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- The healing effect of the Gundelrebe
- Which ingredients does Gundelrebe contain?
- Healing effect with Hildegard von Bingen
- Against which complaints is Gundelrebe used today?
- The best collection time for Gundermann
- Gundel vine as a spice
- Tips
The Gundelrebe is not only a weed, but also an amazing medicinal plant
The healing effect of the Gundelrebe
Gundelrebe, also referred to as Gundermann, is an old medicinal plant that has been wrongly largely forgotten today. The non-toxic herb contains some active ingredients that have been proven to have a true healing effect. What is the effect of Gundelrebe?
Early article Gundermann or Gundelrebe fight effectively Next article Gundermann is an edible medicinal plantWhich ingredients does Gundelrebe contain?
Above all, the essential oil plays an important role. If the leaves are grated, a spicy, slightly minty fragrance is noticeable. The oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and can be used internally and externally.
The tannins and bitter substances contained in Gundelrebe have a digestive effect. They also stimulate the metabolism. The healing effect is also noticeable in chronic cough, bladder and kidney diseases.
Healing effect with Hildegard von Bingen
Already in the Middle Ages Gundelrebe enjoyed great popularity as a medicinal herb. Hildegard von Bingen used the herb for headache and earache. Other physicians of that time recommended the herb for hip and liver ailments.
Against which complaints is Gundelrebe used today?
The best collection time for Gundermann
The medicinal herb is very common and can be found on field and on fallow land. The herb is collected in the period from March to June or as long as it sprouts.
From Gundelrebe tinctures, ointments and compresses can be made, which are externally applied to poorly healing wounds.
Also applied internally, the Gundelrebe achieves its healing effect when it is drunk as a tea or diluted tincture.
Gundel vine as a spice
Due to the slightly pungent taste, the edible Gundelrebe is used as a healthy spice herb in the kitchen. Egg dishes, quark and salads are given a spicy taste by the herb. Basically Gundelrebe can be used just like peppermint or thyme.
The fresh leaves contain a lot of vitamin C. They can be processed as a whole or chopped into wild herbs salads. However, in mixed salads should not be too much Gundelrebenblätter contained because the taste drowns out all other flavors.
Gundelrebe was once even used as a substitute for pepper. The herb can also be used instead of hops.
Tips
The name is due to the Old High German word Gund for pus. The medicinal herb was already used in healing abscesses.