Herbal remedies

The medicinal plant features are taken from the Senso Health Magazine which Helsana publishes four times a year. Pharmacist and physical therapist Christine Funke explains the origin, effects and usage of specific plants in each issue. There is also a delicious recipe included for each plant.

17 articles

Lavender calms and relaxes
Lavender promotes relaxation, helps you to sleep well and alleviates stomach problems. Here’s how to use it.
26.01.2021 3 minutes )}

Herbs to help with sleeplessness
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? These natural sleep remedies are an effective way to combat sleep problems.
19.01.2021 3 minutes )}

Flu and colds: these household remedies can help
Have you caught a cold or flu? Find out here which household remedies can help against fever, coughs and a sore throat.
01.11.2018 4 minutes )}

Flower that relieves pain: passionflower
Its appearance is pleasing on the eye & sends forth a ripple of hope. It lives up to its promise: the passionflower nip panic attacks in the bud.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

A fiery energy booster with a zing: chilli
Chillies help ease pain, release tension, balance the blood sugar level and promote digestion.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

Ivy – the evergreen lung cure
Ivy leaves are highly effective for bronchitis and coughs: the contents are conducive to expectoration and dissolving mucus, thus making breathing easier.
13.02.2017 4 minutes )}

Lady's mantle: A woman's best friend
The female body has sometimes unpleasant peculiarities. Lady's mantle works wonders in alleviating female ailments.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

Blossom during the cool season: elder
When brewed as a tasty tea, the elderflower wards off irritating colds & it will put you in a good mood when taken in the form of a sweet syrup.
13.02.2017 2 minutes )}

Nourishing guest from the Far East: ginger
Gourmets love the exotic tuber. However, ginger is also a medicine which has a healing effect on many complaints.
13.02.2017 2 minutes )}

Balm for the digestive tract: turmeric
The bright yellow colour of the Far Eastern spice bodes well: turmeric is a scientifically recognised remedy for digestive problems.
13.02.2017 2 minutes )}