Kombucha, the immortal health elixir

Kombucha is a fermented and sweetened tea of ancient tradition, consider that the first signs of this drink date back to Chinese dynasty Qin in around 250 B.C.. For Chinese people kombucha was and is the true health elixir, they call it indeed the immortal health elixir, considered able to balance and protect the digestive processes. From China the fame of this drink has grown all over the world and even science is focusing its attention on its healthy properties. Kombucha, what is and propert...

Grapefruit seeds

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...

Dioscorea

The dioscorea, also known as wild yam, scientific name Dioscorea villosa, is a plant of the Dioscoraceae family with properties that are concentrated in its roots and tubers. The use of the plant to treat menstrual cramps dates back to the 18th century, but in the 1950's scientists discovered that dioscorea contains, among other substances, also diosgenin, a phytoestrogen used to chemically produce the progesterone in laboratory. In fact, diosgenin was at the very basis of the first contraceptiv...

Ganoderma (Reishi Mushroom)

Ganoderma Lucidum, called also reishi, is a mushroom with beneficial properties. The mushroom is woody, for this reason it is generally taken in the form of dried powder. Ganoderma has an excellent anti-inflammatory action, it can reduce pain and swelling, it strengthens the immune system against fungus, candida, flu and it has also an anticancer action. This mushroom has also the property to regulate the blood pressure, lower the cholesterol, accelerate metabolism and is helpful to lose weight ...

Lapacho

The Lapacho bark is a natural antibiotic, it improves the body defense against bacteria, viruses and fungi and it is used in case of candida and cystitis. It contains also iron, copper, silver and boron. You can prepare a herbal tea with Lapacho bark in this way: take one teaspoon of Lapacho bark, add it to a cup of water and heat to boiling. Let it boil for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and infuse for other 10 minutes. Strain and drink. Avoid Lapacho during pregnancy and breast-feedi...