Effect:
antipyretic, antitussive, diuretic, antispasmodic, laxative
Areas of application:
Diarrhea, liver disease, rheumatic diseases, stomach irritation, stomach hyperacidity, kidney disease, stone disease, cramps, fever, ulcers
Plant parts used:
leaves, bark
Collection time:
Summer
To find:
In parks and gardens.
Ingredients:
Tannins, bitter substances, flavonoids, ilexin, theobromine, caffeine, vanillin, minerals, pectins
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: 1 teaspoon of leaves are added to 1/4 liter of cold water, heated and strained. 2 cups per day are sufficient.
🍷 Put 3 teaspoons of bark in 1/4 liter of red wine and let it stand for 10 days. Take 2 to 3 tablespoons to reduce fever.
Holly tea is called the mate tea of Europe. It tastes similar to mate tea from South America.
The young leaves of the holly, which have hardly any spines, are collected. For the bark, you use the 2 to 3 year old branches and peel them off. The berries must not be eaten cooked or raw as they are poisonous.
The 15th Bach flower "Holly": It is the flower of opening the heart. You feel irritated, offended and develop unfounded mistrust everywhere. Holly helps to be more generous.
Many people also know holly as a decoration for Christmas.
