Author: Ales Vodicka
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The Spring issue of My Herbs is now available!
Dear readers and fellow herbal enthusiasts, “As the days grow longer, the cold grows stronger.” This age-old folk saying holds a familiar truth about the delicate dance between winter’s lingering chill and spring’s gentle warmth. It encapsulates the essence of the transitional period we find ourselves in, as we bid farewell to winter and eagerly welcome…
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Caterpillar Fungus (Cordyceps sinensis)
Even though it looks like a caterpillar, it is actually a fungus with some of the strongest cancer-fighting abilities. But that’s not all it can do. Just try it out and see the results! List of the healing effects: • Natural antibiotic and antifungal agent • Powerful antioxidant, prevents premature aging • Full-fledged substitute for…
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Healing Without Antibiotics
Enjoy reading of an excerpt from the new issue. You will find My Herbs 2 in stores from mid October. Get My Herbs magazine right to your door by subscription! Healing Without Antibiotics There’s no universal guide on how to heal the human body – mainly because each of us has a different metabolism. Why…
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Yarrow – Production of Homemade Cosmetics
Yarrow – Achillea millefolium Yarrow is a very well known plant because it is quite distinctive and grows virtually everywhere. Its white flowers are eye-catching, and an herb such as this is difficult to overlook. Its Latin name is owed to the mythical hero Achilles, who reportedly nursed his warriors’ bloody wounds in the Trojan…
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NEW ISSUE OUT!
My Herbs is a special quarterly print publication for anyone who is interested in alternative cooking, home grown herbs, and traditional or complementary medicine or healing methods, simply for everyone who wants to live in harmony with nature. Dear Reader, Welcome to My Herbs, a magazine about herbs for your health and happiness, a must-read! Our grandparents’ knowledge…
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Common juniper
This plant is one of the basic ingredients used in making gin or borovička, and cannot be omitted as a spice for venison. Juniper cleanses the air, improves digestion and stimulates appetite in humans. When used topically, it works wonders for rheumatic pain or joint aches. Its fruits have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Common juniper stimulates…
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Common chicory
This herb is commonly found growing along the sides of roads. It has beneficial effects on the gallbladder and liver and on the digestive tract as a whole. Generally speaking, it cleanses the body. Chicory has diuretic effects and helps heal angina pectoris and respiratory inflammation. Its roots can be used as a coffee substitute – either…
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Tall mallow
This herb has anti-inflammatory effects and stimulates mucous secretion. The healing parts are the leaves and flowers. Tall mallow stimulates coughing to help alleviate respiratory inflammation and bronchial catarrh, while gargling softened mallow helps to get rid of hoarseness. This herb works well as a supplementary treatment for lung diseases. You can make your own tincture with fresh leaves and…
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Marigold
This herb has antispasmodic and antiseptic properties and also reduces sweating. Marigold heals wounds, eczema, skin inflammation and bruises. When taken orally, it has a positive impact on the activity of the liver and gallbladder. Marigold helps with the healing of peptic ulcers, burns, frostbite and vein inflammation. Blood purification is another example of its effects.…
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Dead nettle
When used internally (consumed), dead nettle eases inflammation of the respiratory system. Thanks to the presence of saponins, it heals many respiratory conditions, even bronchitis. It is an excellent supplement for the treatment of asthma. The plant has the power to dissolve mucous and facilitate clearing of the airways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and…
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Elderberry
Elderberry is a shrub in which all of its parts – flowers, bark, leaves, fruit and roots – have healing qualities. The flowers treat colds and respiratory conditions. They help ease airway inflammation and are a great remedy for the flu, coughs and bronchitis. They lower temperature, treat inflammation of the urinary tract, cleanse the…