Your shopping cart is empty!
FREE SHIPPING OVER 35€
WELCOME COUPON €5 "CIAO5"
Great for preparing tasty herbal teas and perfect for adding flavor to many recipes, our beloved plants give us valuable help to face even the small problems of daily domestic life, thanks to their therapeutic virtues.
Small cuts, abrasions, burns, but also headaches, stomach aches, and menstrual pains can catch us at any time of the day. That's why it is important to always have effective natural remedies on hand for self-medication!
Botanicals with analgesic qualities, essential oils with soothing and emollient action, anti-inflammatory spices, tonic and adaptogenic herbs should never be missing in our natural first aid kit.
Do you want to discover which are the herbs and natural remedies to always keep at home? Keep reading!
With the temperature changes typical of seasonal changes, it is not uncommon to develop the symptoms of cold and flu: runny nose, fatigue, sore throat, and cough.
The herbs to always have at home to alleviate the discomfort of flu symptoms are rich in antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, such as Echinacea, Propolis, Astragalus, and Thyme.
To stimulate our immune system and speed up recovery, we can take about fifty drops of Echinacea mother tincture or twenty drops of Propolis mother tincture, up to 3 times a day.
Natural antioxidant and antiviral, Astragalus root is particularly indicated for the treatment of infectious conditions causing sore throat and dry cough.
By infusing 4 grams of Astragalus root in boiling water for about 10 minutes, we will obtain a sweet herbal tea perfect for finding relief from flu symptoms.
Learn more about Astragalus Root
If instead we are looking for a natural remedy against cold and stuffy nose, in our pantry we should never be without thyme essential oil. Thanks to the high concentration of flavonoids, this botanical is an excellent expectorant with balsamic and antiseptic properties.
A few drops of thyme essential oil, dissolved in water or in a teaspoon of honey, disinfect the upper airways and promote the elimination of excess mucus.
Symptom of viral or bacterial attacks, fever presents itself as a sudden increase in our body temperature, accompanied by a sense of weakness, drowsiness, and joint pains.
Although it is a common and short-lived symptom, especially during seasonal changes, it is important to give our body the right rest to allow the immune system to fight the infection effectively.
Taken in the form of herbal tea, they help lower body temperature and stimulate the immune system.
Also, Angelica root is among the most useful natural remedies to always keep at home. With anti-inflammatory and expectorant qualities, it is perfect for preparing herbal teas or decoctions to be taken in case of very high fever accompanied by cough and cold.
Try Angelica Root
Long days of work on the computer, poor quality sleep, and particularly stressful periods in life are among the main causes of headaches.
Manifesting as localized pain or a feeling of heaviness, headaches can affect the quality of our daily life, making us less focused, irritable, and sensitive to loud sounds or bright lights.
Botanical and natural remedies against headaches help us regain the well-being and concentration we need to feel connected to our body and face the small challenges of everyday life.
The Devil's Claw mother tincture, thanks to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, stimulates blood circulation and vasodilation: it is enough to take 3 drops of mother tincture 3 times a day to find immediate relief from headaches.
If the headache is caused by muscle tension and nervousness, instead, the relaxing properties of Lavender come to our aid.
To enjoy its effects, simply massage a few drops of Lavender mother tincture on the temples whenever needed or spray its essential oil in the environments where we spend our days.
Always keep Lavender essential oil at home
Finally, if the headache strikes us at the end of the day and is accompanied by swollen and tired eyes, we have probably spent too many hours in front of a screen. If you work from home and often use computers and tablets, it is important to always have Peppermint essential oil in the pantry.
Refreshing, analgesic, and with an immediate balsamic effect, massaging a few drops of essential oil on the temples is enough to restore mental clarity and concentration.
Hectic lifestyles and unbalanced nutrition are the main causes of fatigue, lethargy, and profound fatigue.
Making time for oneself, paying the right attention to food, and taking a break when needed are all effective ways to recharge with energy and motivation.
But if we want a burst of strength and vitality with an immediate effect, then we must make sure to always have energizing and revitalizing botanicals at home.
Maca, Eleuthero, Ginseng, and Cacao are the best natural remedies to fight fatigue and face all the commitments of our days. Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and B vitamins, these herbs ensure constant energy levels and help withstand moments of high stress thanks to their adaptogenic qualities.
To enjoy their benefits, we can use them for breakfast to enrich our smoothies, prepare tasty fruit smoothies, or simply dissolve two tablespoons of their powder in hot milk.
