Birch sap, also known as birch water, is sap that is tapped directly from birch trees. However, not all birch species are suitable for bottling. Birch sap should be tapped in spring – optimally in May – as this is when the sap rises in the trees. If you wait until June, the sap will … Read more
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) originates from Europe and western Asia and is one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants. For example, it is mentioned in writing on Egyptian papyrus as early as 1500 BC. Fenugreek was also used in the embalming ceremonies of the ancient Egyptians, where it was noticed that continuous consumption of the plant … Read more
Galanga is a generic term for 4 plants in the ginger family, originally from Indonesia. The plants have several things in common, but the most characteristic is that they are used in both gastronomy and natural medicine and that it is always the root parts (rhizomes) that are used. As mentioned, galangal plants are related … Read more
All oak species have been used in natural medicine to a greater or lesser extent throughout history. This is probably due to the oak’s central role in various mythologies as well as the mystique that generally surrounds the old, strong trees. In natural medicine, oak bark has been used especially for various oral and dental … Read more
Saw palmetto – or saw palmetto – is a palm-like plant native to the southeastern United States. The extract of the saw palmetto fruit is used to make medicines, both herbal and pharmaceutical. Saw palmetto is best known for its ability to reduce the symptoms of benign enlargement of the bladder neck gland (also called … Read more