Glossary
Word #1 - Acerola
Acerola (or Barbados cherry) is the plant with the highest concentration of vitamin C in the world (20 times more than in oranges, for example).
Acerola also contains minerals and bioflavonoids (anti-oxidants).
It helps to sustain physical and intellectual vitality on a lasting basis.
Acerola (or Barbados cherry) is the plant with the highest concentration of vitamin C in the world (20 times more than in oranges, for example). Acerola also contains minerals and anti-oxidants. It helps to sustain your physical and intellectual vitality on a lasting basis.
Word #2 - Pineapple
The stem of the pineapple contains an enzyme, bromelaine, which splits large proteins, thus speeding up their digestion. It diffuses throughout the body and allows splitting and elimination of proteins abnormally secreted in the tissues in amino acids (cellulite collagen fibres, haematomas). It thus helps to reduce the nodes of fat which form "orange-peel skin".
In addition to being a source of Vitamin C, pineapple is used here for its draining properties, which enable it to “clean” the field to increase the potential of other plants.
Bromelaine is an enzyme which dissolves proteins, facilitating drainage throughout the body.
Word #3 - Hawthorne
The property sought in hawthorn is its soothing capacity, which helps to relieve night time coughs. It also helps to regulate blood pressure. In addition to the heart, hawthorn also has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, helping to reduce nervousness in adults and children, limiting sleeping disorders and helping to control heart rate problems.
The main property of this plant is its ability to regulate the heart rate: it combats over-rapid heart rates and excessive heart beat perception and also helps to regulate blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Hawthorn also has a beneficial effect in another area, however: the central nervous system. It reduces nervousness in adults and children, eases sleeping disorders and improves heart rate disorders, without any addictive effect.
Word #4 - Heather
The flavonoids and tannins contained in heather soothe painful irritation of the wall of the bladder. Heather has a diuretic effect and increases the volume of urine, which is essential for a healthy urinary system and for preventing recurrence.
Word #5 - Cranberry
Scientific studies have confirmed that the red pigments of this fruit help to reduce the attachment of certain bacteria (E. coli) on the walls of the urinary tract. Being unable to attach themselves, the bacteria are eliminated naturally. Owing to its anti-oxidant properties, cranberry helps to protect the walls of the urinary tract.
Scientific studies have confirmed that it is the red pigments contained in cranberries which held to reduce the attachment of certain bacteria (E. coli) on the walls of the urinary tract. Being unable to attach themselves, the bacteria are eliminated naturally. Owing to the anti-oxidant properties of the flavonoids and vitamin C it contains, cranberry helps to protect the walls of the tract to ensure a healthy urinary system.
Word #6 - Black currant
Recent work has shown that the anthocyanins contained in blackcurrants can be seen as free radical “scavengers” capable of combating the ageing of blood vessel walls.
In addition, blackcurrant berries are often used for their phlebotonic properties. Vitamin C and anthocyanins increase the strength of capillaries and reduce their permeability, thus improving microcirculation.
Blackcurrant can also be used to improve circulation, particularly in the legs. The anthocyanins contained in blackcurrant also help to combat problems associated with work on screens (visual fatigue). Lastly, blackcurrant is recognised and used for draining uric acid.
Word #7 - Couch grass
Couch grass is a gentle but effective diuretic used for its stimulating effect, favouring elimination of water by the kidneys. It is also used for water retention problems. Couch grass thus assists in the functioning of the kidneys and the urinary system.
Couch grass is a gentle but effective diuretic used for its stimulating effect, favouring elimination of water by the kidneys. It is also used for water retention problems. Couch grass thus assists in the functioning of the kidneys and the urinary system.
Word #8 - Eucalyptus
The effects of eucalyptus on the respiratory system complement each other wonderfully, its main component being an essential oil (Eucalyptol). Eucalyptus therefore has mucolytic properties, i.e. it fluidifies pulmonary secretions and thus facilitates their evacuation. It therefore helps to soothe coughs. The second major property for which eucalyptus is recognised is that it is a good natural antiseptic for the airways.
