Now is the right time to collect these beautifully smelling flowers. . You can use them for making syrup, soft drinks, liquor, gelee etc. . But the plant has many health benefits too. Dry the flowers for infusions – excellent remedy for colds and fever. You can also make an extract of the flower for medicinal use, but don t exaggerate the quantity of intake. Elderflower is used for swollen sinuses (sinusitis), colds, influenza (flu), swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes (careful

What do you know about this wonderful healthy plant “the stinging nettle”? As a naturopath I use it a lot and personally too. The stinging nettle is rich in flavonoids, minerals, calcium, silicium, vitamin A and C and iron and it contains 30% protein. Spring is the best time to collect it. Take the young leaves only as they sting less. You can either dry the leaves and use them for infusions (great detox in spring as it drains, make