s'Frieda Wegerl

Here you will find all the online information about the medicinal plants of the herb trail on the Planneralm.

The abundance of alpine plants on the mountains is a beautiful reward for attentive observation during the ascents along the hiking trails.

In all this plant life, there is not only beauty but often also health. All the useful and healthy aspects of nature can certainly never replace a doctor.

But preventing on our own responsibility and, above all, paying attention to the signals of our body in time is already a very good step towards helpful folk medicine.

On behalf of the Planneralm 3000 platform, I wish you much joy in rediscovering our nature!

Andrea Stieg, Wild Herb Guide

Browse through the plants of the herb trail.

For Frieda Pötsch!

The medicinal herb trail is dedicated to the memory of our dear Donnersbach herbalist Frieda Pötsch, who actively supported us in carrying out and completing this project with her extensive knowledge of local herbal medicine.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to our village doctor Dr. Albin Rünstler, who helped us with documents and advice in describing the individual herbs.

This project is not intended to encourage herb collecting on the Planneralm, as some plants are under nature protection. You can purchase all products in health food stores or pharmacies. No guarantee can be given for the respective applications. Legal liability is therefore excluded.

For further information on the effects and applications of the individual plants, please klick on the names of the plants.

Nachschlagewerke und Quellen

Health from God's pharmacy, Maria Treben, Ennstaler Verlag
Home remedies and medicinal herbs throughout the year, Hanni Reichenvater, Leopold Stocker Verlag
Herbs for the soul, Father Hermann-Josef Weidinger, NP Verlag
The BLV Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, Andrew Chevallier, BLV-VerlagsgesmbH Munich
The Nature Pharmacy, Karin Buchart and Miriam Wiegle, Servus Verlag

Notes on the Herbal Education Trail

The abundance of Alpine flowers on the mountains from June to early August is a beautiful reward for the climb along the herbal education trail. In all these plants lies not only beauty but often health benefits as well. All the useful and beneficial gifts from nature can certainly not replace a doctor.

But taking responsibility for prevention and, above all, paying attention to our body’s signals in time is a very good step toward effective folk medicine. On behalf of the Plattform Planneralm 3000, I wish you much joy in rediscovering our natural world!

Andrea Stieg, Wild Herb Guide

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The content of the herbal education trail information has been created with care. However, errors can never be fully excluded. Advice on the use of plants is not medical guidance and has no legal implications. For questions regarding the content, you can contact Andrea Stieg directly; she is available at the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick: Planneralm 18, 8953 Donnersbach, +43 3683 / 8105 · info@grimmingblick.at

Content responsibility: Plattform Planneralm 3000 e.V.

Photos of the herbal education trail plants: © Harald Waupotitsch, (Arnica, Eyebright, Clubmoss, Burnet Saxifrage, Birch, Tormentil, Broadleaf Plantain, Nettle, Speedwell, Fern, Spruce, Lady’s Mantle, Yellow Bedstraw, Heather, Raspberry, Coltsfoot, Iceland Moss, St. John’s Wort, Orchid, Mountain Pine, Dandelion, Meadowsweet, Masterwort, Wild Thyme, Horse Mint, Yarrow, Cowslip, Bilberries, Rowan, Willowherb, Horsetail) and iStockphoto.com (Mullein, Narrowleaf Plantain, Angelica).

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