Many plant species contain essential oils, saponins and many other ingredients that have healing effects on the human body. So-called 'folk medicine' has been passed down and developed over thousands of years and uses many of these properties as tea, herbal extracts, poultices, wraps and ointments for a wide variety of illnesses.
 This seed set contains 12 traditional, ancient medicinal herbs that should not be missing from any herb garden:
 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
 An important medicinal plant known since ancient times, which has expectorant, digestive, wound-healing, antispasmodic and antibacterial effects.
 Angelica archangelica (Angelica archangelica)
 Impressive, robust, aromatic wild perennial from Scandinavia. Old medicinal plant whose fleshy roots have nerve-strengthening, antispasmodic and digestive properties.
 Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
 Simple, colorful medicinal plant that has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes wound healing. It also has many other excellent qualities.
 St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
 Known as a medicinal plant since ancient times. Proven mood-enhancing agent for depressive moods and nervous restlessness.
 True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
 Low flowering shrub from the Mediterranean region with incomparably fragrant violet flowers. Loved by people and bees.
 German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
 An all-round talent among the old, traditional medicinal plants. Chamomile flower tea should always be kept in the cupboard.
 Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
 Fresh lemon aroma all summer long. The characteristic tart, fresh scent and taste is unforgettable. An ancient medicinal plant, culinary herb and bee pasture.
 Common sage (Salvia officinalis)
 Traditional spice and medicinal plant with Mediterranean origins. Well suited for seasoning meat and fish and absolutely essential for the perfect 'Saltimbocca'.
 Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
 Root extracts from this ancient medicinal plant are the remedy of choice for bruises, strains and sprains. Comfrey is also a good bee pasture.
 Thyme, wild thyme (Thymus pulegioides)
 An ancient medicinal plant from antiquity and the Middle Ages. Proven for all respiratory diseases.
 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
 An ancient medicinal plant, known primarily for its calming properties as a tea or herbal extract. Cats are magically attracted to the smell of the roots.
 Large-flowered mullein (Verbascum densiflorum)
 Mullein is an ancient medicinal plant that is used to treat respiratory diseases. It also has a long tradition of being used as an incense herb.
 One seed packet per plant variety.