Horse chestnut, circulatory plant, muse of Dr Bach

Benefits of horse chestnut seeds and pharmacological properties

Discover the fascinating history of the horse chestnut in Europe, a journey through time and space. Native to the Balkans, northern Greece, Turkey, the Caucasus and northern India, this remarkable tree was introduced to Europe during the Renaissance. First described in Italy in 1565, it then spread to Vienna, France and the rest of Europe. … Read more

Hops, from the making of beer to a great therapeutic destiny

Hop cones

If the hops were not approached medicinally speaking by the Ancients, it is because they probably did not yet know its qualities. Pliny mentions a hop used as a vegetable. In fact, the first achievement attributed to hops is not about medicine. It was customary, from the ninth century, in Germany, to use hops, especially in the manufacture of beer . Indeed, … Read more

The estrogen-progestogen hormonal rebalancing by Phytotherapy

There is a hormonal decline towards the end of the period of female genital activity; as the years go by, and particularly from around the age of 40 onwards, women experience a succession of sex hormone deficiencies at a rate and intensity that varies from one person to another. Progesterone levels begin to fluctuate in … Read more

Harpagophytum, the claw of the Devil of healers

benefits of secondary tubers of Harpagophytum

Harpago , which means grapple or harpoon in Latin, and from the Greek phuton , which is translated by plant, vegetable , gives its name to harpagophytum because its fruits are provided with hooks curved in the shape of grapples; they cling to the fur and hooves of animals which frantically struggle in all directions to get rid of them, hence its other name of “Devil’s Claw” . A little … Read more

The clinical approach in herbal medicine in respiratory infections

In immune pathologies in adults, particularly respiratory infections; the clinical approach in herbal medicine retains all its interest, in particular the use of standardized extracts guaranteeing the contribution of totum , so as to provide as much hyposoluble fractions ( ex: polysaccharides of ginseng for immune stimulation, in particular to strengthen the action of vaccines in the elderly ) than liposoluble ( eg: alkylamides of echinacea in acquired immunity ), … Read more

Witch hazel, the hazelnut tree of Native American wizards

benefits of witch hazel

If the etymology does not tell us much about witch hazel, on the other hand the French and English synonyms tell us more: “ Witch-hazel “ → Le noisetier de sorcière. In fact, this endemic shrub in North America played the same role there, or nearly so, as the hazel tree in Europe. Dowsing rods were made from its branches , … Read more

Guarana, plant with divine origins, symbol of resistance

Medicinal benefits of guarana seeds

Guarana is native to the lower Amazon, Brazil more exactly, where it grows in abundance. Cultivated in a few localities on the South American continent, this plant has only been known in Europe since 1817. Guarana is a Brazilian name which derives from the name of the Guarani tribe , indigenous to the Amazon. A little bit of mythology … Read more

African Griffonia seeds, Tryptophan in its purest form

When we hear about the griffonia for the first time, some country people will first think of hunting dogs, whether they are running or pointing, while urbanites will evoke canine breeds of amenities originating in Belgium. . Others, more focused on the marvelous and the fantastic , will immediately make reference to the griffin , this chimerical animal, a mixture … Read more

Feverfew, medicinal plant for women

Feverfew and its advice for use

In the past, feverfew was known as Chrysanthemum parthenium . If we have since kept its adjective, this chrysanthemum has disappeared in favor of a tanacetum which borders on tansy, while this previous substantive brought it closer to the vast tribe of “chrysanthemums” , a word forged thanks to two Greek roots: chrysos , “Gold” and anthemos , “flower”. A little history Cazin , evoked a Matricaria parthenium , whose plate … Read more

Support for Cancers through Phytotherapy

Can herbal medicine help prevent cancer? Although there is a genetic predisposition to certain cancers , gene expression can be modulated through epigenetics; recent discipline, which explains how the environment and individual history modify gene expression. These phenomena are transmissible from one generation to another, but can be reversible, in particular under the influence of nutritional factors … Read more

Chaste tree, the anaphrodisiac power of the goddess Hera

properties of Chaste tree

Chaste tree, a medicinal plant revered since ancient times, is now attracting renewed interest for its remarkable therapeutic properties. Used by Hippocrates and Dioscorides for its curative virtues, chaste tree, or Vitex agnus-castus, offers a range of benefits from hormone regulation to anti-inflammatory applications. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of chasteberry, … Read more

Eschscholtzia, the small Native American Opium from California

Eschscholtzia, the small Native American Opium from California

Also known as California poppy , eschscholtzia was traditionally used by Native Americans for the medicinal use of the latex of the plant as a pain reliever in toothache. They also used it to treat headaches, colic or to help children fall asleep. A little history The name of the plant was chosen in 1820 by the German Romantic poet and explorer Von … Read more