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An aid against stress from the extract of Scutellaria lateriflora L.

27/02/2024 Magazine

An aid against stress from the extract of Scutellaria lateriflora L.

Fatigue, mood swings, headaches, insomnia, weight changes and other common symptoms of stress are affecting more and more people around the world: according to a study by Assosalute before the pandemic, 85% of Italians had stress-related disorders; on the other hand, the WHO (World Health Organization) has estimated anxiety-related disorders to be the most common […]

Adaptogen plants: a help for psychophysical homeostasis

30/01/2024 Magazine

Adaptogen plants: a help for psychophysical homeostasis

The cold weather and reduced daylight typical of winter are external stress factors that act on our bodies. Internal imbalances such as disorders in diet and sleeping, anxiety and fatigue can also play a similar role. Such conditions can disrupt the self-regulation capacity of our body, which naturally tends to a state of stability. When […]

Nicotine residues in spices: EFSA has just completed the risk assessment

28/11/2023 Magazine

Nicotine residues in spices: EFSA has just completed the risk assessment

Nicotine is the main alkaloid in tobacco and its harmful effects on smokers, apart from addiction and habituation, are well known. However, not everyone knows that, in addition to tobacco, nicotine is also found naturally and in low concentrations in other plants of the Solanaceae family – such as the tomato, potato, aubergine and bell […]

Strengthening the body’s natural defenses and preparing for the cold season through proper nutrition and botanicals

24/10/2023 Magazine

Strengthening the body’s natural defenses and preparing for the cold season through proper nutrition and botanicals

Seasonal changes are periods of the year when our immune system is more vulnerable. There isn’t a single cause for coughs, flu, sore throats, and other autumnal illnesses, but a combination of factors to take into account. Cold weather and the decrease in natural daylight hours during the day, which promotes more sedentary behavior, while […]

Medicinal and aromatic plants: cultivation or wild collection?

26/09/2023 Magazine

Medicinal and aromatic plants: cultivation or wild collection?

According to an analysis by Fortune Business Insights, the global herbal medicine market will grow from USD 165.66 billion in 2022 to USD 347.50 billion by 2029. This is unprecedented growth, not least as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, when people turned to traditional medicine to defend themselves against the infection. However, from 2001 […]

Hyperpigmentation, dark spots on the skin and natural remedies

28/08/2023 Magazine

Hyperpigmentation, dark spots on the skin and natural remedies

Hyperpigmentation is a skin imperfection consisting of dark spots of varying size, caused by an overproduction of melanin, the skin pigment also responsible for tanning. According to data from an Ipsos market research study, skin hyperpigmentation affects more than 54 percent of women between 20 and 60 years of age and, particularly on the face, […]

Plant extracts and sweating: an aid from nature for regulating a vital function

25/07/2023 Magazine

Plant extracts and sweating: an aid from nature for regulating a vital function

Sweating is a physiological mechanism through which our body emits a liquid produced by sweat glands in order to regulate body temperature and perform other functions, such as excreting ‘waste’ substances or non-verbal communication. However, while it is normal to sweat a little more than usual when it is hot, and it is normal to […]

Dyeing plants: a centuries-old tradition returning as a sustainable solution

26/06/2023 Magazine

Dyeing plants: a centuries-old tradition returning as a sustainable solution

Why has man, since prehistoric times, sought to surround himself with color? Where did he find the material in nature to meet a need so deep-rooted in his soul? The art of extracting colors from natural resources has roots that go back to the dawn of mankind, but with the advent of synthetic dyes – […]

Nickel in food: European Commission intends to set limits

24/05/2023 Magazine

Nickel in food: European Commission intends to set limits

In March, the European Commission launched a public consultation in order to receive comments in relation to a proposal aimed at introducing maximum levels of nickel in foodstuffs; at present, nickel is not regulated by Regulation (EC) 1881/2006, now replaced by Regulation (EU) 915/2023, which comes into force on 25/05/2023. As early as 2020, EFSA […]

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