Medicinal Plants

The hawthorn is found almost exclusively in the northern hemisphere. Its many hundreds of genera grow in the temperate climates of Europe, Asia and North America.

The evening primrose or common evening primrose originally comes from North America and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. At first it was only considered an ornamental plant, later its healing powers were discovered, especially with regard to skin care and diseases

The Indian snake root is a tried and tested medicinal plant from South Asia. In India it was used, among other things, to treat snakebites.

The rue belongs to the Rauteng family and is assigned to the aromatic plants and medieval medicinal plants. Due to the strong effect of its predominantly ethereal components, an above-average knowledge of herbs is necessary

The elm is a tree that is becoming increasingly rare. The bark is used as a traditional remedy.

Pansies can be located in numerous landscapes in Germany. They bloom all over Europe in gardens or on pastures and fields. Although they are known as an ornamental flower, their healing properties have largely been forgotten

It is not for nothing that it is also called “Ginseng of the Alps”: Masterwort was already considered a panacea, even a magic remedy, in the Middle Ages. It has an antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, and it also helps as an antidote for chronic

The little Bibernelle (Pimpinella saxifraga) is a close relative of anise, which is often used as a spice in this country. Even the people of the Middle Ages valued the medicinal plant for its broad spectrum of activity. They set the Little Bibernelle

Thanks to its warm and spicy, sweetish-bitter, fiery and peppery aroma, nutmeg has enriched the kitchen since the Middle Ages. A pinch of the seeds season, finely grated, many different dishes such as mashed potatoes, or cauliflower

The Odermennig (Agrimonia eupatoria) is an herb that is still used today as a medicinal plant for various ailments. The dried herb is usually used medicinally. Occurrence and cultivation of the Odermennig The astringent

The holly grows a few meters tall in Central Europe, but in milder regions the tree can grow up to 15 meters high. If you like it smaller, you can keep it lower by pruning it regularly. The thorns on the leaf

Knotweed is a weed that is known almost everywhere in the world. Maybe that's why it has innumerable names. It is also called, for example, Chrottechrutt or Hansl am Weg. There are also names such as Swienegras

Rowan berries are also known under the name mountain ash. It is rumored that the fruits are poisonous. But that's not true. However, some varieties have a high content of bitter substances, which limits the use of the berries. Due to

Milk thistle is one of the best-known herbal medicines for strengthening liver function.It was already known as a remedy in ancient times and was used for various ailments in the Middle Ages.

The sweet umbel (Myrrhis odorata) belongs to the umbelliferae family as well as parsley, dill or anise and is used both as a aromatic and scented plant and as a medicinal herb for blood purification. Occurrence & cultivation of the S

The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a sunflower. The bright yellow flowers are among the first flowers in spring and are therefore important food for bees, but also a feast for the eyes for walkers. The plant contains a white one

Woodruff is known to many only as a flavor for jello. This wild plant has been used as a medicinal plant since the Germanic tribes. It is also popularly known as Herzfreund, Leberkraut or Maikraut. As the most important ingredient for the may punch

The butcher's broom is one of the medicinal plants. Its root can be used medicinally.

The mint orthosiphon, also known as the cat's beard, is an herbaceous or semi-shrubby plant genus that is mainly native to some tropical regions of Asia, Africa and Australia. Secondary ingredients like

The tea plant, which originally came from China, is an evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the genus of camellias from the tea bush family. The leaves of Camellia Sinensis and Camellia Assamica become numerous for the global market