Anise seeds give a unique flavor to dishes and excellent anti-bloating digestive properties, which counteract abdominal discomfort. They promote well-being after meals and stimulate the appetite. They are the basis of herbal preparations that calm coughs. As aromatic and tasty seeds, they can be used in milk for breakfast, together with muesli or in a mix of dried fruit.
Epilobium is a medicinal herb much appreciated for its astringent action, with properties that calm inflammation of the urinary tract such as cystitis and urethritis. Epilobium herbal tea is useful in case of prostatitis and enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy). This plant is also used externally, with emollient and soothing compresses in case of dermatitis, eczema, wounds, burns. The herbal tea can reduce mouth ulcers and irritation of the oral cavity.
Teff is a cereal typical of Ethiopia and Eritrea, highly nutritious and naturally gluten-free. Teff flour is a discovery with a delicate flavour, which brings wellbeing to the kitchen, both for gluten-free dishes and to give an exotic touch to your recipes. It is available in the light or dark version, diversified according to the variety.
Boldo leaves act as a liver protector and detoxifier, helping to prevent damage to the liver and gallbladder. They are also useful for counteracting poor digestion and intestinal irritation, and have a mild laxative and calming function.
Ingredients: boldo from Chile Nome botanico: Peumus Boldus Molina Origin: Chile
Dehydrated grapes are a delight that is obtained by subjecting fresh grapes to a drying process. Classified as dried fruit, jumbo grapes are very popular for preparing dishes, desserts or to eat as an appetizing snack. Its soft and fleshy texture at the same time makes it exquisite. It has remarkable properties: rich in fiber, low in fat and lots of calcium and vitamins.
The chicory root is used for beneficial herbal teas to purify the liver, favoring the diuretic and detox activity on the body. The herbal tea cut root is used for laxative use, having a good ability to improve digestion and counteract constipation. Furthermore, chicory is studied for its properties as a regulator of the amount of cholesterol and sugar in the body.
Ingredients: chicory root Botanical name: Cichorium Intybus L. Origin: Albania
The main advantage of the stone-breaking herb is to act in the body in a purifying way and as a powerful diuretic. Eliminates obstructions that can form in the urinary tract, helping to expel stones. This plant reduces inflammation, and is slightly laxative, useful for regulating blood pressure. The stonebreaker herbal tea purifies the liver, also facilitating the functions and well-being of the gallbladder.
Berberè is the basic ingredient of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine, it is a blend of spicy and tasty spices, known for making a good zighinì. Suitable for meat stews with tomato, a very versatile spice to use.
Ingredients
chili, black cardamom, white cumin, black cumin, basil, coriander, rue, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, salt, thyme, cumin.
Ethiopian curry is the most emblematic blend of aromatic spices of traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. This spicy mix adds quite a spicy flavour, with smoky and musky notes that make the taste intense in recipes. Excellent for flavouring traditional dishes from the Horn of Africa, African, exotic or creative dishes from our cuisine.
Savory, like many other aromatic herbs, is attributed a herbal use, in particular linked to the digestive system. This medicinal plant is said to have antispasmodic and stomachic properties. Very widespread in Italy, in the kitchen it is excellent for flavoring food but is also rich in beneficial properties, it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
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.