Word #9 - Rockweed
What all algae have in common is their richness in oligo-elements, mineral salts and vitamins, not to mention iodine in the case of marine algae. In addition, the components of rockweed help to cover nutritional needs and prevent deficiencies, while at the same time having a revitalising effect owing to the vitamins and oligo-elements. Furthermore, rockweed contains a large amount of natural fibre, which facilitates bowel movements.
Word #10 - Rockweed
What all algae have in common is their richness in oligo-elements, minerals salts and vitamins, not to mention iodine in the case of marine algae. Rockweed is recommended as a slimming aid for several reasons. Firstly, the components of rockweed (oligo-elements and vitamins) help to cover nutritional needs and prevent the deficiencies commonly caused by dieting. In addition, rockweed contains a large amount of natural fibre, which facilitates bowel movements. The iodine contained in this plant also plays a role in the slimming process: it stimulates the thyroid gland, which can favour better metabolism of fats. Rockweed has a revitalizing effect owing to its vitamins and its oligo-elements while remaining low in calories
Word #11 - Ginger
Ginger has numerous virtues: a digestive stimulant and general tonic with warming, energizing, aphrodisiac and carminative properties. Ginger helps to combat tiredness, slow digestion and flatulence. In China, it is reputed to cause energy to circulate in the body. In addition, it is used to provoke sweating and warm the body in cases of illness due to cold.
A digestive stimulant and general tonic with warming, energizing, aphrodisiac and carminative properties. Helps to combat tiredness, slow digestion and flatulence. In China, it is reputed to cause energy to circulate in the body. In addition, it is used to provoke sweating and warm the body in cases of illness due to cold.
Word #12 - Ginseng
Ginseng is recommended for people who feel weak or who are covering from an illness. Its invigorating and stimulating properties act on the nervous system and at the mental, muscular and cardiac level. This plant is therefore recommended during periods of convalescence. It also helps people to withstand the stress due to unexpected changes and aids memory. From a physical point of view, ginseng ensures faster reflexes, less pain during physical effort and better endurance, as it helps to reduce the level of lactic acid in the blood and increases the quantity of oxygen used.
Word #13 - Guarana
Guarana contains a high concentration of caffeine (higher than that of coffee!), which gives it the ability to reduce the feeling of hunger. Caffeine also has the property of stimulating the nervous system and increasing blood pressure. It has a diuretic effect, increases the production of gastric secretions and also acts on lipids and carbohydrates. It therefore provides useful assistance for slimming, as it increases the body’s metabolism.
Guarana contains a high concentration of caffeine (higher than that of coffee!). It has the property of stimulating the nervous system and increasing blood pressure, which can soothe headaches, for example. Caffeine has a diuretic effect, increases the production of gastric secretions and also acts on lipids and carbohydrates.
Word #14 - Marshmallow
Marsh mallow soothes irritated mucous membranes, coughs and sore throats. This plant is also recognised for its softening and emollient properties.
Word #15 - Hops
Diuretic, tonic and stimulating, hops are also used to help induce sleep. This plant also contains isoflavones.
Word #16 - Balm
Lemon balm has a relaxing effect on the digestive system and soothes disorders of a nervous origin: intestinal and digestive spasms and sleeping problems.
By favouring bile secretion, it contributes to good digestion.
Word #17 - Chamomille
Mayweed has both internal and external relaxing properties. A physical sedative, it acts among other things as a muscle relaxant, which is why it is often recommended to incorporate it in a body massage oil, and has a soothing effect on the skin. Mayweed also has a sedative effect. With regard to the digestive system, it facilitates digestion and helps to relieve flatulence.
Word #18 - Blueberry
Blueberries, which are rich in vitamin C, are also a source of iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.
Blueberries are recognised above all for their effect on microcirculation.
They apparently strengthen the capillaries by protecting them against oxidation and stimulate the regeneration of the rods on the retina.
The wild blueberry is a good bronchial mucolytic agent. In addition to its richness in vitamin C, it is also a source of iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Containing a lot of fibre, it has astringent properties and a beneficial effect on bowel movements. Lastly, some of its nutrients strengthen the walls of the capillaries.
