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Herbs, roots and flowers can be beneficial
A monastery garden without medicinal plants? Inconceivably! To date, the gentle healing properties of herbs, roots and flowers is undisputed. Whether colds, stomach ache or low mood: The right Pflänzlein can work wonders - especially in the form of tea. Because the mild natural medicines often work just as well as tablets and have - correctly applied - no side effects.
Collected, dried and finely weighed, modern medicinal teas are subject to strict controls and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are the six best remedies that you can put together in the pharmacy:
- 1. Stop coughing: gentle help for the bronchi
Recipe : 30 grams of thyme, 25 grams of Marshmallow root, 15 grams of ribwort, 10 grams of Bitterfenchel
Effect : Thyme is anti-inflammatory and sweat-inducing. It helps with its essential oils, as well as Bitterfenchel, the airways of stuck mucus. Marshmallow root and ribwort contain herbicides that reduce cough irritation. They do a good job, especially with a rough neck and a scratchy cough!
Tip : You should sweeten the bitter taste of this tea with a teaspoon of honey.
Usage : brew 2 tsp with 200 ml of boiling water three times a day and cover for 10 minutes.
- 2. Finally sleep again: The bedtime tea
Recipe : 40 g valerian, 20 g hops, 20 g passionflower, 15 g peppermint
Effect : Valerian and hops calm the nerves after a stressful day. In combination with passion flower the tea also relieves nervous restlessness. The essential oils of peppermint facilitate falling asleep.
Application : 1 teaspoon with 150 ml of boiling water and drink for 2 hours before going to bed. In severe sleep disorders, the tea should be drunk for 3-4 weeks as a cure (once a day).
- 3. A good gut feeling: healing power for stomach pain
Recipe : 15 g anise, 15 g bittern, 15 g caraway, 15 g chamomile flowers, 25 peppermint
Effect : Aniseed and bitter fennel dissolve cramps and gently promote digestion. Cumin lets go of flatulence, chamomile and peppermint soothe a tense stomach, reduce feelings of fullness and heartburn.
How to use : Pour 1 tsp. With 200 ml of boiling water and cover for 10 minutes. For acute stomach aches, drink 3-5 cups throughout the day.
- 4. That gives good mood: herbs for depression
Recipe : 50 g melissa, 30 g St. John's wort, 40 g hawthorn
Effect : St. John's wort promotes the ability of the body to absorb light, soothes anxiety and depressive moods. Melissa leaves not only sooth the mind and soul, but also a tense stomach. Hawthorn also relaxes heart and arteries, releases
Motivation blocks and gives us new energy immediately.
Directions for use : 2-3 tsp. Pour 1 tsp. With 150 ml of boiling water and drink for 3-4 weeks. St. John's wort develops its effect only after about 2 weeks.
- 5. Trouble-free month after month: anti-menstrual formula
Recipe : 30 g lady's mantle, 30 g goosecorn herb, 30 g yarrow flowers
Effect : Lady's mantle relieves hormonal complaints, has a harmonizing effect on body and mind. Goosefinger triggers cramps in the lower abdomen, yarrow regulates menstrual disorders.
Use : start the tea 2-3 days before the period. For this, brew 3 tbsp with 500 ml of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes. Keep warm in a thermos and drink throughout the day.
- 6. Benefits of flu: SOS tea for fever and headache
Recipe : 30 g peppermint, 20 g thyme, 20 g lime blossom, 20 g willow bark
Effect : lime blossom and thyme act sweaty and fever-reducing. Peppermint refreshes and swells the mucous membranes - often the main cause of a thick head. Willow bark works in a similar way to aspirin because it also contains the natural pain killer salicylic acid.
Use : In case of acute illness, drink a cup of freshly prepared tea every 3 hours (1 teaspoon to 200 ml). Important: Pregnant women should avoid using willow bark when making their recipe.
- The main drawing rules for tea
Different varieties are prepared differently. Depending on how long you allow tea to draw, the beverage will have different effects.
For black tea to be stimulating, it should last for two to three minutes. Tea, which lasted four to five minutes, has a calming effect. For a medium infusion of 150 ml, one teaspoonful (1.5 to 2 grams of tea leaves) is sufficient. By the way: For hard water, it is recommended to cook it for 2-3 minutes.
