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By Claire Savoldelli September 18, 2023
In the human body, the nepetalactones, chemical constituents from catnip, are similar to valepotriates from valerian and produce a very relaxing and calming effect. Catnip (latin name Nepeta cataria) grows very well in the garden and can be picked for very useful homemade infusions. It is a bit of a forgotten herb, maybe because too famously known by its effect on cats, and a few lines about it may help to increase its popularity!
By Claire Savoldelli May 12, 2023
Wild garlic, also known as ramsons, can be considered of similar potency than culinary garlic, with similar medicinal actions. It has the advantage of being well tolerated, much less pungent, easily included into food and a wonderful spring tonic. The numerous qualities of this warming plant include depurative, anthelmintic, anti-infective, hypotensive, rubefacient and stomachic. It is a great ally to promote a healthy body by fighting infections, cleansing, regulating and strengthening the cardio-vascular, respiratory and gastro-intestinal systems.
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