Birch is a plant which in its leaves makes its excellent diuretic properties available to the body. A birch tea is perfect for a purification in case of water retention, cellulite, kidney stones; it also possesses eupeptic and anti-inflammatory characteristics of the digestive tract. At a dermatological level, it soothes wounds and skin diseases. Birch foliage is also useful in protecting the scalp, against dandruff and hair loss.
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.
The laxative action of buckthorn is useful in case of both chronic and occasional constipation, acting on bowel movements and the colon. The herbal tea of frangula, also called buckthorn, also removes toxins from the body, purifies it and supports the proper functioning of the liver. Its intake is also suitable for those suffering from intestinal inertia, bloating and flatulence.
Ingredients: frangula in bark Botanical name: rhamnus frangula L. Origin: Poland
Milk thistle is a plant known in the herbal medicine tradition, indicated for liver and gallbladder disorders, with protective and purifying actions. It also contains various antioxidants, useful for the well-being of the kidneys and intestines, acting in a beneficial way for proper digestion, detoxification of the body and stimulation of diuresis.
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.
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.
As a cereal it has been known since ancient times, for the numerous benefits to the body: rich in vitamins and mineral salts, easily digestible, gluten-free. In particular, it is rich in salicylic acid, excellent for strengthening skin, hair, nails. Its delicate flavor can be tried to create first courses such as soups, broths, cold salads, meatballs and as a side dish for meat and fish.
Agrimony is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family, known for its medicinal properties and its traditional use in herbal medicine. The leaves and flowers of agrimony are often used to prepare herbal teas and infusions that are beneficial for health. The plant is characterized by pinnate leaves and yellow flowers with delicate petals, which grow in racemes at the top of the stems. Herbal teas prepared with agrimony are appreciated for their digestive, calming and immune system supporting properties. The aroma of agrimony herbal tea is delicate and slightly herbaceous, while its taste is pleasantly bitter with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
Ingredients: Agrimony Botanical name: hepatic agrimony Origin: Serbia
Marigold flowers are excellent flowers for herbal teas, because they possess antispasmodic properties that are beneficial for digestive well-being, against abdominal cramps and constipation. These flowers contain substances that give the herbal tea diuretic and purifying characteristics, useful for the protection of the mucous membranes, to regulate menstruation and help the liver. Relax in case of insomnia and stress.
Ingredients: calendula flowers Botanical name: Calendula Officinalis L. Origin: Serbia
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mulberries are rich in nutrients that provide antibacterial, digestive, laxative, diuretic and vasoprotective properties. Mulberries are low in calories, contain good amounts of iron but also potassium, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium.
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