Organs and systems

Benefits of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) for stress, anxiety and other conditions

Melissa officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the flower family Lamiales cultivated in different parts of the world. Lemon Balm leaves, Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in Iranian folk medicine and are known for their digestive, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, and diuretic properties, as well as are applicable to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Lemon balm can also help to relieve the stress and anxiety that accompanies our modern life.

Top health benefits of Levisticum officinale (Part 2)

Levisticum officinale, or Lovage, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae) originating in southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stems and leaves, which are used for herbal tea, such as vegetable and for flavoring foods, especially meat. Its rhizomes (underground stems) are used as a carminative agent, and its seeds - as a flavoring agent in sweet foods and liqueurs. Extremely diverse and interesting are the areas of action of Lovage, for which we prepared two articles and now you can read the second one.

Plant and animal foods high in vitamin E

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that plays a role in maintaining the immune system, skin health and blood vessel function. It is an antioxidant and an important vitamin for skin health that can be obtained from both plant and animal sources.

Rose Geranium Oil - Benefits and areas of application of the essential oil

Rose geranium oil is extracted from the leaves and stem of the pink geranium plant, and can be used for various purposes - it has antimicrobial, anti-aging and anti-stress action, softening and soothing effect on the skin and a few other interesting properties that we will explore today. You will also get guidance on how to use it topically on the skin along with base oil.

The most important health benefits of the plant Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

A unique medicinal herb, lovage can be consumed as a fresh vegetable or used in culinary to improve taste, providing useful nutrients as well. Lovage is known for reducing inflammation and relieving allergy symptoms, and its fresh leaves and young twigs abound with essential oils, vitamins, and other nutrients.

6 easy ways to switch to a plant-based diet

The earth is not infinitely abundant in resources. We humans destroy entire ecosystems to maintain our destructive eating habits. Nutrition is not the only thing to worry about, however. With the abundant fat and carbohydrate diet come diseases that are preventable through plant nutrition. Switching to a plant-based diet can help reduce obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. But will it also help the Earth to survive it?

Usage and health benefits of Common houseleek (Sempervivum Tectorum)

Sempervivum tectorum L. (Crassulaceae), known as "Common houseleek", is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation of the ear. It can also be used as a compress on wounds, burns and abscesses, as well as on painful areas attacked by gout, acting as refrigerant and astringent agent. The healing properties of the Common houseleek do not stop here - according to some sources, this flowering plant also has an antitumor effect, as well as other interesting effects.

Calendula tea and extract - potential benefits, effects and contraindications

Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae daisy family, which are often commonly known as calendula. The name of the genus Calendula is contemporary Latin diminutive of calendae, which means "small calendar", "small clock" or "a little meteorological glass". The Romans and Greeks used the golden calendula in many rituals and ceremonies, sometimes wearing crowns or garlands made of flowers. Except for such purposes, Calendula can be prepared as a tea or used as an ingredient in various herbal formulations. What are its useful properties and action - let's discover them in the article!

5 benefits of clay for skin and health + types of clay

Clay is a natural substance that has been used for thousands of years for beauty and health. It is actually a centuries-old ingredient in skincare formulas and is often used in cosmetic facial formulas.

Spirulina in diabetes and 9 other beneficial properties of the blue-green algae

Spirulina is among the most popular dietary supplements in the world. It is rich in various nutrients and antioxidants that can be beneficial to your body and brain. It's known as a superfood and it really is - you'll make sure of that once you read more about its astonishing benefits.