Difficult question: what do they have in common Salvia officinalis, Mentha arvensis e Achillea millefolium? They are all potential ingredients with which to prepare a refreshing artisanal toothpaste you will say .. Fire! They are certainly aromatic plants, different in appearance, but very similar in terms of herbal effectiveness. But let's go step by step.
What are their cultural and climatic needs? If, on the one hand, yarrow and sage do not fear the cold but prefer to avoid humid environments and stagnant water, the mint goes against the trend and feels perfectly at ease in the silty-clay meadows of the plains where the rains penetrate very slowly in the ground.
These environments are very different from the Mediterranean area, where the evergreen and rustic shrubs of Salvia officinalis grow, or from the mountain where the yarrow grows spontaneously, with its slender stems and white or yellow flowers.
Yarrow flowers, as well as mint leaves, are collected during the summer season, just when they begin to dry. In fact, the sun and the heat ensure that they accumulate the maximum of the aromatic power which translates into therapeutic value.
And what power! The yarrow is an extraordinary plant, has antispasmodic effects, useful for relieving cramps and pelvic pain, and contributes to improving the state of some diseases of the circulatory system. External use, on the other hand, is indicated in cases of infections, irritations or small lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. Mint is not least, with its antiseptic, disinfectant and decongestant properties, or sage, recommended in case of infections of the oral cavity and, in general, of the respiratory tract.
And the beneficial action of the three herbs can also be effectively extended to the health of pets, especially when it comes to oral hygiene, an often overlooked problem that can cause annoyance, and in some cases real suffering, to our four-legged friends. . Here then, as for humans, mint and sage also contribute to keeping the teeth white and shiny and perform a preventive action against inflammation and halitosis in animals. The yarrow instead, thanks to the substances of which it is composed, represents an excellent adjuvant in the course of treatments of gingivitis, stomatitis, canker sores and ulcerations of the mouth.
A perfect trio therefore, which makes the whole family smile, but really the whole family!
