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The world of plants ….

The world of plants …. In Italian Folklore. Galio (Galium Verum). A yellow flower that blossoms in summer Commonly used as a diuretic,antispadmodic,to treat illnesses of the nervous system and skin allergies. In the Folklore.

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The world of plants ….

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  1. The world of plants…. In Italian Folklore

  2. Galio (Galium Verum)

  3. A yellow flower that blossoms in summer • Commonly used as a diuretic,antispadmodic,to treat illnesses of the nervous system and skin allergies

  4. In the Folklore • Roots and flowers were employed to dye fabric. • Thanks to its acid property,shepherds used it to curdle milk and make cheese

  5. Genepi (Artemisia genepi’) • A protected species

  6. Alpine flower that grows on rocks • Currently used to make liquors

  7. …. In the folklore • Mountaineers used it to treat vertigo

  8. Genziana Maggiore(Gentiana Lutea

  9. Thick rooted plant • Commonly picked between September and November • The root is dried and has a bitter flavour

  10. Currently used as skin treatment • And to fight stress

  11. …….Folklore • It was used to fight horse fever

  12. Juniper(Juniperus comunis)

  13. It has a woody bush • Typical of our peninsula • It has aromatic properties • Used to fight rheumatisms,

  14. ….. Our Folklore • It is commonly used to flavour meat and make liqueurs

  15. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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