It was for that reason that British pilots in the Second World War ate large quantities of blueberries before night flights to improve their nocturnal vision.
Lastly, blueberries have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and on cell ageing.
Word #19 - Olive leaves
Olive leaves are safe to eat (with no contraindications or undesirable effects) and of proven effectiveness, making them an excellent blood pressure regulator.
The oleuropeoside contained in olive leaves has hypotensive properties and has a beneficial effect on all the subjective disorders encountered in dysfunctions associated with blood pressure: headaches, dizziness, buzzing in the ears. This is complemented by a diuretic effect.
Olive leaves are useful for ensuring good vascular functioning, lowering the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL). It also regulates the heart rate.
Word #20 - Nettle
Nettle irrigates the kidneys, the bladder and the urinary tract. It also contains numerous minerals which serve to restore mineral levels in the body after drainage.
Word #21 - Marrow seed
In recent years, successful use has been made of marrow seed oil, which helps to slow the ageing of the tissue of the prostate. This oil is characterised by its richness in linoleic acid, a fatty acid essential for regulating inflammatory processes, and by sterols which apparently inhibit the growth of prostate tissue.
Marrow seed oil has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the kidneys. This oil is known to have a soothing and purifying effect on the digestive system.
Word #22 - Phytogranule®
The Phytogranules concept is a patented technique comprising a micro-granule coated with a semi-permeable membrane to protect the active ingredients and control their release.
The Phytogranule® thus ensures, through its multi-particulate galenic form, optimum availability of the active ingredients by boosting the exchange surface area.
Using standardised titrated dry extracts, this galenic form ensures a constant dose.
The coating, specific to each plant extract, ensures the active ingredients remain stable and also provides controlled release (gastro-protection).
Word #23 - Dandelion
Dandelion is particularly appreciated for its safe diuretic action without any undesirable effects.
It cleans the whole body by eliminating the toxins which have accumulated in it.
Dandelion also improves digestion by increasing the discharge of bile and helps to stimulate lazy livers.
This plant is an excellent “cleaning agent” for the digestive system.
Word #24 - Sage
Favours the secretion of bile and also has a relaxing and antispasmodic effect on the stomach and intestine muscles. These properties make it particularly useful for combating digestive disorders: slow and difficult digestion, flatulence, intestinal fermentation and belching.
Word #25 - Soya
Soya, traditionally consumed by Oriental women, contains a large quantity of isoflavones, the chemical structure of which is similar to those of oestrogens. Their action therefore lessens the unpleasant effects of the menopause (hot flushes, bone fragility, etc.).
Word #26 - Green tea
A genuine slimming aid with tonic properties, green tea effectively combats various types of general or localized weight problems. Green tea can thus be recommended to facilitate elimination of water by the kidneys, increase energy expenditure and favour the oxidation of lipids, particularly when accompanied by temporary tiredness.
In addition, green tea is known to facilitate the use of fats stored in the body through the effects of theine.
Word #27 - Linden
Lime blossom is the panacea for nervous fatigue. It has a tranquillizing, relaxing and soothing effect and facilitates sleep without any risk of addiction. One of its main components is an essential oil which is very useful for combating migraine, indigestion and dizziness. Lime blossom baths calm down even the most agitated children.
Word #28 - Verbena
Verbena is traditionally used to facilitate digestion by stimulating the production of gastric juices. It also reduces nervousness in cases of sleeping disorders, owing to its relaxing properties
Word #29 - Red vine
Its anthocyanins have a remarkable effect, reducing the permeability of capillaries and increasing their strength, thus enabling good circulation.
This effect is increased by the presence of tannins, which favour venous return.
These tannins include “OPCs” which have a scientifically proven effect on free radicals, stabilising the collagen present in the membranes of blood vessels.
Red vine is often used to improve circulation and obtain a renewed feeling of comfort in the legs.
Word #30 - Violet
The main property of violet is its tranquillizing and soothing effect, reducing apprehension and tension. Violet is rich in vitamin C and provitamin A.