Try Eleuthero powder
When our schedule is full of commitments and the time to dedicate to our interests is reduced, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by anxiety and bad mood.
Learning to be aware of our needs and finding ways to distract ourselves from daily tasks is important to take care of our psychological well-being.
In this, we are also helped by herbs rich in adaptogenic and calming virtues, to always keep at home when facing periods of strong emotional stress.
Rhodiola and Ashwagandha, thanks to their tonic and anti-stress qualities, give us mental clarity and tranquility to put our commitments into perspective and face them with energy and without fear. Perfect for preparing relaxing herbal teas and infusions, we can also use Ashwagandha powder to enrich smoothies, yogurt, or porridge.
Rhodiola Root
Ashwagandha powder
The Mother Tincture of St. John's Wort should never be missing among natural remedies against anxiety and stress. With its anxiolytic and antidepressant virtues, it acts as a mood stimulant and dispels sadness and nervousness. We can enjoy its extraordinary properties by taking 20-50 drops of St. John's Wort Mother Tincture dissolved in water three times a day.
St. John's Wort Mother Tincture
Irritability, bad mood, difficulty digesting, and poor concentration are all consequences of insufficient or disturbed sleep due to insomnia.
Sleeping well not only ensures us energy and concentration during the day, but also strengthens our immune system and has miraculous effects on our memory!
If insomnia makes it difficult to enjoy a good night's sleep, we cannot do without having in our pantry herbs with sedative and calming effects to take before going to bed.
Melissa, Linden, and Passionflower are among the most effective sedative herbs to promote falling asleep, thanks to their high concentration of flavonoids and tannins.
Drinking an infusion based on these botanicals half an hour before going to bed helps to easily reach deep sleep, ensuring restorative rest.
Melissa, Linden, Passionflower
Also, supplements based on Melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland and responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle, can be effective against insomnia.
However, abusing Melatonin can worsen sleep disorders and compromise our circadian rhythm. Therefore, in the absence of a medical prescription, it is important to limit the consumption to 1mg of Melatonin per day, half an hour before going to bed.
Abdominal cramps, bloating, headaches, and fatigue: these are the most common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, which occurs from ten to five days before menstruation.
Caused by hormonal changes affecting the female body, if menstrual pain is very intense, it can interfere with daily activities and psychological well-being.
In these cases, it is always recommended to keep in your pantry herbs with relaxing, sedative, and adaptogenic effects.
Linden, Calendula, Hops, and St. John's Wort are among the most suitable herbs to find relief from cramps and bad mood thanks to their soothing and anti-hemorrhagic virtues.
For this reason, at Terza Luna, we have combined their properties in a tasty herbal tea designed to alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome: the Moon Tea.
Calming, sedative, and adaptogenic, the Moon Tea should never be missing in our pantry if we want a natural aid against menstrual pain and mood swings.
Try the Moon Tea
Those who love to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen are well aware of the risks of handling hot oil and open flames. Small burns and sunburns are mostly harmless, but it is always important to make sure to disinfect and treat the wound well to help our skin heal.
Emollient and soothing botanicals are our allies in case of sunburns and should never be missing from our natural first aid kit.
Calendula oil infusion and St. John's Wort oil infusion, thanks to their healing properties, are perfect for self-medication in case of burns, sunburns, erythema, red skin, or small sores.
The recipe for the oil infusion is very simple and can also be done at home!
If you want to discover how to prepare a wonderful Calendula or St. John's Wort oil infusion yourself, click here to learn more!
An unbalanced diet, consumption of fatty and nutrient-poor foods, or skipping main meals are all causes of slow and difficult digestion.
Feeling bloated, retaining water, and having a poor appetite require us to listen to the needs of our stomach and intestines: integrating seasonal fruits and vegetables, adopting a less sedentary lifestyle, and staying hydrated promote proper digestive metabolism.
However, there are two groups of botanicals to always keep at home to aid our digestion: cooling herbs and warming herbs.
Cooling herbs, such as Gentian, Dandelion, and Lemongrass, are particularly useful in cases of acid reflux, heartburn, and hot flashes.
Warming herbs, such as Ginger, Cloves, and Mustard, help with loss of appetite, constipation, and abdominal bloating due to their carminative properties.
Do you want to know the recipe for preparing a tasty digestive herbal tea?
Discover all the herbal teas for digestion
Now that we know which natural remedies to always have at home, all that's left to do is stock up on these precious botanicals and find the ones that are most suitable for our needs!
