Nature is full of healing surprises. Humans and animals have known this for millions and millions of years. We still use all these wonderful healing powers of nature today.
We use the medicinal plants against flu-like discomfort, inflammation, muscle problems, or skin problems. Below we present some of the best medicinal plants.
Chamomile flowers – yellow-white speckles in meadows
Chamomile flowers help with stomach and intestinal cramps, stomach ulcers, and flatulence. Its healing powers also work against inflammation of the gastric mucosa and intestines as well as inflammation in the mouth and throat. The inhalation vapors of the flowers have an anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect on colds or bronchitis.
Prepare chamomile infusions with flower heads. Let it steep for about ten minutes and drink it several times a day. Or take steam baths with it. For rolling cures, you can also use the infusions on each side of the body for a few minutes. Sitz baths in chamomile flower baths help with hemorrhoids. And in case of skin injuries and inflammations, fill envelopes with yellow and white flowers.
Even ants know that: thyme protects against pathogens
Thyme has an antiseptic effect and thus protects against diseases. This is also known in the insect world because ants use it to protect their mounds. The thyme has an antibacterial effect and it disinfects. That is why the ancient Greeks used thyme to season and preserve their food. The perfect protection against rotting! It helps to relieve asthma, colds, and coughs as well as inflammatory conditions of the lungs and bronchi. Thyme as a tea with honey in it has an antispasmodic and soothing effect and relieves tremendously. Incidentally, herbal pillows full of thyme also have a relaxing effect and promote sleep.
Spoon sage with red wine
Sage has an anti-inflammatory effect on the mouth and throat and kills bacteria and fungi. This makes it ideal as a gargle. To do this, mix a tablespoon of sage with a little table salt and half a liter of water. Let this steep for about ten minutes. Toothache sufferers could pinch a leaf of sage between their cheek and gums. Sage leaves also help with gas and bloating. In case of digestive problems, drink a cup of sage daily. The leaves are also antiperspirants. Therefore, they are an ideal remedy for women going through menopause. It helps against heavy sweating. Mix 80g of sage with a liter of red wine. Then let this elixir steep for a week and enjoy with two to three tablespoons a day.
Breath gold eucalyptus
The essential oil from eucalyptus leaves is great for colds. It improves breathing and promotes expectoration when coughing. Finished preparations are ideal for rheumatic complaints and for inhalation. Drink one to two teaspoons daily with eucalyptus leaves with hot water. Soon you will be enjoying easier breathing.
Magic weapon garlic
Since garlic contains the anti-cancer element ‘selenium’, it prevents blood from clotting and platelets from clumping. It improves blood circulation in the heart disease vessels and is therefore even an anti-stroke drug. Eating two cloves a day helps. Garlic has an antibacterial effect against parasites, viruses, and germs. For the athlete’s foot, it is best to smear garlic pulp between the toes. You can also combat lumbago or sciatica with garlic pulp mixed with olive oil. And with bronchitis, drink a mixture of cloves with a little lemon juice and honey several times a day.
Rosemary – activates love hormones
A tea with rosemary leaves stimulates the appetite. You should let it steep in boiling water for ten minutes. Rosemary aids in digestion and deflates the abdomen, helping the body to dehydrate. In addition, it is antiseptic. It has a rejuvenating effect because it gets the circulation going and helps against weakness in either the elderly or those who are still quite shaky on their feet after the flu. On top of that, it has an activating effect on the hormonal life of men and women. Applied externally, you can relieve rheumatism and muscle problems with rosemary packs.
Oregano – should not be missing in any household
The oregano promotes digestion and clears the stomach because the bitter substances in oregano stimulate bile activity. A tea with a tablespoon of the bitter-tart herb relieves stomach and intestinal diseases as well as diarrhea problems or flatulence.
In addition, the herb contributes to better breathing; it counteracts bronchial catarrh, and sweetened with honey it relieves coughing.
Mix oregano with thyme and eucalyptus. Let the infusion steep for a while. This herbal mixture is great for spasmodic coughs and chronic bronchitis
