Gundelrebe, also known as Gundermann, is an old medicinal plant that has largely been largely forgotten today. The non-toxic herb contains some active ingredients that have been proven to have real healing effects. What is the effect of Gundelrebe?
What effect does the gundel vine have?
The effect of gundel vine is based on ingredients such as essential oil, tannins and bitter substances, which have anti-inflammatory, digestive and metabolism-stimulating properties. It can be used for complaints such as abscesses, tumors, eye problems and to stimulate the metabolism.
What active ingredients does the gundel vine contain?
- Essential Oil
- tannins
- Bitter substances
Especially the essential oil plays an important role. If the leaves are crushed, a spicy, slightly minty scent is noticeable. The oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and can be used internally and externally.
The tannins and bitter substances contained in gundel vine have a digestive stimulating effect. They also stimulate the metabolism. The healing effect is also noticeable in chronic coughs, bladder and kidney diseases.
Healing effects with Hildegard von Bingen
Gundel vine was already very popular as a medicinal herb in the Middle Ages. Hildegard von Bingen used the herb for headaches and earaches. Other doctors of the time recommended the herb for hip and liver problems.
What complaints is Gundelrebe used against today?
- Abscesses
- Tumors
- Eye problems
- Stimulation of metabolism
The best collecting time for Gundermann
The medicinal herb is very common and can be found in fields and fallow land. The herb is collected from March to June or as long as it sprouts.
Tinctures, ointments and compresses can be made from gundel vines, which can be applied externally to wounds that heal poorly.
The ground vine also achieves its healing effect when used internally when drunk as a tea or diluted tincture.
Gundel vine as a spice
Due to its slightly spicy taste, the edible gundel vine is used as a he althy herb in the kitchen. The herb gives egg dishes, quark and salads a spicy taste. Basically, gundel vine can be used in the same way as peppermint or thyme.
The fresh leaves contain a lot of vitamin C. They can be used whole or chopped into wild herb salads. However, mixed salads should not contain too many ground vine leaves as the taste drowns out all other aromas.
Gundelrebe was once even used as a substitute for pepper. The herb can also be used instead of hops.
Tip
The name can be traced back to the Old High German word Gund for pus. The medicinal herb was already used back then to heal abscesses.
