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

Turmeric, a prodigious root with many benefits

turmeric rhizome for your health

A medical material, a tinctorial plant but also a spice, turmeric has provided its benefits to men for 3,000 years . This perennial plant, some specimens of which nowadays adorn florists’ shops, is best known for its underground parts which, like ginger, are in fact made up of rhizomes. A little history Turmeric has been known to the … Read more

Naturopathy at the service of a herniated disc

A herniated disc is the protrusion of an intervertebral disc or its nucleus outside its normal limits. In France, this condition affects men more than women, mainly between the ages of 20 and 30. A disc is made up of a gelatinous nucleus, the nucleus pulposus, and an envelope of peripheral fibres that connect the … Read more

Lower back pain or back pain, how to get rid of it?

Lower back pain or back pain

Back pain is one of the most common causes of medical consultations. This article covers lower back pain, but does not cover serious trauma such as fractures, dislocations, subluxations, etc. The cause of back pain, especially mechanical, is often multifactorial, with underlying disorders exacerbated by fatigue, muscle pain, poor posture due to bad habits, weakness … Read more