Nature, health, well-being

​How to read the weatherThe sky sends its weather signs - you just have to know how to interpret them. A mountain with a cloud cap indicates stable fair weather, while a bright ring around the sun and moon heralds a change in the weather in the next 24 hours. In this book, experienced meteorologist Andreas Jäger explains the local weather secrets.Learn what foehn fish, feathery clouds and fall stripes in the sky mean and why some weather rules should be treated with caution. 64 pages.

​Traditional home remedies made from local herbsEasy to make and tried and tested over generations: Local herbs and medicinal plants offer a wide variety of traditional home remedies, that increase well-being and relieve minor ailments quickly and reliably. Herbal expert Karin Buchart collects old healing knowledge and shares her most tried and tested recipes for the whole family in this book - indispensable for every household. 64 pages.

Traditional recipes from herbs, roots and resinsHomemade healing ointments made from herbs, roots and resins have been used in folk medicine for generations,to relieve minor aches and pains quickly and reliably. Green cosmetics expert Gabriela Nedoma shows you how you can easily make tried-and-tested classic ointments yourself.The fresh ingredients for the individual recipes can be found in the almost inexhaustible forest and meadow pharmacy. With 25 recipes for beginners and advanced users! 64 pages

​Medicinal plants and their effects: basic knowledge for your own natural pharmacyUsing natural medicine and making your own tinctures from medicinal plants is not rocket science, it's easy to learn! Medicinal herbs often grow in the nearest meadow. In her compact book, Gabriela Nedoma presents the basics of herbal medicine and phytotherapy and gives practical tips. In this handy guide, anyone who wants to use the knowledge of the healing properties of plants will find valuable suggestions. 64 pages. 

​Soothing oils for all stages of lifeOils are beneficial for our bodies at every stage of life and in every situation: as a baby, during pregnancy, when tired, in the sunshine and in old age. Ursula Gerhold, a qualified pharmacist, shares her wealth of experience and knowledge and explains how to make beneficial body oils yourself and how they work. 64 pages.

​Requirements, animal husbandry, cultivation portraits & preservationSelf-sufficiency with food is not a new idea. Today, the desire for higher quality products and the desire to save money are the main motivating factors. Even with just a few kitchen herbs, savings can often be made that surprise many people.The first question is what resources are available in terms of time, space, soil quality, storage options and possibly the conditions for species-appropriate animal husbandry. In his book, Axel Gutjahr shows step by step how to create and maintain your own self-sufficient garden. 120 pages, numerous color photos, 183 x 225 mm, softcover

​Time for incense, 93 plants described and illustrated in detailThis book is your comprehensive guide to smoking with native plants. You will find detailed descriptions and color photos of 93 plants that grow right on our doorstep.Tips for collecting and harvestingFind out everything you need to know about collecting and harvesting the various parts of plants. Whether leaves, flowers, fruits, stems, bark, wood, resin or roots - each plant has its own special characteristics and uses.Incense recipes for every plantDiscover a variety of incense recipes for each plant that can support your health, reduce stress, calm you down and give you a sense of security.The book sheds light not only on the botanical and historical aspects of the plants, but also on their use in folk medicine and magical rituals. The presentation of 30 different roots is particularly noteworthy.With the clear color photos in different stages of vegetation, you can easily recognize the plants and collect them safely. Be inspired by the suggestions for tried and tested incense blends and create a new connection to our outer and inner nature. Illustrated in color, 220 pages.

Ursel Bhring, renowned medicinal plant expert, portrays 82 medicinal herbs and their effects in particularly detail. It presents the spectrum of effects and the official medical use, as well as the history and botany of the medicinal plants. In each portrait you will find phytotherapy recipes for different indications. Teas, ointments, tinctures and wraps get to know the versatile applications. In the extensive chapter on common illnesses and complaints you will receive a wealth of advice from naturopathy and many other medicinal plant recipes.

