Aphthae, natural remedies

Tea tree, the first aid always with you

Antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral, useful in case of acne, insect bites, wounds, cold sores, canker sores, gum diseases, fungus, dandruff, itching and dermatitis, also in dogs.

Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as tea tree, is a plant belonging to the Mirtaceae family native to Australia. From the distillation of its leaves and the final brunches of the plant an amazing essential oil is obtained, used and appreciated for more than 100 years in Australia but whose renown is growing worldwide. Instead, the tea tree leaves are an ancient remedy of Australian Aborigine tradition used before the essential oil. These leaves were applied indeed as a poultice on wounds or use...

Swedish bitter

Macerated preparation of several medicinal plants, useful in case of skin problems, from wounds to pimples, scars or blisters, helpful to treat stomach pain and poor digestion, rheumatism, gout, cold sores and sore throat, sinusitis, headache and tired eyes.

The Swedish bitter is a preparation obtained by maceration of various medicinal herbs and characterized by several and interesting properties and applications. Its formulation is attributed to Paracelsus, a Swiss doctor, alchemist and astrologer of the sixteenth century who called this powerful and, for that time, truly portentous product, Elixir Ad Longam Vitam, or elixir for a long life. Nowadays we know this natural remedy thanks to the well-known Austrian herbalist Maria Treben who, in her f...

Elmleaf blackberry honey, beauty cosmetic and natural remedy

Antioxidant and antipyretic properties, useful in case of inflammation and mouth ulcers, against the flu, for cosmetic use makes the hair shiny, strengthens it and helps to counteract dandruff and itching of the scalp.

Elmleaf blackberry, also called bramble, scientific name Rubus ulmifolius, is a species of wild blackberry belonging to the Rosaceae family. The bramble is a remedy of tradition thanks to its powerful anti-pyretic properties, therefore useful to counteract the fever, and to its antioxidant effect given by some phenolic compounds such as ellagitannins (Martins et al, Food Funct, Jun 2014 - Niaz et al, BMC Complement Altern Med). These healthful properties are also transferred to honey that is obt...

Myrrh essential oil

Antiseptic, antifungal and healing action, useful in case of eczema, fungus, wounds, hemorrhoids, helpful to treat canker sores, stomatitis and infections of the oral cavity, calming and anti-depressive action, against cough and cold.

Myrrh essential oil is obtained from the plant Commiphora molmol belonging to the Burseraceae family. Myrrh was already known to ancient Egyptians, that used it to prepare beauty masks for face and hair or to obtain a cream that they applied on wounds. Nowadays myrrh is used as a remedy thanks to its antiseptic, healing and soothing properties, however, it is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding and in small children. In general, use it just for external application or to gargle, don...

Privet

Anti-inflammatory properties useful to treat problems of the oral mucosa and the upper airways, useful in case of pharyngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis and canker sores, anti-catarrhal and cicatrizing action of the mucosa.

The privet, scientific name Ligustrum vulgare, is a shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family. Known and appreciated for its ornamental role, it is commonly used indeed to delimit gardens and properties, it is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing and anti-catarrhal properties useful to treat especially the oral cavity and the upper respiratory tract. In particular, from the buds of the privet a powerful glycerin macerate is obtained, you can take 50 drops of this p...

Grapefruit seeds

Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties, useful to treat the cold sores but also fungal infections, candida, cystitis, sore throat, cough and aphthae, useful to disinfect the hands and to counteract acne and pimples, used as a preservative in the DIY cosmetics.

Grapefruit, scientific name citrus paradisi, is a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family whose fruits are appreciated as a basis for juices or smoothies. However, today we aren’t speaking about the grapefruit pulp but about the seeds, that are contained inside the fruit. From these seeds an extract for external use with antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties is obtained, this extract is indeed able to act on the structure of the cell membrane of the pathogens and therefo...

Hoary willowherb

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and astringent action, useful in case of prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, against cystitis and infections of the urinary tract, helpful for external use in case of dermatitis, eczema, wounds, burns, aphthae and irritations of the oral cavity.

Hoary willowherb, scientific name Epilobium parviflorum, is a plant of the Onagracee family characterized by antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The remedy is used specially to treat problems related to prostate, to the urinary tract and to the skin. Hoary willowherb is useful in case of prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, because an active substance contained in the plant has the ability to inhibit the proliferation of prostaglandin. This use, that comes from tradition, yo...

Rubus fructicosus

Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, useful in case of diarrhea, acne, eczema, irritations, ulcers, cicatrizing and soothing effects on the mouth, canker sores, sore throat, stomatitis and hemorrhoids.

Rubus fructicosus is a spontaneous bush belonging to Rosaceae family together with rose, strawberry, apple tree and raspberry. Its fruits, the wild blackberries, are delicious and have also important healthful properties against constipation, they improve digestion and soothe inflammations of the mouth and throat. But you can use also leaves, flowers and roots as a remedy to treat wounds and ulcers, to strengthen the gums, to heal hemorrhoids and against sour stomach or diarrhea. Remedy also for...

