Get fit for spring with wild herbs

Get spring fatigue under control

Who doesn't know the tiredness in spring? Instead of starting the day awake and full of energy, we drag ourselves through everyday life tired. There are various methods to counteract this.

Taking vitamin D is praised by many people, and many doctors also recommend supplementation over the winter months.

But let’s just take a look at nature and what it has to offer us.

Herbs are sprouting everywhere, the trees are getting young leaves. Everything is bursting with vitality and life force . Can't we humans help ourselves to the full buffet?

The answer is of course YES.

What nature offers us, especially in spring, is helpful against many aches and pains. Complaints such as gout, rheumatism and other physical inflammatory diseases can in many cases be improved by taking wild herbs.

There are two wonderful plants feared and fought against by many gardeners. Nettle and groundweed are particularly desirable in spring.

They both have a lot of vitamin C and are extremely nutrient-rich, plus they contain other vitamins , minerals and secondary plant substances .

Special effects associated with nettles:

is considered to stimulate metabolism, diuretic (draining), promotes blood circulation, and has antimicrobial activity against bacteria

Giersch is said to have a special effect:

Stimulates digestion and appetite, calms blood flow, anti-inflammatory effect, diuretic effect (cystitis and hemorrhoids), as a bath for gout, lumbago and sciatica pain

Both herbs can be prepared as a tea infusion . They are also tasty in salads, soups and smoothies. They can be used internally and externally.

There are still many wild herbs that can be used. These include, for example:

• daisy
• dandelion
• Ribwort and broad plantain
• Garlic mustard
• Gunderman
• Wild garlic

and many more.

There are many inspirations for recipes and instructions for medicinal baths, tinctures and care products. Just try out what you like and what is good for you.

Here are two tips:

Recipes from spinach to patties

Wild herb sticks

So go out and enjoy spring!