The 10 best herbs and spices for the natural pharmacy

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• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
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• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH
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• © SONNENTOR Kräuterhandels GMBH

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• 1. Marigolds make you bloom

  Tip: Simply make marigold ointment yourself!

  The Marigold is known for its brightly colored flowers. However, their qualities are not limited to external appearances. It has a lot of effect in store and was used universally by Hildegard von Bingen in the Middle Ages.

  This jack-of-all-trades is particularly beneficial for the skin – whether as tea or for external use.

• 2. Whole detached with fennel

  Tip: Try this tea blend of fennel, anise and caraway seeds.

  The belly is always right, says a well-known proverb. For that it has to Gut feeling but agree. When a hectic everyday life and hearty food hit your stomach, is fennel the spice of choice.

  With a tea from the digestible seeds the heaviness in the stomach is as if blown away by the wind.

• 3. Thyme: cough, we have no problem!

  Click here for the syrup recipe with thyme.

  Is on the kitchen shelf thyme moved in long ago. But the bitter spice goes just as well Medicine cabinet, because it is especially beneficial for the respiratory tract. The dried herb can be drunk as a tea.

  And also a Cough syrup can be easily made from it at home. Perfect for the cold season.

• 4. Strong defense with turmeric

  Click here for the turmeric shot recipe.

  turmeric is one of the most hyped superfoods in recent years. The tuber is already in India and Southeast Asia as a medicinal plant for around 5,000 years known. Whether it’s liver, teeth or skin – turmeric seems to be able to cope with any ailment.

  It can be enjoyed just as diverse: as seasoning, tea, bar or defensive shot with ginger.

• 5. St. John’s wort for sun in the mind

  Tip: A DIY oil made from St. John’s wort is particularly beneficial.

  The plant with the bright yellow flowers is associated with the power of the sun like no other. The Real St. John’s wort brings warming sun rays to depressed minds. Hildegard von Bingen even called it “Arnica of the nerves“. The mood-enhancing effect is especially welcome on gray winter days.

• 6. Sage for the frog in the throat

  To the DIY sage gargle recipe.

  sage is a beneficial universal herb and Grandma’s insider tip for numerous ailments. The fleshy leaves are rich in essential oils and bitter substances.

  Just the thing for a dry throat: One DIY sage gargle solution. To do this, boil the dried sage and cinnamon sticks in water, simmer for 10 minutes, strain and you’re done!

• 7. Clean: nettle for internal cleaning

  How about a nettle smoothie?

  With the Nettle everyone has probably made unintentional acquaintance. The nettle is often avoided because of its vesicular leaves. Wrong, because it is an important medicinal plant and rich in iron, minerals and trace elements. At Lent and at Detox Thanks to its purifying effect, it shouldn’t be missing.

• 8. Peppermint for headaches

  Discover the power of the menthol empress.

  The peppermint has it all. One high menthol content, for example. That makes them the herb of choice on hot summer days. But we also make theirs in winter refreshing effect advantage. A cup of peppermint tea is one natural home remedy for tension headaches and the onset of migraines.

  Lightning tip for on the go: Rub a few drops of peppermint oil on the temples.

• 9. Go for a relaxed swim with lavender

  Time for a relaxing lavender blossom bath?

  The purple blooming herb is traditionally used in naturopathy Restlessness and insomnia used. For centuries, people have valued the essential oil of Real lavender for its calming effect.

  Quick relaxation to-go: Massage the earlobes with a drop of lavender oil. If a little more time is available, take care of it Lavender flower bath for inner peace.

• 10. Linden blossoms relieve colds

  Click here for linden blossom tea.

  Linden blossom are popular as a tea with young and old, because they taste great mild and flowery. But their effect is almost more interesting than their taste. At Cough and hoarseness, as Inflammation of the throat and throat the linden tree brings relief and also with fever is she a good choice.

  tip: A cup Linden blossom tea Sweeten honey with a spoon.

  Here are the best organic herbs and spices!

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