”I can see it, feel it, touch it” Study, crush and smell the herbs found in our Garden of Herbs!
Herbs can be used in various ways, they are suitable for internal and external utilization. When applied externally, use it as a cold or warm fomentation, add to your bathwater, use it as a fomentation to treat lesions and cutaneous diseases or for inhalation. The herbal islands of the Theme walkway in Balatongyörök, as part of the Kneipp treatment contribute to the prevention of diseases and to a healthy lifestyle. You can read about the application methods of the particular herbs and their beneficial effects below.The most widespread and liked use of herbs is preparing herbal teas. Scaldingis used if the selected plant’s part is soft (eg: leaves or flowers). Pour boiling water on them, leave them covered for 10-20 minutes, and then filter them. Brewis prepared if the plant part is firm and solid (eg: roots or barks). Boil them for 30 minutes on moderate heat, and then filter them.
Herbal tea can be made with cold water extract. It is necessary if the active ingredient of the plant could be damaged due heating. In this case, pour some room-temperatured water on the tea stocks, and soak them for 5-10 hours. The tea made of sage(salvia officinalis), one of our best herbs, is used for respiratory ailments and inflammations, in addition, it is known for decreasing perspiration as well. The tea made from echinaceastrengthens the immune system, the body’s defense system. It is suitable for the treatment of mild, moderately severe colds, as well as for the additional and preventive treatment of respiratory and urinary tract infections. It is applied externally to treat slowly healing wounds and inflammatory skin diseases. Mintis of digestive and appetising quality and is recommended against stomach disorder, bilious complaint and intestinal trouble. Herbal fomentationsare very useful for treating lesions, bruises, injuries and local infections.
For example, marigoldand sagedecreases inflammation. Prepare a brew or an infusion. Dip a clean piece of cloth into the herbal brew and then place the cloth on the concerned skin surface.
Warm fomentationcan be used in the case of pain relief, softening skin, it stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation on those areas where it is placed. For instance, thyme, yarrow.
A popular and effective method of the external use of herbs is preparing a therapeutic bath. Lavender improves blood circulation, it can be used for rheumatic diseases, neurogenic pains. Chestnutprevents edema and inflammation, and it
is used for venous stasis, hemorrhoids and itch. In order to achieve the best curative power, use freshly picked herbs. It is important to collect and dry them in the correct
time, place, and way. Rootsshould be collected in spring or autumn, leavesbefore and during blossoming, the fruitof the plant at the time of full ripening, flowersat the beginning of blossoming. Herbs must not be washed before drying. Chop them, spread them out on a clean kerchief or paper, dry them in the shadows, in a breezy, warm place.