Latin Malus sylvestris var. domestica Malus sylvestris is the name of the crabapple = European wild apple (Crab = “wooden” apple) Malus domestica = cultivated... read more →
Latin: Tropaeolum majus Common name: Indian cress, Monks cress Family: Tropaeolaceae / Nasturtium family Foto 1: Tropaeolum in color / Erika Rötlisberger Every year since 1990 the ”Healing Plant... read more →
Naturopathic treatment by Father Sebastian Kneipp addresses the whole person with body, mind and soul. It is based on five pillars: water applications, exercise, diet, medicinal plants, and order of... read more →
Latin: Linum usitatissimum Common name: Flax Family: Linaceae / Flax Family Flax is one of the oldest cultivated plants on the world and is cultivated even today in large quantities... read more →
Latin: Euphrasia officinalis L. Common name: Billard light Family: Scrophulariaceae/Figwort Family The genus name Euphrasia has Greek origin. It means cheerfulness, wellbeing. Eyebright is a symbol of joy. The beauty of the... read more →