Micronutrient Encyclopedia

  • Nahaufnahme einer von weißen Baldrianblüten

    True valerian: naturally good sleep

    Valerian has been known in medicine for a good 2,500 years, as it can help with nervous sleep onset disorders, sleep disturbances, and restlessness.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Zwei Hände halten Sacha-Inchi-Nüsse.

    Sacha Inchi: The Inca supernut

    A true superfood is the oil extracted from sacha inchi nuts. It has a nutty, fruity taste and provides valuable omega-3-6-9 fatty acids.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Hier hängen frische Knoblauchzehen lustig ins Bild.

    Garlic: the health bulb

    As a medicinal plant, garlic is used in powder form or as an oil macerate. Read more about the ingredients and effects of the white bulb.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Eine Schale mit Matchatee und eine weitere Schale mit Matchagrünteepulver

    Matcha tea – The monks' energy kick

    Matcha tea for an alert mind – in Japan, the effects of green tea are highly valued – stimulating, pleasant, and antioxidant-rich.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Nahmaufnahme von mehreren Ginkgo biloba Blättern

    Ginkgo biloba for an alert mind

    The ginkgo tree is said to have been on Earth for 300 million years, making it one of the oldest plant species.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Mehrere rote Weißdornfrüchte an einem Zweig

    Hawthorn: What it helps against

    Hawthorn is primarily known as a heart tonic. In 1990, hawthorn was the medicinal plant of the year.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Eine Hand lässt einen Eukalyptusöl tropfen in eine Schale fallen. Im Hintergrund sieht man Eukalyptusblätter.

    Eucalyptus oil for clear breathing

    Eucalyptus globulus, used as a herbal medicinal product, is particularly known for its valuable essential oil.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Drei Frauen in Pyjama gähnen.

    Melatonin: messenger for healthy sleep

    At the latest when experiencing sleep disorders, one begins to look into the topic of melatonin. The body's own substance regulates the sleep cycle.

    Gina Pellarini |

  • Eine Knochenstruktur in der Nahaufnahme.  Es sieht aus wie ein Naturschwamm.

    Calcium: This strengthens the bones

    Bone fractures? Unfortunately, they become more frequent with age. The most common cause is falls in combination with osteoporosis (bone loss).

    Gina Pellarini |