Zdravlje iz Božje ljekarne
A traditional herbal guide covering plant identification, gathering and preparation, alongside the author’s experiences with herbal teas, tinctures, ointments, baths and compresses.
Health Through God’s Pharmacy by Maria Treben brings together traditional herbal knowledge, preparation methods and personal accounts. Rooted in the author’s religious outlook and confidence in nature, it presents knowledge of plants as a heritage to be preserved and passed on.
The opening section discusses gathering, drying and storing herbs. It describes preparations including teas, cold extracts, tinctures, fresh juices, herbal poultices, ointments and oils. Baths and compresses receive attention as part of the household practices outlined in the book.
Entries cover plants such as nettle, chamomile, yarrow, wild garlic and comfrey, with the uses Treben attributes to them. Swedish bitters also feature prominently. Recipes and descriptions are interwoven with anecdotal accounts, while an index of complaints helps readers locate particular subjects.
The book will interest readers of herbal traditions, folk medicine and the cultural history of natural remedies. Its therapeutic claims reflect traditional practice and the author’s testimony; they should not be treated as proof of clinical effectiveness or as a substitute for professional medical care.
One copy is available
