Elderberry leaves contain healthy properties for our body. As a diuretic, they counteract water retention and urogenital irritations, helping to help with cystitis and urethritis. Also useful as a laxative to avoid constipation and detox for digestive difficulties. elderberry leaves can also fight irritations of the respiratory tract, soothe coughs, pharyngitis and allergic rhinitis.
Ingredients: elder leaves Botanical name: Sambucus Nigra L. Origin: Balkans
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.
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.
Malagueta pepper or Guinea pepper is particularly rich in essential oils. Its scent is reminiscent of ginger, but notes of cardamom can also be perceived, so much so that it is often used or recommended as a substitute for the latter in recipes. It is used to flavor stews and some grains of this spice are added to the traditional drink based on kola nut typical of Sicily.
Coltsfoot is a plant known in herbal medicine, as effective against coughs and diseases of the respiratory system. Thanks to its active ingredients, it acts with a balsamic and expectorant effect, useful for promoting the functionality of the upper respiratory tract. Calms the cough, helps to counteract inflammation of the throat and has useful properties for the well-being of the mucous membranes.
Ingredients: coltsfoot Botanical name: Tussilago Farfara L. Origin: Balkans
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
Chia seeds have excellent quantities of good fats, fiber, proteins, calcium, magnesium etc. Among these properties, anti-colitis, anti-cholesterol and slimming properties stand out, as well as the preventive action of diabetes and osteoporosis, and the anti-inflammatory one for the gastric mucosa and rebalancing of hormones for women in pre and menopause.
Also known as Jewish herb or golden sword, the goldenrod plant gives diuretic and purifying effects. It counteracts the accumulation of uric acids and promotes the well-being of the urinary tract, counteracting irritation. For these qualities, it proves useful as a natural support for the bladder and kidneys, and is used in herbal medicine to soothe pain or swelling due to rheumatism.
Ingredients: rod of gold Botanical name: solidago virgaurea Origin: Hungary
This chili pepper produces a unique spice, thanks to the smoking process. The Jalapeno variety is particularly tasty, capable of giving a lively flavor, with a high degree of spiciness but versatile for any type of dish. Exuberant on meat, fish, vegetables and fillings, the green Jalapeno chili pepper enhances the flavor and stimulates the appetite.
