What Gives Sage Its Power?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Sage contains several groups of natural compounds, and – just like peppermint – its extracts and essential oil are chemically quite different. Alcoholic and hydroalcoholic extracts of Salvia officinalis are particularly rich in polyphenols. One of the most important...

Peppermint: What Do We Really Know?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Modern research gives us a more nuanced picture of peppermint than simply saying that “mint is healthy.” For digestive symptoms, especially those associated with IBS, peppermint oil has relatively good clinical support. There is also evidence for its topical use in...

What Gives Peppermint Its Power?

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Peppermint contains many natural compounds, but two very different groups are especially important. Alcoholic and hydroalcoholic extracts of peppermint are rich in polyphenols, particularly rosmarinic acid. They also contain caffeic, ferulic and chlorogenic acids, as...

Elderflower – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: Elderflowers Elderflower juice (“socată”) is a very popular traditional fermented beverage made in spring. Elderflower tea is used for colds, fever, and as a diaphoretic, induce sweating and reduce fever. Elderberry syrup is widely...