Rich in concentrated active ingredients, the medicinal roots and rhizomes available on Soin-et-Nature offer a natural, effective and targeted phytotherapeutic response to support digestive, hormonal, circulatory or nervous functions. Selected according to the rigorous requirements of traditional herbalism, these underground organs are a precious ally for preventive health that respects the body.
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Our doctors of pharmacy, trained as herbalists, have referenced rigorously selected plants from all over the world, produced according to precise specifications to guarantee optimum quality in terms of active ingredients. Our medicinal plants are unprocessed and quality-controlled at every stage of production. Each batch of medicinal plants is homogeneous in quality, and is not blended from different origins. Careful drying and storage of medicinal plants guarantees impeccable quality. The constant renewal of our stock of medicinal plants guarantees maximum freshness at the best price.
Medicinal plants and herbalism - the trade in them - are rooted in popular healing traditions, based on ancestral uses. 70% of modern pharmacopoeia is derived from the plant world. Medicinal plants can be found in a wide range of products: herbal teas, phytotherapy medicines, food supplements and essential oils. In France, the natural health and beauty market is worth over three billion euros.
The dynamism of this market reflects the aspirations of a segment of the population for treatments perceived as gentler, used for preventive purposes, against minor everyday ailments or as a complement to conventional medicine.
Why take an interest in roots and rhizomes in phytotherapy?
Roots and rhizomes are one of the most concentrated and powerful parts of medicinal plants. Stored underground, these plant structures are rich in major active principles, often responsible for targeted pharmacological properties: toning, digestive, circulatory, depurative, hormonal, etc.
For thousands of years, traditional medicines the world over - Ayurvedic, Chinese, European or Amerindian - have exploited these underground organs to formulate herbal teas, decoctions, mother tinctures or powders designed to prevent or relieve numerous functional disorders.
What's the difference between a root and a rhizome?
Although often confused, roots and rhizomes have distinct botanical characteristics:
- Roots: primary underground parts of the plant, responsible for mineral absorption. They contain highly concentrated active ingredients, notably alkaloids, tannins, saponins and polyphenols (e.g. burdock, ginseng, licorice, valerian).
- Rhizomes: horizontal underground stems, often thickened, which store energy and enable the plant to spread. They are rich in essential oils, starch, mucilage and flavonoids (e.g. ginger, turmeric, galanga, couch grass).
These plant organs are carefully harvested, dried and sometimes cut for use in traditional phytotherapy or modern supplements.
What are the main properties of medicinal roots and rhizomes?
Each root or rhizome has its own phytotherapeutic identity, but we generally find properties such as :
- Toning & adaptogenic (ginseng, ashwagandha, eleutherococcus)
- Digestive & carminative (ginger, turmeric, angelica)
- Hormone regulators (shatavari, maca, black cohosh)
- Depurative & draining (dandelion, burdock, sarsaparilla)
- Sedative or calming (valerian, skullcap, kava)
- Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant (turmeric, boswellia, licorice)
Used in decoction, macerate or powder form, these underground plants provide a gentle, effective and long-lasting in-depth treatment.
How to use medicinal roots and rhizomes?
Since roots and rhizomes are dense and fibrous, the recommended method is decoction:
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of plant in 250-500 mL of cold water
- Bring to a simmer and boil for 5-10 minutes
- Cover, then infuse for a further 10 minutes
- Filter and consume hot or lukewarm
Other possible forms:
- Micronized powder: to be diluted in water or encapsulated
- Mother tinctures or fluid extracts: more concentrated use
- External use: poultices, footbaths, compresses, depending on indication
Always respect recommended doses, and consult a professional in case of medication or chronic pathology.
Which plants can be found in our "roots and rhizomes" category?
At Soin-et-Nature, we offer roots and rhizomes from carefully selected herbalist-quality medicinal plants:
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - antioxidant, hepatoprotective
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - relaxing, sleep-inducing
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - digestive, stimulant and anti-nauseant
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng) - general tonic, physical and mental fatigue
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - soothes digestive and respiratory mucosa
- Burdock (Arctium lappa) - skin and liver depurative
- Ashwagandha, maca, couch grass, sarsaparilla and many others
Available in bulk, kraft bags or airtight packaging, for use as a decoction or in your home preparations.
What are the best ways to use roots and rhizomes?
- Prefer organically-grown or wild-cultivated plants.
- Respect cure durations (generally 3 to 6 weeks)
- Combine plants carefully, ideally with the advice of a herbalist.
- Store them away from light, air and humidity.
- Payattention to traceability, botanical name, part used (root, rhizome) and form (whole, cut, powder).
What herbal products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of herbal products to meet your health and well-being needs thanks to the benefits of plants. Here are the categories available:
- Herbal teas in sachets offer a quick and practical solution for easily enjoying the benefits of plants on a daily basis.
- Loose infusions allow you to compose your own blends and dose plants according to your specific needs.
- Ayurvedic herbal teas, derived from traditional Indian medicine, provide targeted support to rebalance energies and promote inner harmony.
- Medicinal roots and rhizomes, used in decoctions, concentrate the plants' active principles for profound effects on the body.
- Medicinal leaves, widely used in infusions, have various virtues depending on the species: digestion, circulation, respiratory system...
- Flowering tops, rich in aromatic compounds, are particularly appreciated for their calming, antispasmodic or invigorating effects.
- To enjoy the benefits of CBD in your drinks, CBD infusions and herbal teas provide relaxation and soothing while combining the benefits of plants.
- To take care of your body with natural treatments, clay therapy uses the virtues of clay for cutaneous or internal applications adapted to your specific needs.
- To benefit from medicinal plants in a practical and pleasant form, candies and chewing gums enriched with natural extracts combine well-being and pleasure.
- To integrate medicinal plants into your daily routine in a concentrated way, fresh, natural plant juices support vital functions and improve general well-being.
- To meet personalized needs, we offer a made-to-measure service that allows you to compose blends adapted to your specific needs and tastes.
The herbal products available on Soin-et-Nature offer natural and varied solutions to support your health, while promoting the traditional know-how of medicinal plants.
