Author: Mário Paulo

Halloween is coming... And with it come the witches (of false friends) and pumpkins. Since there's nothing to be gained from supposed friends, know that even the seeds of pumpkins should not be thrown away. Find out why here!

Saffron is a spice, which comes from the stigmas that are structures present in the flower of Crocus sativus. It is a rather expensive product, as it involves growing and harvesting entirely by hand, in addition to the fact that there are only 3 small stigmas per flower.

Today we are going to talk about something "less known," I put it in quotes because here our folks know more than you might think... They know every detail, it's truly remarkable!

Stimulant laxatives are traditionally used herbs to treat constipation, also known as bowel obstruction. Although they are used in chronic situations, their rational use should be limited to cases of occasional constipation. They are products that should be respected...

As it is an herb with weak estrogenic hormonal functions similar to soy, the flowers of Red Clover are used to make teas, extracts, and tinctures that can be used to treat a wide variety of diseases.

The Goji berry, known in China as the fruit of longevity, is a superfood that contains a large amount of antioxidants. These antioxidants are visible in the intense red color of the fruit, indicating the presence of a high level of carotenoids. Legend has it that the Chinese Taoist, herbalist and Qi Gong practitioner, Master Li Ching-Yuen, lived for 256 years.

As you know on our page, we really like to talk about herbs. But sometimes, we also mention other products... For example, Propolis is not an herb, but it contains constituents gathered from them.

For those who don't know, the bitter taste in herbal medicine has an importance that goes beyond the palate. It's the bitter taste of some herbs that gives them a digestive effect.

Hello! Today, I see that you are very irritated! I suppose that you are going through one of those phases... Where stress is slowly killing you... Going through the day sighing, with that feeling of weight on your chest, getting tighter and tighter. I imagine even traffic makes you lose your mind...

Anyone who thought that Vitamin C was only useful for flu and colds knows nothing! This wonderful natural substance is a powerful antioxidant with essential functions in the various tissues of the body, including our dear skin. I did not know? Then you will find out! If you want to reach the age and tough as Queen Isabel, you really have to read this publication until the end...  

Much is said about Liver Teas Protectors. However, most often herbs are mentioned that act by essentially increasing the production and release of bile. One of the body's basic ways of getting rid of toxic substances is diluting and expelling "poisons" and reactive molecules from the liver that damage them through contact with the largest organ of detoxification. It is therefore easily understood that this mechanism allows for a protective effect.

Quem já não ouviu falar no curcuma para as dores?  Nem que seja por aquela falsa amiga que não se cala nos jantares de grupo… Ah eu tenho me dado muito bem com umas cápsulas de curcuma que comprei no cel… (em voz arrastada de tia de Cascais).  Aquilo é mesmo impecável, tenho andado muito melhor das minhas cruzes, já nem tomo o be. . … digo paracetamol, só mesmo quando faz mais falta…  Perdoem-me as censuras… mas a sua amiga até tem razão, podia é ter comprado mais barato, mas não deixa de...