Two-thirds of the German population use natural remedies. Therefore, it is all the more important to make useful and informative content about our most trusted medicinal plants accessible. In this book, Margot and Roland Spohn describe the 41 most important medicinal plants and provide information on which ailments they can be used for and in what form. They also do not forget to highlight possible side effects and risks. For each medicinal plant, readers receive information on botany, habitat, the parts of the plant used, active ingredients, medical effects, and their significance in the history of healing. Brilliant photos of all the presented species, useful tips for self-cultivation, and information on similar plant species complete this practical guide.