Also known as: Melissa Officinalis, Cure-All, Mélisse Citronnelle, Honey Plant, Sweet Mary

     Also known as: Alchemilla Vulgaris, Lion’s Foot, Manteau de Notre-Dame, Marienmantel

     Also known as: Crataegus monogyna, Harthorne, Shen Zha, Poire d’Oiseaux

     Healer of the heart, Hawthorn has proven beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease. Considered by Germanic and Slavic populations a magic plant, strengthening the hearts of good people and weakening the hearts of evil and malefic people, Hawthorn was a constant ingredient in the recipes of Paracelsus for the elixir of youth and long life. Another legend also says that Hawthorn grew from the old sceptre (staff) of Saint Joseph.

     Also known as: Chelidonium Majus, Tetterwort, Herbe à Verrues, Racine de Chélidoine

     Also known as: Cichorium Intybus, Blue Sailors, Barbe de Capucin, Herbe à Café

     Chicory extract is the only natural remedy known to maintain the balance of hunger and satiety hormones (ghrelin and leptin), thus explaining the miraculous dietary effect and the positive impact on yo-yo effect. Treasured mostly as a remedy for weight problems due to its appetite and metabolism regulation properties, Chicory has also important healing powers.

     Also known as: Acorus Calamus, Belle-Angélique, Sweet Grass, Myrtle Flag

     The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Calamus is my continuous struggle with tobacco addiction. Chewing chopped Calamus root is a useful trick, when trying to quit smoking because its bitter and aromatic taste often diminishes the smoking need and makes cigars still lit quite repugnant. (Caution: After chewing the dry root, be careful not to ingerate it!)

     Also known as: Sambucus nigra, Arbre de Judas, Sureau Noir, Ellanwood

     Also known as: Aristolochia clematitis, Poison de Terre, Virginia Snakeroot, Guang Fang Ji

     Also known as: Arnica Montana, Wundtkraut, Doronic d’Allemagne, Plantin des Alpes

     This precious healing flower, kept as a secret by wizards from the mountains, was used by the Romans to heal the wounds from battles. Arnica helps the cicatrization and facilitates the quick recovery of skin tissue, healing wounds and scars, chapped lips, acne, varicose ulcers and even skin cancer lesions.