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.
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
Pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted, a fragrant and tasty snack. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, for health and diet (without exaggerating). Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
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.
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
Brazil nuts are oilseeds rich in benefits, rich in selenium and vitamin E. Also called Amazonian nuts, they are a type of dried fruit very useful for fighting free radicals , as well as being tasty and very versatile in the kitchen, excellent in particular with chocolate.
Ingredients: Brazilian nuts Origin: Bolivia
Allergens : nuts Packaging: kraft envelope with zip closure to save freshness.
Pumpkin seeds are known for their vermifuge properties. Snack and ingredient for tasty and healthy dishes. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional intake. Excellent as a mid-morning snack or in the afternoon in their natural version.
Ground yellow mustard is used for the production of cream mustard which accompanies numerous dishes throughout the western world. It can be used during the cooking of roasts to obtain savory and pleasant consistency. In this form it can also be used for marinades and "rub".
We can use black mustard seeds to treat chronic constipation, as a diuretic and in gargle to treat the angine. It is a friend of the stomach, it is stimulating, febrifugal, antiscorbutic, and it can cause vomiting. Even dizziness, asthma, lumbago, sciatic, intercostal pain, tooth ache, menstrual pain, are all curable if we rely on mustard.
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.
This mix of Middle Eastern spices is widespread in Lebanese, Israeli and Syrian cuisine. Elevates the flavors of each dish and creates a unique, pungent and slightly smoked aroma, on white and sheep meat dishes, legume soups, fish. Also called a blend of 7 spices, Baharat is also used on rice and marinades.
Yellow mustard seeds are a spice derived from the seeds of the mustard plant (Sinapis alba). These seeds are small, light yellow in color and have a spicy, slightly bitter flavor. They are used in the kitchen to prepare mustard paste, flavor dishes and preserve food. Yellow mustard is common in many cuisines around the world and adds a distinctive flavor to various dishes, from marinades to salad dressings.
