Moroccan mint

Moroccan mint, scientific name Mentha spicata var crispa, is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family and is a cousin of the well known peppermint. Moroccan mint has a sweeter taste than pe...

Beauty tonic of St John

The night between 23 and 24 June is St John’s night and has always been considered a magical night. According to legend, in fact, the dew that falls during this particular night has healing properties...

Cherries, stones and stems

Cherries are so delicious, juicy, tasty and healthy, rich in vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidant substances. And the great thing of cherries is that nothing is thrown away, neither the stems nor t...

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

Bacopa monnieri, also called brahmi or waterhyssop, is a perennial herb whose fame is growing fast all over the world as a remedy to improve memory. It belongs to the ancient Ayurveda and, nowadays, i...

INCI of cosmetics, you know what you are applying on skin Part 19, what the sunscreens should not contain

The gentle heat of the sun rays on your face, the feeling of well-being and calm, sunbathing is relaxing and improves mood, in addition it is also a healthy gesture since in this way the body is able ...

Food combinations and cooking methods, the mushrooms

In June the mushrooms start growing in the woods. The mushrooms, even if they are vegetables, aren’t constituted by cellulose, such as salads or fruits, but by nitrogenous substances, carbohydrates, l...