Autumn is the time when the healing forces of nature are gathered: many wild herbs develop their maximum content of valuable ingredients in the colder months. Perfect for tea, home remedies and the pantry. Who else now? Nettle seedsyarrow, plantain, rose hips and pumpkin, benefits from maximum vitamins, minerals and healing effects. In this article you will find out which parts you can use September AND October should choose and the best way to preserve the plants.
1. Brennessel (Nettle dioica)
Nettle it is rich in iron and vitamin C and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is ideal for blood purifying herbal teas and can also be used as a base for hair conditioners. Now, in autumn, especially the seeds are ideal for harvesting.
2. Hagebutte (Rosa canina)
The fruits of dog rose they are a concentrate of vitamin C and strengthen the immune system. Especially during the cold season it is worth collecting and processing rose hips for tea or powder in raw quality. Their anti-inflammatory effects make them ideal for the cold season. We show you how to prepare a powder in this video.
Recipes and inspiration for autumn
You can find lots of wild plant portraits, recipes and inspiration for autumn in our new autumn edition Wild Herbs Magazine (available here). In addition to the current issue, you can also purchase all other issues still available in our shop www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de
3. Yarrow millefolium (Achillea millefolium)
yarrow It is traditionally prized as a female herb because it relieves menstrual problems. It can be used fresh or dried as a tea. Their wound healing properties also make them a good aid for minor injuries.
4. Greedweed (Aegopodium podagraria)
Greedy It has a very aromatic taste and is rich in nutrients. The wild plant can be used against inflammation and rheumatism. In autumn you can still harvest it for salads or smoothies as its young leaves are particularly tender.
5. Löwenzahn (Taraxacum officinale)
The roots of dandelions they are particularly powerful today and are ideal for cleansing the liver. They have a draining effect and support the metabolism. Dry the roots and use them to prepare a strengthening herbal tea. In autumn the dandelion leaves also sprout again. In the so-called second spring, many young, tender leaves sprout again, which can be wonderfully used in wild herb salads.
Even in autumn, nature offers us precious wild herbs and medicinal plants. Those who harvest now can stock up on natural remedies for the winter. Whether nettle, rosehip or dandelion, each plant has its own strength that you can harness. Get out and harvest before the frost hits!
How to gently preserve wild herbs in autumn?
Drying is one of the best methods to preserve the precious ingredients of wild herbs. The gentlest way to do this is at low temperatures below 38 degrees. A dehydrator is ideal for drying herbs evenly and slowly. Alternatively, you can use the oven: simply heat it up briefly on a low level and then use the residual heat without electricity. Since humidity is often high in autumn, this method is more practical than drying in the open air. You can find out everything about the conservation of wild herbs in our book «Preserving wild herbs: the best methods and recipes“(available here), which is also in ours Starter set for autumn (available here) is found.
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