Salus Bauerngarten Organic Tea
Most people think of chamomile or peppermint first when it comes to herbal teas. Herbs like nettle, fennel, linden blossoms or elderberry blossoms are also often brewed as a tea. Only a few urbanites can enumerate more plants without thinking. Nowadays medicinal herbs are no longer part of the general knowledge. In our great-grandmother's time, one still adhered to Hildegard von Bingen's motto that there would be a herb against every ailment. In the 20th century, however, herbal medicine was dismissed as being old-fashioned in many places. In case of ailments one did no longer collect herbs, but went to a pharmacy instead.
When the Roman Empire collapsed 1,500 years ago, the existing medical care disappeared as well. Through the spread of Christianity nuns and monks then took over the medical care of the population from the 8th to the 12th century. The crucial factor was probably Benedict of Nursia's monastic rules from the year 529. In his view, the care of the sick was one of the most important tasks of the monks. Many monastic orders maintained monastic hospitals in which the sick could be cared for and where medicinal herbs were planted in the monastery gardens. In medieval monasteries women also had the opportunity to study and do research. Until the invention of letterpress, monks and nuns belonged to a small minority that could read and write. Thus, they were able to record their findings about the cultivated herbs and their effects. Thanks to the writings of Hildegard von Bingen or Odo Magdunensis, this knowledge has been preserved for posterity.
There were already famous female healers with extensive herbal knowledge among the Celts and the Germanic Tribes. They were venerated as ”Wise Women“ by the population. In the Middle Ages they were known as Herb Women. They did not only produce herbal medicines but also worked as midwives. Since women's diseases were a taboo in the superstitious Middle Ages, the Herb Women were often visited secretly in case of menstrual problems. Through their enormous knowledge and the many years of practical experience they were able to treat many people successfully. This aroused the envy of the studied doctors and pharmacists who felt threatened by the competent women. Independent, educated women were the exception in the Middle Ages and therefore were very critically observed by the population. In order to get rid of the unwanted competition, Herb Women were often brought into connection with the devil and were denounced as witches.
The power of herbs was not only known among monks, nuns, pharmacists or healers. Most farmers also knew the look, taste and effects of many herbs. Since the simple rural population had no money for expensive medicines, their medicine cabinet had to be home-grown. Over the centuries, a basic knowledge of herbs and folk medicine developed in the rural population. Herbs also played an important role in seasoning. Back when spices from the Orient were still unaffordable, dishes were mainly refined with native herbs. In the cottage gardens of the past centuries fruit trees, vegetable beds and, of course, herbs were found. Many varieties grew there that have become almost unknown today, as for example St. Benedict's thistle or gundel raspberries. With the Organic Cottage Garden-Teas from Salus you can get to know these precious herbs again.
Salus Bauerngarten Organic Teas conjure up the idyllic variety of a fragrant cottage garden into your cup. The balanced compositions combine classic herbs with local spices and delicious fruits. Salus Bauerngarten Organic Home Tea with lime leaves, elfin thyme and quince fruits is wonderfully aromatic. Fine elderberry and sunflower blossoms round off the taste perfectly and make the tea a delicacy that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The Bauerngarten Organic Break Time Tea spoils you with a combination of sweet blackberry leaves, coriander fruits, yarrow and St. Benedict's thistle. With its fine spicy note it fits perfectly to hearty dishes. The variety Happiness is a mild fruit tea with a delicious berry aroma: Rosehip peels, black currants and hibiscus blossoms make this tea so special. The Bauerngarten Organic Evening Tea, contains a balanced mixture of relaxing melissa leaves, fruity apples and balancing lavender blossoms. Especially in the evening it contributes to a moment of rest. Enjoy cup by cup a delicious time out with the Bauerngarten Organic Teas.
