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
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.
It comes from the salt lakes of Larnaca and Limassol, which owe their strong saline concentration to the nearby sea, which filters the extremely porous soil. The Cyprus salt is enriched with charcoal obtained from the combustion of softwood barks such as lime, birch and willow - which give it its typical dark color.
The white Cyprus salt is shown in the pyramidal shape with its sea salt crystals in flakes. The crystals are characterized by a savory flavor, but sweeter than common table salt. The white Cyprus salt is appreciated in the kitchen both in the preparation phase of the dishes and in the seasoning of the moment, directly on the plate.
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.
The infusion of Verbena leaves is considered a natural remedy with beneficial effects for physical and mental relaxation, against stress. Furthermore, you can prepare this scented and citrus herbal tea to obtain its purifying qualities, which help digestive function. It calms spasms, regulates intestinal motility and promotes the elimination of gas.
IngredientS: Verbena Oderosa Nome botanico: lippia citriodora Origin: Marocco
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.
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
Flowering tops of wild steam-distilled rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis). It stimulates concentration, the ability to open up to the new, invites you to act and reinforces your character. Especially useful to those who are blocked by fear of their emotions and thoughts, those who do not have much self-esteem and fear challenges and news. Particularly indicated in periods of stress preceding exams or tests.
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those that have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
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.