Sage essential oil

Helpful in case of hormonal imbalances, irregular and heavy periods, menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes in menopause, cellulite, water retention, alopecia related to hormonal problems, remedy in case of asthma, bronchitis, excessive sweating of the feet, inflammations of the gums, canker sores or aphthae, nervous breakdown and anxiety.

Salvia officinalis, sage, is a plant of the Labiate family. Rich in natural estrogens, that result very helpful in order to regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve the effects of menopause, sage is used to obtain an essential oil able to treat all the imbalances of the female genital tract, namely irregular or heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome but also hot flashes and irritability in menopause. From the emotional point of view sage essential oil is suitable to be used in case of nervous brea...

Walnut (tree)

Digestive action, helpful to restore and improve gut bacteria, remedy to treat diarrhea, meteorism, irritations of the intestinal mucosa, detox properties useful in case of acne, oily skin, anti-inflammatory and cicatrizing action for external use in case of wounds, eczema, dermatitis, aphthae.

The walnut tree has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, disinfecting, cleansing and digestive properties, it results able to purify and regenerate the intestine. Internal use, glycerine macerate – You can use the walnut glycerine macerate to treat disorders such as meteorism, flatulence, diarrhea and intestinal mucosa inflammation but also to help in case of skin problems, such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, oily skin thanks to the depurative action that acts from the inside of the body. Take 30 d...

Lemon essential oil

Antiseptic action, remedy in case of acne, oily skin, blackheads, dark skin spots, cold sores, anti-inflammatory properties, sore throat, aphthae, inflammations of the gums, able to help blood circulation, helpful to bring calm in case of nervousness, bad thoughts and anxiety, able to improve concentration.

Lemon essential oil has a calming action, very useful in case of anxiety and irritability. Moreover, thanks to its antiseptic, anti aging and against skin spots properties the lemon essential oil can be applied in case of skin problems such as acne or oily skin. In addition to this, this essential oil is also a tonic and has detox effects. Acne, oily skin, insect bites, cold sores – You can prepare a mask for your skin in case of acne and oily skin by mixing two teaspoons of ventilated green c...

Potentilla

Remedy for diarrhea, thanks to the healing and antibacterial properties a remedy to treat disorders of the mouth and gums, but also burns and wounds that do not heal.

Potentilla is a plant very rich in tannins with astringents, healing, cicatrizing and antibacterial properties. Potentilla is a remedy in case of diarrhea, inflammations of the oral cavity, mouth cold sores, but also in case of gingivitis, stomatitis, abscesses. Here's how to take it: Decoction - Prepare a decoction by taking 15 gr of dried root for half a liter of cold water and bring to boil. Leave to rest for 3-4 hours, filter and drink during the day in case of diarrhea. Wounds, abscesse...

Agrimony

Purifying action, diuretic properties, remedy in case of kidney stones and renal colic, aphthae, inflammations of the mouth, sore throat or pharyngitis, healing and anti-inflammatory action in case of wounds or ulcers.

Agrimony is a plant with diuretic and digestive properties, it is able to purify the liver and is helpful in case of kidney stones and renal colic. Agrimony is, first of all, a remedy to treat infections of the mouth and of the throat, pharyngitis, wounds or cold sores, aphthae. Let’s see now how to take the agrimony. Herbal tea - Leave to brew a half handful of flowers and leaves in a liter of water for ten minutes. The brew so prepared can be taken internally or, in case of wounds or ulcers,...

Propolis

Powerful anti-inflammatory substance in case of diseases of the respiratory tract, sore throat, asthma, natural antibiotic, useful to heal small wounds, cold sores and ulcers in the mouth, energetic effect.

Propolis is collected from tree buds and sap flows by bees, that mix it with enzymes and pollen. The result is a powerful anti-inflammatory substance, useful in case of asthma, inflamed throat and other infections of the respiratory tract. Propolis is also a natural antibiotic and a remedy against viruses and bacteria by fortifying the immune system. In addition to this propolis has also energetic and antifungal properties, helpful in case of candida and nail fungus. Propolis also helps to hea...

Sage

Sore throat, toothache, aphthae, acne, hormonal imbalance.

As herbal tea – In case of sore throat, toothache and aphthae prepare a herbal tea with sage and chamomile against inflammation. Boil 250 ml of water, then low the heat and add one tablespoon of chamomile flowers and one tablespoon of dried sage. Cover and let boil for 10 minutes, remove from heat and filter. DO NOT DRINK, this herbal tea is used to gargle and mouth rinse but it should not be drunk. Mother tincture –In case of acne localized on the chin or for hormonal imbalance you can take...