Herbs
Chives – characteristics, cultivation and use
Chives is one of the classic culinary herbs that can be bought fresh at any time of the year and is one of the best-known herbs in the world. You can also eat it raw, […]
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Bittercress – characteristics, cultivation and use
In addition to dandelion, shepherd’s purse and St. John’s wort, the yellow-flowered bittercress is one of the herbs that can be found very often and almost everywhere. Profile of bittercress: Scientific name: Barbarea vulgaris Plant […]
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Nasturtium – characteristics, cultivation and use
The nasturtium is a plant that grows in many places showing their sprouting tendrils and bright flowers in yellow, orange and red tones. Nasturtium can look more than just beautiful, it was named the medicinal […]
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Sage – Characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effect
Garden sage (Salvia officinalis) is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. Already in antiquity and the Middle Ages it was so famous that at times only trusted people were ordered to collect the herb. […]
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Thyme – characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile healing and aromatic herb. With its unmistakable taste, it spices numerous Mediterranean dishes. But thyme can do a lot more. In natural medicine, the plant is considered an excellent […]
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Jiaogulan – characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
The herb of immortality, as Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is also called, is originally from southern China. There, the herb is greatly appreciated for its numerous health-promoting properties. Here, too, Jiaogulan is becoming more and more […]
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Wild garlic – characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
Wild garlic is one of the best known local wild herbs, especially in Germany. The plant belonging to the leek family with the botanical name Allium ursinum, is both medicinal herb and aromatic herb. In […]
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Red clover – characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
Red clover, commonly referred to as meadow clover, is a major medicinal herb. The herb belonging to the legumes is a common companion on meadows and roadsides. Red clover preparations and teas are used today […]
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Oregano – characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
Oregano or Dost is one of the most important Mediterranean herbs. Oregano, like basil and thyme, is indispensable in the Mediterranean cuisine for its aromatic, tart taste. Often it is used for pizza and pasta […]
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Borage – Characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effects
Many herbs have their own, typical and distinctive taste. This makes the distinction easy, but there is a herb that you would think blindfolded for a vegetable: borage. Characteristic is the distinctive taste of fresh […]