MILK THISTLE
Silybum marianum
Parts used: fruits. 

Authorized health claims:
  • Digestive function.
  • Liver function.
  • Organism purification functions.
  • Antioxidant.
  • Carbohydrate metabolism.
PROPERTIES: 
  • Choleretic (facilitates bile production);
  • Cholagogue (facilitates bile secretion);
  • Hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol);
  • Liver tonic;
  • Hepatoprotective (regenerates liver cells, relaxes spasms);
  • Renal protective (protects the kidneys);
  • Improves blood circulation in the abdomen;
  • Stimulates the circulation;
  • Emmenagogue (promotes menstruation);
  • Cardiotonic;
  • Diaphoretic;
  • Hypertensive (exerts a mild cardiac, adrenal, renal stimulation and peripheral vasoconstriction);
  • Vasoconstrictor;
  • Antihemorrhagic;
  • Spasmolytic (slightly);
  • Anti-inflammatory (inhibits the production of leukotrienes);
  • Carminative;
  • Febrifuge;
  • Alterative (blood);
  • Galactogogue (increases milk production);
  • Antioxidant (increases glutathione levels).
INDICATIONS:
  • Cardio-vascular disorders (due to an alteration of the vagus-sympathetic balance);
  • Hypotension;
  • Hydrophobia (rabies);
  • Jaundice (specific);
  • Biliary disorders;
  • Hepatopathies (liver diseases);
  • Cholecystopathies (gall bladder diseases);
  • Cirrhosis (associated with alcohol abuse or viruses);
  • Hepatitis (including drug-induced);
  • Hemorrhoids;
  • Varicose veins;
  • Varicose ulcers (sores, bumps);
  • Catarrh (respiratory tracts);
  • Pleurisy;
  • Poisoning (mushrooms, drugs, alcohol, chemicals);
  • Furunculosis;
  • Menstrual problems;
  • Menorrhagia (menstrual bleeding).
To facilitate the sheet reading, the main properties are highlighted in bold. The indications on the traditional use of plants in the herbal sector, have been derived from the following literature sources, which should be consulted for in-depth information on plants and other interesting uses and suggestions: 
  • Barnes J., Anderson L.A., Phillipson J.D. Herbal medicines (third ed.). London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007
  • Basch Ethan M., Catherine E. Ulbricht, Natural Standard Herb & Supplement Handbook: St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Mosby, 2005.
  • PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference) for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition, Ed. Thomson 2007.
  • Perugini Billi F., Manuale di Fitoterapia, Edizioni Junior, Azzano San Paolo (BG) 2004.
  • Pizzorno J. E. Jr., Murray M. T., Trattato di Medicina Naturale, Red Edizioni, Novara 2001.
  • Pomini L., Erboristeria italiana, Edizioni vitalità, Torino, 1973.
  • Sangiorgi E., Minelli E., Crescini G., Garzanti S., Fitoterapia, Principi di Fitoterapia clinica tradizionale, Energetica Moderna,CEA Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano 2007.
  • Tierra M., Grande manuale di Erboristeria, Vol. I e II, Mediterranee, 1995.
  • Valnet J., Fitoterapia. Cura delle malattie con le piante, Aldo Martello - Giunti Editore, 1976.
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GREEN COFFEE

(Coffea arabica) green beans (unroasted)

Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world, used for centuries for its tonic and energising effects and for reducing excessive PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE.

SCHIZANDRA

Schisandra chinensis

Parts used: fruits. 

Authorized health claims:

Adaptogenic tonic. Antioxidant.  Liver function.  Functionality of the upper respiratory tract.

ROSEMARY

Rosmarinus officinalis

Parts used:leaves.

Authorized health claims:  

Digestive function. Liver function.  Gastrointestinal motility regulation and gas elimination. Antioxidant.  Normal function of the cardiovascular system.

CHINESE RHUBARB

Rheum palmatum

Parts used: rhizome (root).

Authorized health claims:

Regularity of bowel transit.

Digestive function.

PICRORHIZA

Picrorhiza kurroa

Parts used: rhizome.

Authorized health claims:

Digestive function.

Liver function.

Organism natural defenses.

Fluidity of bronchial secretions.

PROPERTIES 

Antibiotic;

Antiviral;

Antifungal;

Spasmolytic;

Bronchial spasmolytic;

Antiasthmatic;

Anti-inflammatory;

Immunostimolant;

Hepatoprotector;

Antioxidant;

Choleretic (promotes the production of bile).

WALNUT

Juglans regia

Parts used: fresh unripe fruits (green).

Authorized health claims:

Digestive function. Organism purification functions. Regularity of bowel transit. Function of the digestive system. Integrity and function of cell membranes. Normal function of the cardiovascular system.

GENTIAN

Gentiana lutea

Parts used: roots. 

Authorized health claims:

Digestive function. Liver function.  Elimination of intestinal gas.

FUMITORY

Fumaria officinalis

Parts used: herb with flowers.

Authorized health claims:

Digestive and hepatobiliary function.

Organism purification functions.

Tropism and skin functionality.

Depurative function for the organism (skin wellness).

GREEK HAY

Trigonella foenum graecum 

Parts used: seeds.

Authorized health claims:

Digestive function.

Softening and soothing effect (digestive system).

Carbohydrate metabolism.

Metabolism of triglycerides and cholesterol.
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