Herbs
Hyssop – characteristics, cultivation and use
The hyssop, a close relative of thyme, sage and other members of the mint family, is known mainly as an aromatic herb. But it is also a valuable medicinal plant with a wide range of […]
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Shepherd’s purse – characteristics, cultivation and use
The shepherd’s purse grows inconspicuous on roadsides and is barely noticed, because it has such small leaves. If you know it, you recognize it by its small triangular pouch. The best known healing effect is […]
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Chervil – characteristics, cultivation and use
Chervil is a culinary herb that is often grown in gardens. Its fine-grained leaves taste like a mixture of parsley and anise. Besides its fine aroma, the herb also has a certain healing effect. It […]
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Burnet/salad burnet – characteristics, cultivation and use
Burnet or salad burnet is a well-known herb used in the kitchen, especially for sauces, salads or cheese specialties. The leaves are healthy and contain mainly vitamins, minerals and tannins. In medicine, however, the plant […]
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Centaury – characteristics, cultivation and use
The centaury is considered one of the best medicinal herbs for stomach and intestinal complaints. The small plant contains bitter substances and other herbal ingredients that can do much for our organism. Its digestive effect […]
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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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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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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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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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Lovage – Characteristics, cultivation, use and curative effect
Lovage – better known as celeriac herb or Maggi herb, is one of the most important herbs in European cuisine. The flavor is so distinctive and characteristic that it is easy to spot in herbal […]