The laxative action of senna leaves is found useful in case of constipation, hemorrhoids and to fight worms and abdominal swelling. However, non-prolonged consumption is recommended otherwise it has irritating effects in the intestine. Also not recommended for pregnant women and those suffering from chron disease.
The mate also called with the name "tea of Paraguay or tea of the Jesuits". Known for its metabolic stimulating properties. The bitter taste of the leaves dried in the sun is distorted by the fresh and intense taste of the orange, enhancing its scent an excellent drink to drink in the morning.
Ingredients:
green and toasted mate, licorice root, orange peel, orange blossom, natural flavor.
These fleshy and aromatic leaves of wild garlic show a smell similar to common garlic but more delicate. Perfect for flavoring fish dishes, potatoes, omelettes and for creating wild garlic pesto, suitable for filling ravioli, gnocchi, risotto and handmade pasta. In Northern European cuisine, the leaves are known for flavoring butter and for having healthy properties on the digestive system.
Tonka beans are an exotic and strongly aromatic ingredient, adding a complex, unique spicy scent to your sweet or savory recipes. Furthermore, they have a high content of coumarin, a beneficial antioxidant substance.
Yerba mate, or simply “mate”, is a typical drink from South America, made with the leaves and stems of the yerba mate plant. The "tea" made from this plant appears to stimulate the central nervous system in an effective and safe way. The taste of the drink is given by the Mango.
There are many different qualities and of every price but how can we recognize a good yerba mate? Simple, here are some ways: its color should not be intense green but yellowish-green. To the touch it must be slightly crunched and its aroma must be fresh, slightly bitter and at the same time with a toasted aftertaste.
The dandelion leaves cleanses the liver, stimulates the liver and kidney functions, excellent detoxifier, helps eliminate cholesterol, diuretic, provides relief in case of rheumatism. Excellent hot drink.
Ingredienti: Tarassaco Nome botanico: Taraxacum Officinale (L.) Origine: Europe Oriental
Pink pepper or false pepper, delicately spicy, has a sweet and slightly resinous aftertaste. It is used to flavor fish dishes (especially salmon), roast meat, risottos and more. It allows you to create high-impact plating, playing on the contrast of colors. This particular variant has numerous beneficial properties. Particularly sensitive to high temperatures, it is good practice to add it at the end of cooking in hot dishes, so as not to alter their delicate flavor.
The taste of these legumes is that intense and creamy of the most delicious chickpeas. Perfect for soups, side dishes and salads. They are shelled to facilitate cooking and digestibility, avoiding intestinal swelling. The peeled appearance of chickpeas does not affect their food quality: they are a great source of protein, vitamins, fibers and important mineral salts such as potassium, phosphorus and iron.
Ingredients : shelled chickpeas Origin: Australia
Soaking: 6 hours. Cooking time: 30 min. / in a pressure cooker 15 min.
Exotic fruit par excellence, Medjoul dates have properties and benefits including antioxidant effects, excellent for fighting the cellular aging process. In addition, Medjoul dates are the best-selling on the market for their delicious flavor, enveloping also thanks to their softness.
Carolina Reaper pepper flavored salt is a highly iodized salt, flavored with the most powerful pepper par excellence in the world. Suitable for spicy recipes, just a pinch can flavor meat, fish, eggs and vegetables in a decisive and pungent way.
The Lampung long pepper is a variety of Piper longum native to the province of Lampung, Indonesia. Characterized by compact and elongated berries, it has a warm aroma with smoky and sweet notes. Its flavor is spicy but balanced, ideal for flavoring curries, stews and infusions. Thanks to its aromatic and digestive properties, it is appreciated both in cooking and in traditional medicine.