Sun cosmetics, lip gloss, deodorants &~ CoStirred and not shaken are the creams and ointments that you can easily make yourself using the recipes in the book Creams and ointments stirred yourself by Ingeborg Josel. Like Bond's Martini, the cosmetic products from our own production are also something very special. By using natural, selected ingredients, there are no ambiguities regarding the ingredients. Some recipes in the book are even particularly suitable for people who suffer from skin diseases such as neurodermatitis or psoriasis.Over 150 step-by-step instructions including detailed photos show the different types of preparation in detail. Water, fat and active ingredient phases in the in-house production of creams and ointments are explained, and the different skin types with their different needs are also served. This is how cosmetics such as day and night creams, (healing) ointments, body lotions, sun cosmetics, body butter, lip gloss, cleansing lotions and much more are created, for which one thing is known exactly: their ingredients.

​The colorful diversity of Austrian customsDiscover the fascinating world of Austrian traditions! This book tells of well-coiffed rams, daredevil horsemen and many other customs, which have often existed for centuries. Experience the most beautiful Austrian traditions throughout the year - from the magical beginning full of oracles to the noisy end when the Christ Child is shot at. On lovingly designed pages you will find stories to laugh, read and marvel at as well as valuable tips, how you can take part and join in yourself. An illustrated book with impressive photos. 224 pages.

April warm, May cool, June wet, fills the farmer's barn and barrel. All farmers' and weather rules With name days and sowing tips Small weather encyclopediaIn this one In the book you will find a detailed collection of old farming and weather rules. Find out how you can use the centuries-old wealth of experience of our ancestors to make reliable long-term predictions even without weather forecasts and state-of-the-art satellite systems. With a wealth of information about weather, this book is a useful and entertaining companion for all gardening and nature activities.

From tiger nuts to sweet potatoes - more and more people are suffering from wheat intolerance or want to use healthier flour than "white" flour. There are countless alternatives: In addition to gluten-free grains, legumes, oilseeds, vegetables and dried fruits can be ground.< br>In this book you will find detailed information about the ingredients, nutritional values ??and special features of the individual flours. An overview table provides an overview of which flour has which properties, which dishes it can be used for and which recipe in the book the flour appears in. With the help of this In the book you can find 30 alternative flours such as: B. Flour made from green bananas, millet, amaranth, barley, kamut, lentils, chestnuts, nuts, hemp, tapioca, etc. can be discovered and tried out! There are sample recipes for many flours (buckwheat muffins, dessert cream with purple corn flour, flan made from chickpea flour and much more). Additional tips indicate which other unusual flours the respective recipe could also be prepared with. 80 pages.?Flour from legumes, vegetables, oilseeds, gluten-free grains and pseudo-grainsCooking and baking properties of alternative floursIngredients, health effects, new taste experiences

Master distiller Rita Vitt has been combining the multifaceted aromas of flowers and herbs in her liqueur recipes for over 20 years. The noble and sometimes unusual compositions offer every liqueur lover new taste delights and encourage creative use of everyday, often overlooked treasures from nature. In each of the 50 recipes, the liqueur expert gives you precise instructions for collecting, preparing and maturing. From the sweet, flowery mullein-marigold liqueur to the spicy-green ribwort plantain-lady's mantle liqueur - let yourself be surprised by new flavor nuances! 128 pages.

​Wraps - a gentle healing method for the whole familyWraps are a holistic and gentle healing method for colds, fever, stomach and back pain, joint complaints and more. They also promote healthy sleep and are suitable for all age groups - from children to the elderly.This book provides you with the necessary know-how to successfully apply wraps and compresses. The authors explain which compresses help with various ailments, how to prepare them and how to apply them correctly. You will also receive lots of recovery tips and information on medicinal plants and household remedies such as curd cheese.Learn the art of compresses and support your health in a natural way! 80 color photos, 144 pages.

