Its healing properties and application

The ingredients of the holy herb

Holy herb contains a number of ingredients in leaves, seeds and flowers that are used in naturopathy:

• essential oils
• Resins
• Tannins
• Bitter substances

The proportion of ingredients in the upper sprouts and the flowers is particularly high. It is therefore best to use holy herb during the flowering period from June to August cutif you want to use it as a medicinal herb.

Applicable internally and externally

The herb can be used both internally and externally. The plant is not poisonous in any of its components.

Holy herb should only be used as a supportive measure for complaints. So far there is no scientific proof of its effectiveness. In the case of serious illnesses, the doctor should definitely be consulted.

Internal use as a tea infusion

Leaves, flowers and seeds can be used for tea made from holy herb. The ingredients are brewed either fresh or dried.

The tea has a stimulating effect due to the essential oils. Bitter substances and tannins promote digestion and relieve stomach cramps. Some naturopaths also recommend tea made from holy herb for menstrual cramps. The effect is probably triggered by the tannins and bitter substances it contains.

The effect of the external application of the holy herb

Holy herb is said to have a calming effect on irritated skin. To do this, the bathtub is filled with water that is not too hot and the ground leaves are added as a bath additive.

Treat mosquito and other insect bites

The essential oils and resins of the holy herb show a healing effect on the bites of mosquitoes and other insects. It reduces itching and helps the skin to regenerate the wounds.

To do this, fresh leaves are ground and processed into a paste that is spread on the stab or bite wound.

Seeds of the holy herb as a worming agent

The seeds of the holy herb are used in naturopathy as a de-wormer. It is said to fight worms and other intestinal parasites.