Nature, health, well-being
20 weather rules you need to know
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.
Forgotten household remedies
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.
Healing tinctures from forests and meadows
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.
Nourishing body oils
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.
Quick and easy self-sufficiency
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
Smoking - in harmony with nature
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.
Creams and ointments stirred yourself
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.
Customs in Austria
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.
Farmer and weather rules
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.
Flower and herbal liqueurs
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.
Healing wraps and compresses
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.
Home remedies, traditional and effective
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.
Homemade herbal antibiotics
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.
Liqueurs from gardens, forests and meadows
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.
Medicinal plant power against viruses
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.
Natural cosmetics made from herbs throughout the year
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.
Natural knowledge - the secret knowledge of medicinal plants and elements
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
Natural skin medicine
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!
Nature is always right
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
Our best medicinal plant recipes
?Gentle natural medicine for everyday problemsIn this unique recipe book you will find 122 really good recipes from the treasure trove of decades of medicinal plant experience, ~from the renowned medicinal plant experts Ursel Bhring and Michaela Girsch. ~< br>There are tried and tested recipes for the whole family to stay healthy and get healthy: for the stomach, immune system, skin and soul, heart, pain, circulation, young and old, woman and man. A book without complicated theory that can be used immediately, peppered with personal recommendations and tips from the authors. 73 color photos. 144 pages. ~
Smoking with herbs and resins
The nights around the turn of the year are actually called smoke nights, not smoke nights. In rural areas, it is still customary to burn incense with fragrant herbs and resins in houses and apartments to ask for good luck and blessings for the coming year. In this book, incense experts and organic farmers Barbara and Hans Haider provide insights into this ancient custom, which is still practiced today. 64 pages. n
The big book of Hildegard von Bingen
Hildegard's medicine - more current than everSoothing and effective: Hildegard's nutritional theory with numerous recipesHildegard's healing practice for the most common everyday complaints from respiratory problems to dental diseasesThe best plant helpers from A to Z: Use with Hildegard and today Polymath, prophet and artist , Hildegard of Bingen was one of the most important women of the Middle Ages. Her abilities as a healer, which were extraordinary at the time, were based on extensive knowledge of natural history and a holistic view of people and the world. She left behind a true treasure of healing knowledge that is still valid today.This comprehensive guide offers an expert overview of the healer's herbal and medicinal science, nutrition and health teachings. It explains the practical application of naturopathy in everyday life clearly and with great knowledge.Each part contains numerous Hildegard recipes. The comprehensive manual is illustrated with impressive historical illustrations and detailed herbal drawings. 336 pages.
The little book: resin and bad luck ointments
Pitch ointment was once the most important wound healing ointment in the Alpine region. Karin Buchart shows how resins can still be collected today without harming the trees and how they are transformed into ointments and extracts with amazing healing effects.
The little weed cookbook
Do gourds, stinging nettles, Gundermann etc. feel right at home in your carefully tended garden? This book declares war on the top 10 most annoying weeds with a wooden spoon. Because: Weeds are not only annoying, they are delicious! Over 60 simple wild herb recipes make the wild usurers the show stars of the kitchen. From nettle foam soup to plantain rolls to chickweed dessert - use the free vegetables from the garden instead of just being annoyed. And who knows, maybe you'll lose your heart to the uninvited guests after all?
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