European Medicinal Plants & Cloister Garden Classics - Seed Kit Gift Box

This seed set contains 11 traditional medicinal and culinary herbs that have been cultivated in monastery gardens:

• Common Cowslip (Primula Veris)
  One of the earliest flowering meadow flowers of the year. Its flowers and leaves are edible. The real primrose is also an old medicinal plant.
• Caraway (Carum Carvi)
  An absolute all-rounder as a spice, tea and medicinal plant. Leaves, seeds and roots can be used.
• Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium)
  Wormwood is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used at least since antiquity. Besides the healing effect on the digestive organs, wormwood is also a component of absinthe.
• Marigold (Calendula Officinalis)
  Uncomplicated, colourful medicinal plant that has an anti-inflammatory effect and promotes wound healing. However, it also has many other excellent qualities.
• Hops (Humulus Lupulus)
  Lush, vigorous, perennial climbing plant whose resinous-scented cones are used worldwide for brewing beer.
• St John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
  Known as a medicinal plant since antiquity. Proven mood-lifting remedy for depressive moods and nervous restlessness.
• Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
  Lavender is a low shrub that is very common in the rocky coastal regions of the Mediterranean and is known for its uniquely scented purple flowers. It is very popular both with people and bees.
• Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
  An all-round talent among the old, traditional medicinal plants. Camomile blossom tea should always be available in the cupboard.
• Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale)
  Root extracts of this ancient medicinal plant are the remedy of choice for bruises, strains and sprains. Comfrey is also a good bee pasture.
• Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
  The characteristic flavour of thyme works really well for seasoning stews, soups, fish and meat dishes. Prepared as a tea infusion, it also helps to relieve diseases of the respiratory tract.
• Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis)
  An ancient popular medicinal plant known mainly for its calming effect as tea or herbal extract. Cats are magically attracted by the smell of the roots.

One seed sachet per herb variety.

The seed sachets and detailed growing instructions in German and English are packed in a beautiful gift box - a great, sustainable gift for the garden. Any plant lover will be pleased.