstruation and help the liver. Relax in case of insomnia and stress.
Ingredients: calendula flowers Botanical name: Calendula Officinalis L. Origin: Serbia
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mulberries are rich in nutrients that provide antibacterial, digestive, laxative, diuretic and vasoprotective properties. Mulberries are low in calories, contain good amounts of iron but also potassium, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium.
Selim pepper is very pungent, aromatic, and with a bitter aftertaste. It has hints of nutmeg and resin. It looks like a pod that is smoked and dried before being sold. It should be used in its entirety and then removed from the preparations. It is excellent in stews, soups and barbecued meats.
These small balls of salt give dishes a light and round flavor, and a special finish to your fish, meat and vegetable dishes. In the pristine African territory, in the Etosha National Park, the wind carries and groups the salt crystals, which take on a pearly shape - unlike any other salt in the world!
Elderberry berries, is rich in vitamins and minerals, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, strengthens the immune system, diaphoretic (increases sweating), beneficial for the respiratory tract, improves blood circulation, pain reliever.
Ingredients: pilosella Botanical name: Sambucus Nigra L. Origin: Hungary
The mix of spices for the preparation of Chakalaka, is designed to flavor this recipe with spicy and aromatic notes. The typical South African vegetable sauce, is created with a spicy blend, including masala leaves and curry powder, which reinforces the sautéed vegetables and beans in the original recipe. Also discover its unique taste as a barbecue sauce, perfect spiciness on grilled meat and sausages.
Ingredients:
tomato, onion, peppers, garlic, cumin, chili pepper, black pepper, paprika, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom.
Dehydrated blackberries like all berries, contain beneficial substances, from antioxidants such as anthocyanins and flavonoids, to vitamins C and K, up to mineral salts. Blackberries, in addition to being tasty, have purifying effects for intestinal transit, thanks to the fibers contained. They are an excellent hunger breaker for the morning or as an afternoon snack: a tasty break of dried blackberries, satisfies and nourishes.
Burdock is known as a dermopathic medicinal herb, that is, used for the well-being of the skin. The herbal tea cut of the leaves is useful for creating beneficial infusions, thanks to the properties of the plant able to soothe irritation and symptoms of acne, dermatitis and eczema. Furthermore, it can be a natural remedy useful for the skin in case of seborrhea, psoriasis and dandruff.
Ingredients: burdock Botanical name: Arctium Lappa L. Origin: Serbia
