The Piloselle and the legend of the falcon with the piercing gaze

Legend has it that a hawk feeds on the juice of hawkweed to improve its eyesight. Hierakon, from which we can guess the Latin name for hawkweed. Hieracium was already the Greek name for several Chicoraceae. But it also contains Hierax, meaning “falcon”. The nameHieracium was therefore given to hawkweed “without any explanation other than … Read more

Alfalfa, nutritious and endocrine hybrid alfalfa

Alfalfa, also known as cultivated alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), is a remarkable plant of the plant kingdom. Native to warm temperate regions, it belongs to the Fabaceae family and has played an essential role in agriculture and animal nutrition thanks to its exceptional nutritional properties. This perennial plant is rich in proteins, amino acids, lipids, … Read more

Wild pansy, dermatological flowering plant

Wild pansy, dermatological flowering plant

Unlike the March violet, the therapeutic career of wild pansy began late. There was no trace of it in Antiquity, and it played only a few symbolic and ornamental roles in the Middle Ages. The first interest in wild pansy dates back to the sixteenth century, when the word “pansy” first appeared. Although most Renaissance … Read more

Passiflora, the beautiful sleeping passion flower

Passionflower, or Passiflora incarnata, is a climbing plant native to the south-eastern United States and Mexico, renowned for its medicinal properties. Traditionally used to treat insomnia and anxiety, it has gained an important place in the French pharmacopoeia. Its richness lies in its unique constituents, notably flavonoids and indole alkaloids. This article explores the many … Read more

The Orthosiphon, remedy for the urinary tract par excellence

The Orthosiphon, remedy for the urinary tract par excellence

In a world where natural health is gaining in popularity, it’s essential to explore the many possibilities offered by medicinal plants. Among these, Orthosiphon, also known as Java tea, stands out as an ancient remedy for the urinary tract. Native to South-East Asia, this plant with its many virtues has long been used in traditional … Read more

ELeutherococcus senticosus (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Benefits and Indications Properties

ELEUTHÉROCOQUE (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Where did he come from? Classified among adaptogenic plants, the eruceterocoque, sometimes called Russian ginseng, has a very global action. It acts simultaneously against fatigue and the effects of stress, it is a stimulant of the nervous system and memory, it is notably anti-inflammatory as well as immuno-stimulating! Its actions are similar … Read more

The olive tree, a great symbol with many therapeutic powers

The olive tree, a great symbol with many therapeutic powers

The olive tree, an emblematic tree steeped in history and mythology, also has many little-known therapeutic powers. In this article, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of the olive tree, from its mythological origins to its contemporary medicinal applications. We begin our journey by going back to the mythological roots of the olive … Read more

Strengthen your immune defenses thanks to Phytotherapy

The cold and the microbes of winter put your immune system to the test. Colds, sore throats, nasopharyngitis, flu… there are many ailments that the body has to contend with. To boost your immune defences, your pharmacy can advise you on the best use of natural medicines. Phytotherapy (health through plants) has specific applications that … Read more

Walnut, the plant reputed to be harmful to the panacea

Walnut

If you want to learn more about walnut and its fruits, you will hardly be surprised by the ambiguity characterizing this tree. If the nut seems generally favorable , it is otherwise for its carrier. A harmful shadow has been hovering over this tree since the dawn of time. The walnut gets its name from the walnut, nux ; this one being from noxicus … Read more

Mucuna, the antiparkinsonian seed par excellence

Mucuna

As the West moved into the 3rd millennium, mucuna was virtually unknown to the myriad of medicinal plants. It appeared in the form of a standardized extract of fresh plant intended for masterly preparation at the end of the 2000s, thus quickly making itself known in the world of herbal medicine . The proliferation of scientific work has now ranked it … Read more

Lemon balm, the cordial that dispels melancholic vapors

Lemon balm, the cordial that dispels melancholic vapors

Since Antiquity, men have made lemon balm travel across the Mediterranean basin so that it will eventually find its place in the pharmacopoeias of various places around the globe . Spreading from east to west, it began to spread very early in Asia Minor, was subsequently found to grow in Spain around 960, then across the Alps through the Benedictines. … Read more

Sweet clover, the three astrological leaves with honey flower

Sweet clover, the three astrological leaves with honey flower

The etymological origin of sweet clover comes from the Greek meli, meaning honey, and lôtos, for lotus, i.e. honey flowers. In fact, the plant is a melliferous plant, much sought-after by bees. Melilotus officinalis is the species used medicinally. However, related species such as M. alba Medicus are also used in herbal medicine. What is … Read more