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masterwort imperatoria ostruthium<br />

Use: Tea (made from the root).<br />

Effect: Masterwort is highly prized, especially in<br />

the Alpine countries. Especially for stomach,<br />

intestine, gall bladder <strong>and</strong> liver problems. Strengthens<br />

the powers of resistance (1 teaspoon of powdered<br />

root in a glass of red wine).<br />

Note: Danger of Confusion<br />

motherwort ligisticum mutellina<br />

Use: Tea (made from the whole herb), 2 – 3 cups<br />

per day. Effect: Strengthens women’s abdomens,<br />

increases milk secretion. Note: Danger of Confusion<br />

lingonberry vaccinium vitis-idaea<br />

Use: Marmalade or mousse (1 – 2 teaspoons before<br />

meals).<br />

Effect: Helps with lack of appetite, especially in<br />

children. Popular in the kitchen (e.g. as a dressing<br />

for Wiener Schnitzel).<br />

pot marigold calendula officinalis<br />

Use: Tea (made from the flowers), 2 – 3 cups per<br />

day, ointment.<br />

Effect: Blood cleansing, stomach cramps, large<br />

intestine inflammation <strong>and</strong> liver complaints.<br />

The Pot Marigold works excellently on poorly healing<br />

wounds, lower leg ulcers, nail bed inflammation,<br />

sprains <strong>and</strong> dislocations.

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