Mountain savory essential oil, the aphrodisiac of the gods

Mountain savory essential oil, the aphrodisiac of the gods

Mountain savory, whose botanical name is Satureja montana, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its essential oil is extracted from the flowering branches. History of Savory Wild, perennial mountain savory, and savories in general, have been known and/or cultivated since ancient times, particularly in Italy. Savory’s reputation as an aphrodisiac dates back to antiquity, when the … Read more

Damask Rose essential oil, queen of flowers reserved for the gods

Damask Rose essential oil, extracted from the famous Rosa damascena, a leading member of the Rosaceae family, has stood at the top of the floral hierarchy for thousands of years. Carefully distilled from the flowers, this precious essence has stood the test of time, arousing admiration and respect across civilisations. From the hanging gardens of … 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

Ginger essential oil, a must in Chinese medicine

Ginger essential oil, a must in Chinese medicine

Ginger is one of the most esteemed spices and drugs, and cultivated since ancient times in the Philippines. Its use is already mentioned in the oldest Chinese and Sanskrit writings . It was not lost on the ancient Greeks and Romans. The botanical name Zingiber comes from the Sanskrit word shringavera , which means “shaped like a deer antler”, referring to the shape of the … 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

Libido disorders from a naturopathic point of view

libido

The disorder of sexual interest or sexual arousal is characterized by the absence or decrease in sexual interest, initiation of sexual activity, pleasure, thoughts and fantasies; lack of desire for a response; and / or the absence of subjective arousal or physical genital response to sexual, non-genital and / or genital stimulation. The erectile dysfunction , meanwhile, is an inability to … Read more

Ceylon Cinnamon essential oil, a symbol of immortality

Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Dated from the XXVII century BC. JC, the oldest written record mentioning cinnamon, comes to us from the Chinese, who already knew this medicinal plant very well in their time. In ancient China, cinnamon was considered to be a tonic , a material capable of regenerating vital energy, that is to say Qi … Due to its undeniable tonic properties , … Read more