Rockrose and cat's claw - two medicinal plants that, in times like these, are more important than ever. Not only are they a true health secret weapon — they also have a long history.

ROCKrose – THANK THE GODS

The Greek goddesses and the warlike Ares have already argued about the healing properties of cistus. The goddesses believed that the plant should beautify, the warrior claimed the plant as a remedy for wounds. Both were right - because the plant has a beautifying and wound-healing effect at the same time.

But the cistus, which is mainly native to the Mediterranean region, not only has these two properties - it is a real all-round talent.

ALL-ROUND TALENT ROCKROSE – 5 reasons:

• it is an absolute health booster for colds and flu - both preventive and acute
• it is often used for skin diseases – internally and externally
• it is a real fungus enemy and therefore a real gift for Candida
• it is excellent for inflammation in the mouth and throat and kills bacteria
• it eliminates heavy metals from the body

CAT'S CLAW – ANTIVIRAL HERBAL MIRACLE

But the cat's claw should not be underestimated either - because just as the cat extends its claws to protect itself from the enemy, the sacred plant offers protection against diseases.

The cat's claw has been used as a medicinal plant by the Native Americans for thousands of years. However, it was not until the 1960s that an Austrian journalist became acquainted with cat's claw and its healing properties during a mountain expedition. After 1974, the plant could be identified after the medicine men revealed where it was growing. In the meantime, the cat's claw has been classified as a medicinal plant in Austria.

Unfortunately, this powerful plant is still underestimated far too much - because precisely in times like these, it is one of the most important preventive means to strengthen and protect the body.

PROTECT YOURSELF WITH CAT'S CLAW – 5 reasons:

• it regulates the immune system
• it has the ability to regenerate cells and build new cells
• it strengthens the body's defenses and should therefore not be missing from any home or first-aid kit
• it is particularly successful in rheumatism therapy
• it is one of the plants with the greatest antiviral potential

Our author

MARION BUDOVINSKY

Certified nutrition trainer

Qualified TEM practitioner

certified Preventologist®

Crazy, versatile, ambitious, adaptable, chaotic, risk taker, funny and a total health freak.

My great passion is healthy eating. My numerous training courses have led me into the plant-based diet and the world of medicinal mushrooms and medicinal plants. Due to my passion for healthy cooking, I turned my hobby into a job: I am responsible for the healthy kitchen of the employees in an Upper Austrian company and have been giving vegan cooking workshops for over 6 years. Boredom is the worst thing for me, so I need a lot of variety in my life. When I'm not cooking, I coach two synchronized figure skating teams, amuse my two daughters (7 and 15), jump in an ice bath, and devour books on health.