Effect:
blood cleansing, expectorant promoting, tumor reducing, spleen cleansing, stomach strengthening
Areas of application:
Internal injuries, tuberculosis in the lungs, bones and joints, wounds, coughs, bronchial diseases, lung diseases, intestinal parasites, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, liver and gallbladder problems, inflammation of the glands, swollen glands, ulcers, nasal polyps, abscesses of the skin
Plant parts used:
flowering herb
Collection time:
June to August
To find:
The sage germander can sometimes be found in sparse mixed forests, on clearcuts, forest clearings or heathland areas. Is regionally protected.
Ingredients:
Anthraquinones (dyes), bitter substances, tannins, flavonoids, essential oils
Other:
☕ Tea: Mix 2 teaspoons of herb in 1/2 liter of cold water, leave to stand overnight (at least 8 hours), strain and drink in sips throughout the day. Tea made hot tastes very bitter. - Daily amount, you shouldn't drink more per day.
Hildegard von Bingen: The woodland germander is warm and fat, and when eaten or drunk it is of no use to humans or animals because it escapes mucus and scabies. It falls into the blood and reduces and dilutes it.