Nature, health, well-being

?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. ~

​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

​Beauty, health and well-being- More than 160 recipes- For beginners and advanced users- Beauty from the spice rackThe central theme of this book is how natural products can be used in a targeted way to harmonize body and nature. Spices, herbs and medicinal plants for more than 160 recipes are presented and their use described, from simple tinctures to elaborate creams.The book also provides an insight into the anatomy of the human body. This makes it easier to understand the cause of daily ailments and counteract them more effectively.A comprehensive introduction provides the necessary basic knowledge of cosmetic mixing and describes the necessary basic equipment, the workplace and the most important safety issues. Cosmetic active ingredients and additives are also explained and the advantages and disadvantages of chemical preservatives are discussed. Approx. 200 pages. The authorJustine Strupp, married, mother of two boys and owner of a French bulldog, lives in Heppenheim near Worms. She loves nature, which helps her to ground herself and 

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.

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.

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?

Wild garlic to lower blood pressure, spruce for relaxation, blueberries for a calm intestine: on our doorstep we find a pharmacy that is full of plants, trees and fruits and can increase our well-being every day. Karin Buchart and Miriam Wiegele provide information In this expanded edition of the bestseller, we present even more well-known and unknown medicinal plants, their effects and areas of application, thus reminding us what is in the respective herbs, flowers and trees. Tried-and-tested remedies and valuable plant knowledge can counteract both physical and mental complaints and provide pleasant support in everyday life - an atmospheric collection of traditional healing knowledge.

In this nature guide, the well-known forester Peter Wohlleben introduces you to over 250 forest animals and plants in his unconventional way. He sheds light on the connections between forest dwellers and the functions of the forest as well as the influences of foresters and hunters. Encounter well-known and unknown species with a new perspective: Why does the wolf help the trees? What does the brown hare do in the forest? What does it mean when the badger is there? What's wrong if there's no fireweed? What does the beard lichen tell us about the forest? Peter Wohlleben answers questions about the forest ecosystem, takes a critical look at common forest use and shows alternatives.