Melissa oficinalis, a definite favourite herb of ours, is known for its lemony aroma and taste, originating from the volatile oil it contains. A perennial herb, it grows indigenously in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia, but is cultivated the world over.
Detoxification is a natural process, allowing toxins from our environments and diets to be transformed into less harmful substances for excretion. In reducing the burden on the body’s detoxification system and supporting the key detox organs’ capacities, a detox can help to promote optimum health and vitality.
Bloating. That horribly uncomfortable heavy / stretched / puffy belly feeling we've all experienced from one time to another (some more so than others). But why does it happen? And how can we stop it?
Constipation, excess wind, swallowing air, food intolerance, Coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are common culprits.
One of our favourite herbs here at The Purist, Zingiber officinale is a perennial rhizome (root) that has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal medicines since ancient times.
Traditionally, ginger has been used for the treatment of digestive ailments including nausea and indigestion. In cooking, it has been a well-loved adder of spice for more than 4,000 years.
Our creator, Emily, is studying to be a Naturopath. Her passion is to bring you naturally, therapeutic products, inspired by the modality she is becoming a part of. But what exactly is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a preventative practice. Through combining conventional health science with natural therapies and traditional medicines, Naturopathy aims to balance mind, body and soul, or spirit.
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