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Treat yourself with Boldo

Botanical Name: Peumus boldus Molina Part used: boldo leaves Therapeutic properties: cholagogues, choleretic, stomachic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, laxative Therapeutic use: digestive problems, especially if of hepatic and / or biliary origin (generally accompanied by symptoms such as post-prandial heaviness, halitosis, whitish tongue); spastic gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal cramps); constipation Examples of medical specialties containing boldo extracts: Giuliani Medicinal Bitter, Reflash, Eparema, Menabil Complex, Colax etc
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Treat yourself with the Agnocasto

Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus L Part used: Agnocasto fruits Therapeutic properties: antispasmodic, tonic, hormonal (progestin and antiestrogenic action) Therapeutic use: progestin failure; pelvic pain; premenstrual syndrome (hyperfollicular); menorrhagia and metrorrhagia; mastodynia (breast pain); Examples of commercial preparations containing Agnocasto extracts: Agnolyt ®, Climil ®, Premensnin ®, Monoselect Agnus ® NOTES: when the agnocasto is taken for curative purposes it is essential to use defined and standardized pharmaceutical forms in active ingredients (in iridoid glycosides such
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Treat yourself with the Shepherd's Bag

Botanical Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Med. (Syn .: Thlaspi bursa-pastoris L.) Part used: whole plant without root Therapeutic properties: vasoconstrictor and hemostatic Therapeutic use: internal use: menorrhagia, metrorrhagia; subjective manifestations of venous insufficiency; external use: epistaxis (inserting in the nostril a cotton pad soaked in the fresh juice of the plant or decoction); generic astringent in the treatment of small wounds (ointment or tincture on bleeding wounds)
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Curing with Cinnamon

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum JS Presl (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees ) Part used: cinnamon bark and essential oil (obtained from the distillation of bark or leaves) Therapeutic properties: antimicrobial - antiseptic, eupeptic, carminative, flavor correction Therapeutic use: dyspepsia, flatulence, meteorism, intestinal colic Examples of medical specialties containing cinnamon extracts: - NOTES: when cinnamon bark is taken for curative purposes it is essential to use defined and standardized pharmaceutical forms in active ingredients (flavonoids for bark extracts, cinnamic aldehyde and eugenol f
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Treat yourself with the Devil's Claw

Botanical Name: Harpagophytum procumbens DC and / or Harpagophytum zeyheri Decne. Part used: Devil's Claw root Alternative names: Arpagofito Therapeutic properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, spasmolytic Therapeutic use: chronic rheumatologic diseases (bone and muscle pain, back pain, bruises, neck pain, rheumatic pain, periarthritis, tendinitis); dyspepsia from hypochloridria, intestinal spasms
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Treat yourself with the Altea

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis L .. Part used: Altea roots Therapeutic properties: emollients and anti-inflammatory, antitussive Therapeutic use: internal use: laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis; inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract external use: useful in case of irritated, sensitive, dry, reddened, dehydrated skin, easy to crack, and against sores and burns Examples of medical specialties containing extracts of marshmallow: Paracodina syrup® NOTES: when the height is taken for curative purposes it is essential to use defined and standardized pharmaceutical forms in active ingredien
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Treat yourself with Aloe juice

Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Miller, Aloe ferox Miller Part used: concentrated and dried juice obtained from Aloe leaves Therapeutic properties: laxative, purgative, cathartic, stomachic, choleretic and cholagogue Therapeutic use: obstinate constipation Examples of medical specialties containing Aloe juice: Cuscutine ® NOTES: when aloe juice is taken for curative purposes it is essential to use defined and standardized pharmaceutical forms in active ingredients (in hydroxyanthacene derivatives calculated as barbaloin = aloin), the only ones that let you know how many pharmacologically activ
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Treat yourself with the Cola

Botanical Name: Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott et Endl. and its varieties - Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott et Endl. Part used: cola seeds Therapeutic properties: tonic, stimulating, bronchodilating, antiastenic, aphrodisiac, antioxidant, ergogenic (increased sports performance), anorectics, slimming, antioxidants Therapeutic use: weakness, asthenia, intellectual fatigue, hypersomnia, obesity, decreased concentration, depression; anti-cellulite (topical application in phytocosmetics) Examples of medical specialties containing cola extracts: - NOTES: when cola seeds are taken for curative purposes
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Treat yourself with the Cimicifuga

Botanical Name: Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nuttal Part used: roots, rhizome Common name: women's grass Therapeutic properties: estrogen-like and anti-LH action (inhibition of pituitary LH secretion) Therapeutic use: climacteric and menopause (functional disorders such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness); premenstrual syndrome; menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) Examples of medical specialties containing Cimicifuga: Remifemin ® NOTES: when Cimicifuga is taken for curative purposes it is essential to use defined and standardized pharmaceutical forms in active ingredients (in triterpene glycosides, c
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Cure with Eleuterococcus

Botanical Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. Et Maxim.) Part used: eleuterococcus root Alternative names: Siberian Ginseng Therapeutic properties: adaptogen, anti-stress, anti-fatigue, immunostimulant Therapeutic use: convalescence, functional asthenia, hypotension, sports activity Examples of commercial preparations containing Eleutherococcus extracts: - Eleutherococcus: traditional herbalist indications Relieve symptoms of fatigue, such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating and weakness Indicative dosage in adolescents (after 12 years), in adults and in the elderly: If the eleuterococcus
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