Ancient herbal knowledge as a foundation for cooking, beauty, and well-being! In line with the motto "Organic is Life," herbalist Gertrude Messner shares her expertise on the diversity of medicinal and culinary herbs. The handbook includes ancient wisdom on identifying, gathering, and processing local herbs. Gertrude Messner channels her experience into valuable recipes for salves, oils, and tinctures. Growing up connected to nature on a self-sufficient farm, she still runs the Neuschwendthof in Brandenberg with her husband. Her philosophy: to create a livable environment through simplicity and to pass on traditional knowledge about the effects of local herbs to future generations. Detailed information on local herbs, organized alphabetically, ancient herbal knowledge as a source of health.