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.
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.
Essential oil of wild Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) distilled by steam. Its balsamic aroma, has in itself the power of the sun, the rocks, the earth , gives energizing sensations. It is used for its properties in many topical products used in case of rheumatic pains. Origin: Bulgaria
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
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.
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.
Formosa honey black tea is famous in Taiwan. The leaves of these tea trees would produce sweetness like honey after the reaction of some insect bites. The more insects gnaw on the tea leaves, the more noticeable the honey flavor of the tea will be. Hence growers avoid using pesticides to make this tea natural and good-tasting, sweet and refreshing.
Essential oil of wild sage (salvia officinalis) leaves, steam distilled. Tonic for blood vessels and nervous system. Its aroma promotes creativity, inspiration, euphoria and the awakening of a free sensuality. Origin: Morocco Origine: Marocco
Sunflower seeds can be considered as a natural supplement of beneficial elements for the health of our body. They contain group B vitamins and vitamin E, and can be a healthy hunger-busting snack, both for adults and children.
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
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