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Juniper (Juniperus communis) has long been valued as a safeguard against infectious diseases. People once believed it offered protection from plague and cholera, and that it could even help with snake bites. Juniper berries, known locally as klekinje, brinje or smrekinje, are harvested from early autumn through winter. Fresh berries are not palatable and are not eaten. They are used dried, both as a remedy and as a spice, for marinades, fish soups, sauerkraut and game. They are particularly welcome in heavy or hard to digest dishes. Juniper helps relieve bloating and other digestive complaints. It has diuretic and antiseptic...
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Elderflower and ripe elderberries are proven to help with flu and the common cold, and they are used to make delightful cordials, jams and desserts. Green berries must be avoided.
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A well known remedy for digestive discomfort and cramp relief, anise also helps relieve coughs. It is widely regarded as an aphrodisiac effective for both men and women.
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The root of this plant has been used since antiquity to ease almost every digestive complaint. It also proves helpful for coughs, colds, flu, and bronchitis. Other parts of the plant can be added to dishes as a seasoning.
- Category: Medicinal herbs
Freshly picked herbs usually have greater medicinal value, yet they are not always available. As drying reduces volume, one teaspoon of dried herbs equals three teaspoons of fresh herbs. Experts distinguish several types of herbal teas.
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It is safest to buy medicinal herbs from registered producers, for instance through specialist herbal pharmacies. That said, freshly grown lavender from the garden or a pot of basil deserves to be preserved rather than left to fade. Fresh leaves may be picked for immediate use at any time during the growing season. For herbs you intend to store, harvest at the height of the season.
- Category: Medicinal herbs