The skin is the largest organ of the human body and it is also the most exposed to the external elements. To keep it in good health, it is wise to give it regular care.
Plants can be an excellent way to support it, especially through herbal teas, which will also contribute to its hydration.
Let's note that dynamized water will bring a plus to your herbal teas. Thanks to its magnetic field, the benefits of the plants will be potentiated thanks to the optimized intercellular exchanges.
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Burdock is a plant native to Asia, Europe and North Africa. It is known for its purifying and detoxifying properties, especially for the skin. Burdock is often used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. It can also help stimulate digestion and reduce inflammation. Combined with nettle and wild pansy, it is effective in restoring smooth, healthy skin.
Burdock - nettle - wild pansy decoction
Mix:
- 50gr burdock root
- 20 gr of nettle
- 30 gr of wild pansy
Put two tablespoons of this mixture in 500 ml of cold water. Bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes with a lid before straining. Drink 2 to 4 cups a day for 3 weeks.
The wild thought
Used in mixtures or alone, this common perennial in France shows the color of its pretty white, purple or yellow petals in April until September. It likes to grow in sandy places.
It has been recommended since the 16th century for its dermatological benefits. It contributes to the maintenance of a healthy skin, in particular in the event of eczema, psoriasis or other seborrheic cutaneous affections.
Infusion
Put 50 g of plant in 1 L of boiling water and let infuse 10 minutes. Drink 3 cups per day between meals in case of rash.
Decoction
Bring to boil 10 g of dried flowers in 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes with a lid before filtering. Drink 3 cups per day between meals.
Place the plants in a compress on the parts to be treated (such as itching) until the symptoms improve (about 10 minutes).
A cure of Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)
Fumitory is a plant native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. In addition to being well known for its digestive and liver properties, it is also known for its benefits to the skin.
Fumitory helps to purify the skin by eliminating toxins and reducing inflammation thanks to the alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins it contains.
It is often used in herbal medicine to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and hives. It can also help regulate sebum production, making it an ideal choice for people with oily or acne-prone skin.
Fumitory decoction
This plant can also be made into herbal teas.
- One tablespoon of plant to one cup of water
- Bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes with a lid before straining.
- Drink 1 cup before breakfast for 10 days.
Fumitory can also be consumed as fresh juice.
In a juicer or extractor, put:
- 20g of fresh plants (leaves, flowers, stems)
- Half a carrot
- A stick of celery
- An apple to bring sweetness to the juice
Squeeze the whole thing. Drink this juice several times a day because the taste of fumitory is very strong. A 10-day cure is recommended to cleanse the liver.
Chervil
Chervil is a herbaceous plant native to southern Europe, highly valued for its many health benefits, especially for the skin. This plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, iron, calcium and potassium, which are essential for maintaining healthy and glowing skin.
Chervil also has antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from free radicals and environmental damage. This can help slow down premature aging of the skin, as well as reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Chervil decoction for topical application
Bring 60 gr of plant to a boil in 1L of water. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn off and cover for 10 minutes before straining. Ideal for eye inflammation, facial wrinkles or insect bites.
The daisy flower
Ah the daisy! symbol of the return of spring. They are as cute as they are healthy. So many reasons to appreciate it a little, a lot, passionately, madly!
Once used to soothe bruises, the daisy has many properties. It would even appear that simply chewing its leaves would soothe mouth ulcers and gum irritations.
This small flower, abundant in our gardens, is known for its healing and soothing properties, which make it an ideal choice for irritated, dry or damaged skin. It can help reduce redness, inflammation and skin irritation.Daisy decoction for topical application
Boil for 2 min, 30 g of flowers and leaves. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Soak compresses and apply on wounds.
These few recipes will help you get ready for summer! Happy harvesting!