agrimonia eupatoria

Even the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians praised agrimony as a miracle herb and in old herbal books it is recommended for almost all illnesses. Today it is used for all ailments of the stomach, liver, spleen, lungs, heart and against worms. The usual form of application is tea, which is prepared from the leaves and flowers or from the root. It relieves inflammation and is particularly effective for gallbladder complaints.

allium cepa

Onions have a strong, drawing power. When applied to diseased parts of the body, they often draw out the pathogenic substance so vigorously that they turn completely black and very foul-smelling. The onions are cut into thin slices and heated, but not fried or steamed. The slices are placed on the bare skin in a small bag made of porous material. Onions should not be placed on the skin if you have kidney inflammation or diabetes!

allium sativum

The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians already knew that frequent use of garlic protects against infectious diseases, greatly reduces all types of catarrh, strengthens the lungs and cleanses the heart, stomach and intestines, combats gout and rheumatism and often even cures tuberculosis. Applications of raw, crushed garlic draw the poison out of wounds caused by snake or dog bites.

allium ursinum

Wild garlic is one of the strongest and most effective medicinal plants in the divine natural pharmacy; even the ancient Romans used it diligently. Probably no other herb on earth is as effective at cleansing the stomach, intestines and blood as wild garlic. Eternally ailing people should worship wild garlic like gold. Butchers could also make a name for themselves by adding wild garlic to their sausages. There is no point in drying wild garlic as it loses its healing properties.

althaea rosea

Mallow is an excellent remedy for coughs, catarrh and phlegm. The flowers, which can be picked half-open and dried in the shade, are used as a tea herb. Externally, this plant is used for compresses on injuries. In folk medicine, unsweetened mallow tea is used as a remedy for diarrhea, stomach complaints and kidney problems. The roots are given to teething children to chew in their mouths, which makes teething much easier.

apium graveolens

Celery has always been considered one of the best diuretics; it is therefore particularly effective for gout and rheumatism. People suffering from these diseases should therefore take a two-month celery cure and eat two boiled celery tubers every day. However, this remedy can only help if the heart is healthy. If this is not the case, the heart must first be strengthened by suitable means. Also helps with bladder and kidney stones. Three to four stalks of celery can be taken daily to lower high blood pressure.

archangelica officinales

Legend has it that the Archangel Raphael appeared to a hermit who lived in the forest to tell him about the healing powers of this plant. The finest thing about it are the flowers. The plant has been known since ancient times as a blood purifier and heart tonic, against phlegm and to prevent infectious diseases. It is used as angelica powder, tea, liqueur and angelica honey. Angelica softens the acidity of rhubarb and enhances the flavor of jams.

arnica montana

Arnica is one of our most noble medicinal herbs. Only the flowers of arnica are used for medicinal purposes and a tincture is prepared from them. This helps with wound suppuration, bruises and sprains. For open wounds, the tincture should be diluted with five times as much water. The flowers are picked in summer, preferably in July; they should be dried quickly and carefully. Arnica stimulates blood circulation and has an antibacterial and pain-relieving effect. Arnica helps to reduce swelling quickly after operations and accelerates wound healing.

artemisia absinthium

The healing powers of wormwood were already known in early antiquity. Wormwood is extremely beneficial for all stomach ailments, but must be used with great care. Used as wine, tincture and powder, wormwood is effective for stomach weakness, poor digestion, bad breath, acid stomach, gallstones, jaundice, low blood pressure and dropsy. Good as a decoction for skin diseases, insect bites and poisoning.

asparagus officinalis

Asparagus is primarily a diuretic, helps to balance the kidneys and gall bladder, dissolves kidney, gall and bladder stones and strengthens the stomach. An asparagus cure is therefore recommended for rheumatics, gout sufferers and those suffering from jaundice and haemorrhoids. A pinch of asparagus dried to powder - sweetened with a pinch of sugar - helps against colic, stomach weakness and kidney hardening. The root helps with sprains (boiled in vinegar and applied).

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