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Asafoetida

ferulaFerula assa-foetida

Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida), alternative spelling asafetida,is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, which is a perennial herb (1 to 1.5 m high). The species is native to the mountains of Afghanistan, and is mainly cultivated in nearby India.[2] Asafoetida has a pungent, unpleasant smell when raw, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavor, reminiscent of leeks.

Euphrasia

eufrasiaEuphrasia Officinalis Water

Euphrasia (Euphrasia L.) is a plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family with the appearance of small annual or perennial herbaceous plants and small lip-like flowers with a characteristic yellow mark on the corolla. The Euphrasia genus comprises approximately 400- 500 species spread throughout Europe, Northern Asia and North America. It prefers the cold, temperate climates of the extratropical regions. It is used topically for its astringent, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, supported in particular by the presence of flavonoids and tannins. Euphrasia extract is particularly recommended for sensitive skin, which it calms, tones and regenerates. It is used to relieve congestion to the eyelids and eye area and to treat inflammations of the epidermis.

 

Fenugreek

fieno-grecoTrigonella foenum-graecum extract

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a plant of the Fabaceae family. The plant comes from the Middle East and North Africa. Wellsuited to a dry climate, it is widespread through a large belt running from Morocco to Egypt, Persia, India and China. Fenugreek seed extract is rich above all in mucilage, substances able to form a protective film over the skin, preventing dehydration and keeping skin elastic, soft and silky. Recommended, therefore, in day and night creams to restore correct skin moisture levels.

Ginseng

ginsengPanax ginseng root extract

Ginseng (Panax ginseng of the Araliaceae family) is a perennial plant native to the Far East and grown extensively in China, Korea, Japan, Russia and the Ukraine. A real elixir of youth, an incomparable cureall. For the Chinese, ginseng embodies all the therapeutic, preventative, curative and energetic virtues imaginable; and it would appear that this has been the case for thousands of years, because ginseng is mentioned in the most ancient medicine treaties, since the very early Christian age. It has an extremely high content of toning active ingredients. It also contains group B vitamins, vitamins C, E and K, folic acid, essential oils, polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, tannins and phytosterols. In addition to the significant, well-known energising, stimulant and anti-fatigue properties, numerous studies have shown that ginseng can also stimulate the microcirculation, encouraging hair growth. At the skin, it revitalises tissues, giving hair substance and shine. It is also used to increase elasticity and firm dry, wrinkled skin.

 

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