As a home remedy, the herbal tea is very popular for many everyday complaints and disorders. Such a tea not only relieves stomach pains or colds, it also tastes very good and is inexpensive. Collect and dry the plants yourself, then you will also avoid unnecessary transport routes and packaging waste. So there are many reasons to make a cup of tea again.Which herbs are suitable for tea?Walk along a supermarket shelf with herbal teas and you will see how diverse tea herbs are. In addition to c...
The term "Herbs of Provence" is not protected, any spice mixture may be called that, and by no means all herbs or mixtures that are traded actually come from the Provence. Originally the term meant a mixture of spices that grow wild in Provence - but who collects wild herbs in southern France these days? You don't have to do that, because the herbs of Provence have long been growing in German gardens, on the balcony and on the windowsill.Mixture of different herbsThe basic mixture actually co...
Raspberry leaf tea not only has a pleasant taste, it can also be wonderfully mixed with other types of tea and is also used in herbal medicine. If you want to harvest, dry and prepare raspberry leaves yourself, you will find out below what to look out for - and when the tea should not be drunk due to its effect.harvestThe raspberry leaves for a tea infusion can in principle be harvested all year round. However, the most aromatic result can be achieved with young, still light green raspberry l...
Again and again parsley: In Germany's kitchens, parsley is probably the most popular fresh herb. There are parsley with fleshy, spicy roots as well as with smooth and curly leaves, the latter of the three cultivars is called "moss curl".Moss frill and root parsleyMoss frill is finely curled and rich green. Its leaves provide the typical flavor, the stems are not used. This species is a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, iron and vitamin C.The foliage of the root parsley...
The parsley professional knows that supermarket parsley and garden parsley are a world of difference; he has already tried many varieties. If you are not yet a parsley professional, you should start as soon as possible, choosing your favorite variety and growing parsley in general:Types and varieties of parsleyEspecially when it comes to your own cultivation, you shouldn't be indifferent about which parsley you grow. There are some differences in parsley that also affect the taste / aroma:Par...
Many people would refer to wild herbs as weeds. They are full of vitamins, secondary plant substances, trace elements and are extremely tasty. The delicacies are real energy donors and some wild herbs have even proven themselves as medicinal plants. The edible plants from the wild enrich many dishes in the kitchen and are often used in salads. They thrive in fields, meadows, floodplains, forests or on the edge of paths. Collected, harvested and preserved at the right time, they can be enjoyed...
Summer savory and mountain savory (Satureja hortensis and Satureja montana) are indispensable in our kitchens. The vigorous plants are not related to the bean plants themselves, they just have a bean flavor. Summer savory is considered milder, both varieties can easily be grown in the garden itself. Here we explain how it is very easy to do.Savory (Satureja) is an essential part of the basic equipment of the spice rack for every cook. It can be used fresh or dried. A distinction is made betwe...
Marjoram doesn't like the cold - knowing how the aromatic spice grows and can be harvested in your own garden is still a pleasure!Marjoram is a popular herb and can easily be grown in the garden or on the windowsill [Photo: Scisetti Alfio / Shutterstock.com]Of the marjoram (Origanum majorana) belongs to the same genus as oregano (Origanum vulgare). Despite the close relationship of the two mint family (Lamiaceae) there are differences in cultivation. We will show you what to watch out for wit...
Ribwort plantain is known from walks on wild meadows. We show that the supposed weed can also be used as a medicinal plant.The ribwort grows almost everywhere and is by no means a weed [Photo: avoferten / Shutterstock.com]Much of what appears to be weeds is actually extremely useful. Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is even cultivated specifically by many a farmer. But why is this plant worth the effort? The ribwort is a constant companion on almost all of our meadows and in grassland, ...
The medicinal properties of chamomile have been known for centuries. But what makes chamomile so healthy, what active ingredients does it contain and what can chamomile be used for? With us you will find out.Chamomile has always been used as a medicinal plant [Photo: belizar / Shutterstock.com]Has been for millennia chamomile (Matricaria) grown by us humans - and not only as a beautiful ornamental plant, but above all because of its effect as a Medicinal plant. Healers have known about the po...
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