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Each plant has its own benefits for body and mind!
In herbal tea, macerate or mother tincture, rediscover the secrets of the plants used by our grandmothers to treat the little aches and pains of everyday life, thanks to Aurélie Canzoneri, our favorite naturopath. And catch up with Aurélie every Sunday live on our Instagram account!
IMPORTANT: We advise against self-medication without the advice of a healthcare professional. Be sure to ask your doctor or therapist for advice. Plants are very powerful.
When and how should plant extracts be used?
The ideal and most accessible way to start is with herbal tea. But you can also enjoy the benefits of plants via standardized plant extracts (EPS), which are more potent than herbal teas and available in pharmacies. However, these are considered medicines, not food supplements. Finally, there's the famous mother tincturea hydroalcoholic solution of fresh plants and macerated alcohol.
- As an herbal tea at least 3 cups a day outside mealtimes (steep for 5 to 15 minutes in not too hot water) to reap the benefits.
- Vitaminized and mineralized plants should be taken during meals.
- Plants that treat a symptom or "cleanse" should be taken outside mealtimes (30 minutes before).
- Warning Drainage techniques are not recommended for children, pregnant or breast-feeding women, the depressed, the elderly or the seriously ill...
Combating stress
These act by increasing the body's natural ability to better manage stress. For example, you can turn to : ginsengSt John's wort saffrongentian, magnolia, passionflower, valerian and marjoram, lime blossom.
Boost your immune system
Echinacea, ginseng, thyme and shiitake and reishi mushrooms.
Remineralize your body
Food generally provides few minerals, even though they are necessary for the body to function properly. Nettle, horsetail and onion can help.
Relieving allergies
Choose stinging nettle, plantain, ribes nigrum and (again!) onion.
Facilitate digestion
Add a little more lemon, chamomile, lemon balm and ginger to your daily routine!
Rediscover pretty skin
Borage, burdock, marigold and urucum are the ultimate skin-protecting plants.
Balancing hormones
Raspberry, yarrow, hibiscus and evening primrose can help you cope better with menopause.
Improve blood circulation
Gingko biloba, holly, cypress, cedar of Lebanon and red vine, for example, will relieve heavy legs!
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