Second article dedicated to the maison Desmecht, which we have already presented in a previous article (read), this time to announce the arrival of Ellen Desmecht in our group of premium experts from Brussels, the LB Insiders.
Natural medicine, ancient remedies through plants, potions and formulas that Mother Nature offers us for each of our health concerns, which plant(s) for which problem, there is no lack of effective and natural solutions, but it is still necessary to know the many properties and virtues of plants to live better, to heal oneself and to give one's body all the strength of these natural molecules.

If you are interested in all these subjects, and in particular the one of treating yourself with plants and getting to know their properties better, it is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we welcome Ellen Desmecht as an Insider to bring you the right answers to all your questions concerning plants and their powerful functions.


Ellen Desmecht is a third generation herbalist from the Place Sainte-Catherine in downtown Brussels.
First her grandfather, then her father, Hugo Desmecht, and now she and her husband are at the helm of this institution of natural remedies.

Passionate about plants and their properties for our health, it is always with pleasure and enthusiasm that she has been advising, for 17 years now, the many customers of her herbalist's shop. "It is a very vast profession, constantly evolving. Although the basis of herbalism is very old, we still learn more every day via new scientific studies."
Ellen places great importance on customers leaving with enough information to understand how herbs work on their bodies. "It's important that customers are well advised, which is why my team and I make every effort to ensure that they leave with the right remedies. Our slogan, Natural Solutions highlights our desire to bring natural, healthy, quality supplementation to your health".


Small wooden drawers filled with a thousand and one dried herbs and spices. They are sold in bulk or used to prepare herbal teas and personalized blends.
You can also find dietary supplements, organic cosmetics, clays, essential and vegetable oils, as well as a nice section of artisanal honeys. The team advises you in phytotherapy (plants), aromatherapy (essential oils), gemmotherapy (plant buds), mycotherapy (mushrooms) as well as in nutrition (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) and you can also receive cosmetic advice to naturally care for your skin.

More info and how to meet Ellen?
/ Desmecht Herboristerie
Place Ste-Catherine, 10
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