Skin care is also soul careThe skin is more than just our outer shell - it reflects how we feel and is directly connected to our body and soul. This book shows you how to make your own cosmetics using natural ingredients from your environment - holistic, effective and tailored to your needs.An easy-to-understand introduction explains the structure of the skin, how its requirements change with age and what really matters when it comes to skincare. Then it's time to get practical: get to know local flowers and herbs - with information on their effects and application.Whether soothing ointment, fragrant cream or nourishing lotion - with over 100 recipes, you are guaranteed to find the right care for your skin. There are also special products for men. You can make everything yourself with simple means - for a good feeling on your skin and in your heart.208 pages, illustrated throughout in color, Dimensions: 16.5 x 22 cm, hardcover

​Traditional home remedies that work, quick help from the medicine cabinetExperience the power of traditional home remedies! Onion juice helps with coughs, a curd compress for sprains and a tea made from mint, lemon balm, aniseed and camomile for flatulence. If you have a runny nose, a sore leg or a tummy ache, Karin Buchart offers tried and tested recipes from regional folk medicine. Simple and effective: home remedies made from foods and herbs that you also have at homeHow to prevent illness: Strengthen the immune system, improve intestinal floraRunny nose, dry cough, sore throat: the best home remedies for coldsWhether you're feeling unwell or ill, suffering from a childhood illness or age-related complaints: Teas, herbs and compresses that helpFrom arteriosclerosis to gout and joint pain to the menopause: 400 pages full of tried and tested home remediesAll the home remedies presented in the book have one thing in common: they are easy to use and have been passed down within families for generations. Many of the recipes come from the Alps and the Pinzgau region. 400 pages.

Are you looking for alternatives to conventional antibiotics? These often lead to resistance or intolerance. You can often do without it and treat early illnesses with herbal antibiotics. The herbs and spices are usually tolerated without side effects and strengthen the immune system thanks to their vital substances. In this book, alternative practitioner Claudia Ritter explains when it makes sense to use herbal antibiotics, explains how they work and provides a wealth of healing recipes for the most important complaints. Portraits of the most important spices and herbs with antibiotic effects make the book a resource for the medicine cabinet. 144 pages.

This book is dedicated to the pure aroma of homemade fruit, herbal and spice liqueurs! Herb expert Susanne Oettle shows how you can easily make your own liqueur - with purely regional and seasonal ingredients. Over 40 sophisticated recipe creations range from elderflower, cherry and rosehip liqueurs to baked apple and hazelnut liqueurs. The compact guide section provides the necessary background knowledge on the right equipment, fruit and herb selection and the correct preparation with spirits. This book accompanies you step by step to homemade, all-natural liqueur - without any artificial flavors or additives. 120 pages.

Prevent naturally, treat infections, strengthen the immune system Natural medicine offers a wealth of medicinal plants, spices and wild herbs to protect yourself gently and without side effects from attacks and infections caused by viruses. The effective ingredients of the plants stimulate the defense cells of the immune system, have direct antiviral effects or inhibit the reproduction of viruses. This practical guide shows how you can strengthen the body's defenses with virus-inhibiting medicinal plants. The experienced alternative practitioner Claudia Ritter describes options for prophylaxis, numerous recipes and the correct preparation of teas, tinctures and other applications with proven antiviral medicinal plants such as echinacea, cistus, wild garlic and many more.

Using many basic recipes, the simple processing of healing herbs for the green medicine cabinet is shown. Ointments, essences and tinctures as well as old special recipes are produced: natural antibiotics and painkillers, medicinal wine, Oxymel (a non-alcoholic healing potion with honey), forest and meadow rubbing alcohol, cough syrup, ointments and gel. Plus: The 100 most important medicinal herbs for all ailments from head to toe! An indispensable reference work for every household, for herbalists and newcomers, for maintaining health and for health care according to the motto Prevention is better than cure. The content spans the spectrum between herbs as food, as medicine and as care products, which work both from the outside (e.g. as balm or ointment) and from the inside (as tea, vinegar or medicinal wine). Health from nature< br> Simply make your own wayside pharmacy The most important medicinal herbs and their use

This guide to self-collected herbs and medicinal plants from nature and their possible uses combines traditional and modern knowledge to produce natural cosmetic products in your own kitchen: from soap or a simple tincture to an elaborately stirred cream. In the book, which is specifically structured into monthly chapters, you can always see exactly which herbs can be harvested and what can be conjured up from them. Our own products are produced almost all year round. From self-collected May leaves that can be processed into cough syrup, a mosquito bite ointment made from ribwort plantain, lipstick with chickweed to nettle soap for better blood circulation, there is something for every need. Many small tips help to alleviate everyday problems. The recipes are easy to follow and explained with step-by-step photos. The book has two special features: Many recipes for pets are included and most of the products are vegan!160 pages.

