Cistus

Cistus: Important natural remedy for colds Cistus is an important medicinal plant and will probably become even more important in the age of viruses. In its countries of origin in the Mediterranean region, it has been used for centuries as an important herb against infections, both externally and internally. Known in our country is especially the tea of Cretan cistus, which is often [...]

Horsetail

Horsetail: Expectorant for detoxification Horsetail or horsetail is a plant that we like to find along riverbanks or dammed, wet meadows. Its upright, structured growth immediately catches our eye and gives us much indication of its character. When you touch it, you feel its hard, mineral cover. It contains a lot of silica, which makes it [...]

Wild jasmine

Wild jasmine: strengthening effect for the nerves Wild jasmine is an impressive climbing plant. It can grow up to several meters in height and forms dense bushes. The wild jasmine contains some toxic alkaloids, which turn out differently toxic for different people, as there are genetic dispositions that can break down the poison very well, others [...]

Wild cardoon

Wild cardoon: natural support for elimination Wild cardoon is one of the oldest cultivated plants in Europe and plays an important role in history. Since man began to process sheep wool his history is directly tied to that of the cardoon. The cardoon has a brush-like, piston-shaped head, which is ideal for removing the fine wool fibers [...]

Wormwood herb

Wormwood herb: The versatile medicinal plant Wormwood cures melancholy! Wormwood herb is generally regarded as a symbol of a bitter taste - but this has it in itself. Especially the bitter substances contained in the medicinal plant are a proven, natural remedy for the relief of indigestion and stomach upsets. Thanks to its antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic and circulation-enhancing effect, wormwood is versatile in the natural medicine practice [...]

Bugweed

Bugweed: medicinal plant for women's complaints Cimicifuga is certainly one of the top 5 medicinal plants for women in naturopathy. Its effect is described as estrogenic, which is why it is one of THE medicinal plants for gynecological issues. In North America, bugweed was also used by Native Americans for snakebites or rheumatism and arthritis. The reason was the analgesic and antispasmodic effect of the [...]

Taiga root

Taiga root: invigorating for stress & exhaustion Taiga root is a plant originally from Russia. Its great career started in the 1960s. That's when it became the subject of research by some Russian scientists. In folk medicine it was known and appreciated for a long time as an immune-boosting agent. In naturopathy, taiga root is used mainly for its adaptogenic properties [...]

Cinnamon

Cinnamon: Much more than just a spice Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices in the world. In Asia, it has been used in cooking since before 2000 BC. In 1502, Vasco da Gama brought cinnamon back to Europe from a voyage to Ceylon. Especially the bark of the tree enjoys great popularity in our country since then. It is [...]

Fence beet

Bryonia alba: Indispensable & natural remedy Bryonia alba is considered a polychrest in modern naturopathy and homeopathy. Hundreds of symptoms and recommended uses have been described. Today it is only prescribed as a homeopathic or spagyric preparation in mixtures or as a single remedy. The reason is its high toxicity and the resulting problem with the [...]

Yohimbe

Yohimbe: The natural aphrodisiac The yohimbe is a true legend in Africa. Its aphrodisiac properties have long been used to treat erectile dysfunction and problems with lust. Especially among the Maasai, the yohimbe is the basis of a recipe performed for initiation rites into the community. In modern naturopathy, the yohimbe has [...]