Die Kraft der Wurzeln

Whether it's a medicinal plant or a superfood: there's so much power in the roots! Have you ever tried a potato wrap for a cold? Or did you know that radishes can help with stress? Miriam Wiegele invites you on a botanical journey through the world of roots: from A for elecampane to Z for bindweed, the author presents native, exotic, and magical plants along with their effects. Each root is introduced with a brief profile that includes key information about its origin, habitat, and active ingredients. Additionally, there are many practical tips for the garden and kitchen: from harvesting and preserving to cooking and seasoning.

• A small reference book on natural healing: make your own tinctures, ointments, and teas
• Valerian, comfrey, and bloodroot: what effects do roots have as natural remedies and medicinal plants?
• The magic of roots: what secret powers do mandrake and all-heal possess?
• Spice or medicine: what is found in exotic plants like ginger, galangal, and turmeric?
• Roots, tubers, and bulbs: why root vegetables not only taste good but can also be used in home medicine

Roots as medicinal plants: rediscover ancient knowledge of home remedies. Roots envelop the earth like a dense network. They are nature's botanical pantries and help humans stay grounded. Because we too are deeply rooted: in our homeland, language, and past. Miriam Wiegele is an expert in alternative healing methods. She combines her extensive knowledge in medicine, pharmacognosy, and botany with the traditional wisdom of natural healing. Her book "The Power of Roots" is a compact reference work for the garden and kitchen – for greater health and well-being!.