​A colorful reference book on the healing powers of natureThis illustrated reference book combines old and new knowledge about medicinal herbs, the elements and life through the seasons. It tells of rituals and myths that preserve the secrets of nature and reveals the treasures of the Alpine natural pharmacy.Whether for more energy or for sleep problems: We can find what our body and soul need in the forest, garden and right on our doorstep.Nature knowledge expert Miriam Wiegele and her colleagues have collected interesting, helpful and curious facts from ancient times. They also get to the bottom of popular sayings and traditional legends about nature. Magnificently illustrated anthology with knowledge of nature and medicinal plantsEverything about plant symbolism, magical animals and the power of the stars and elementsThe most important myths, legends, stories and fairy tales about natural treasuresProven remedies and household remedies from the natural apothecary 272 pages

Especially in modern times, when more and more people are suffering from skin diseases, the reference work offers knowledge, suggestions and recipes to strengthen skin health from the natural pharmacy of our ancestors. The 300-page book bundles a complete skin pharmacy for the whole family and looks deep into the secrets of monastery medicine, Hildegard von Bingen and Ayurveda. In addition, Gabriela Nedoma places the knowledge of our ancestors in the context of modern science - each recipe is accompanied by a detailed introduction describing the history of medicine, scientific studies and the effects of the plants. Thanks to this bridge to our time, the remedies in the book are more relevant than ever.Traditional skin medicine: backgrounds of empirical medicine, therapeutic concepts and medical historyInstructions for producing the remedies, basic knowledge Oil and fat bases, folk remedies Experiential medicine in practice: Current scientific studies on the effects of medicinal plants Healing procedures from traditional medicine: Make your own healing ointments, oils and skin creams Proven remedies that work on the skin: On more than 300 pages, Gabriela Nedoma, expert in traditional naturopathy and green cosmetics, presents tried-and-tested recipes for healing ointments, oils and skin creams and a large skin pharmacy Over 100 natural medicines and home remedies to make yourself for the whole family:Skin medicines for external complaints such as neurodermatitis, injuries, wounds, burns, acne, psoriasis and dry skinSkin remedies for internal ones Illnesses, against respiratory problems, pain, inflammation, swelling and sprains Gynecological remedies against cramps, bleeding and menopausal symptomsNatural skin care for babies and people with sensitive skinEffective anti-aging -Remedies for dry, irritated and mature skin In addition to classics such as marigold ointment, St. John's wort oil and Hildegard von Bingen's wormwood oil, the author also presents little-known skin remedies such as oxymel ointments, salt ointments or snow ointments. This makes Traditional Skin Medicine a standard work for everyone who wants to strengthen their skin health with the power of nature!The future of skin health lies in its past, in the health knowledge of our ancestors!

Rezepte für Gesundheit und Schönheit durch die geheimen Kräfte der Pflanzen. Die Natur hat immer recht ist ein Klassiker der modernen Pflanzenheilkunde. In seinem Werk beschreibt er ausführlich die Wirkung von Heilpflanzen, Gemüsen, Salaten und Obst auf die Gesundheit und die Schönheit des Menschen. Zu den Wirkungen gesellt sich im zweiten Teil eine Sammlung seiner Lieblingsrezepte, unterteilt nach Suppen, Hauptgerichten, Saucen, Gemüse und Salaten sowie Nachspeisen und Getränken. Das Buch ist jedoch nicht nur ein Ratgeber für die Gesundheit und Schönheit, es weist bereits 1972 auf die Umweltverschmutzung, das Müllproblem, die Überdüngung, die Autoabgase und die geplante Obsoleszenz von Produkten hin und stellt der Politik der letzten 50 Jahre somit ein erbärmliches Zeugnis aus.320 Seiten