by Patrizia Bronzi | Feb 23, 2026 | herb blog
Red Clover – Trifolium pratense Family: Fabaceae (Pea family) Parts Used: Top flowering parts (leaves and flowers)Taste & Energetics: Sweet, salty; cooling. Properties: Alterative, antispasmodic, nutritive, lymphaticCommon...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Jan 23, 2026 | herb blog
Burdock Root |Arctium lappa | Family Asteraceae. Deep cleanser | Blood purifier | Liver & Skin ally Autumn is root time, and for many herbalists, burdock is the favourite root. It is the archetypal alterative a deep-cleansing herb that supports elimination, liver...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Nov 12, 2025 | herb blog
Elderflower | Sambucus nigra | Family: Adoxaceae (formerly known as the Honeysuckle or Moschatel family) Elderflower, the creamy white blossom of the elder tree, has long been cherished in herbal medicine for its fragrant aroma and remarkable healing powers. Revered...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Oct 2, 2025 | herb blog
Jiaogulan | Gynostemma pentaphyllum | Immortality Herb Have you ever come across a herb that seems to do a little bit of everything—calm your nerves, boost your energy, support your heart, and even help with longevity? Meet Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum),...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Jul 23, 2025 | herb blog
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Parts used: Root, Leaf, FlowerFamily: AsteraceaeEnergetics: Cool and dry | Bitter tonic | Mildly relaxing | Vital stimulant A Resilient and Nourishing Herbal Ally Dandelion is one of the most familiar and widespread...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Jul 8, 2025 | herb blog
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum, D. sativus, D. sylvestris) Restore What Is Broken Botany & Identification Teasel belongs to the genus Dipsacus, family Caprifoliaceae (formerly Dipsacaceae). It is a biennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, naturalized in other...