Here are some proven tips on how to get through this time well:
Why does the body react to the change of seasons at all? Without the many technical possibilities of today, people came to rest in winter. The days were short, people spent less time in the sun, it was cold, and there was no fresh food – or only a few herbs. People slept longer and worked less physically hard. Our bodies are still geared to that.
When spring comes, the metabolism switches from “hibernation” to activity (even today-at least in the countries where there are clear differences between the different seasons). This changeover seems to be exhausting for the body. From what is known so far, the winter break could have caused a vitamin D deficiency, for example. The sleep hormone melatonin was increased due to the darkness, serotonin was lower due to the lack of light.
The change is better accepted with exercise outside in the fresh air – if possible in the sunshine.
Additional: essential oils and the new plant shoots (which also contain other substances such as minerals, vitamins, etc.) support the transition. In the past, people were happy to find fresh herbs again after the winter and of course they ate them. Combinations of different plants/essential oils were/are the most effective
Related to the individual symptoms, essential oils and the following fresh plants help
Lemon: stimulates digestion
Neroli: Tonic on the liver, pancreas (which regulates all digestion),
Spearmint: Digestive, strong effect on bile activity
Peppermint: bile stimulant
Carrot Seed Oil: used to regenerate liver cells because of its active sesquiterpene alcohol content (50% carotol).
Ginger (inflammation in the body causes “wrong” hormone production, which can be corrected with ginger and, for example, lead to weight loss if overweight)
Fresh ginger or ginger from CO2 extraction
Wild garlic: purifies the blood, stimulates and strengthens, rich in iron and vitamin C
Nettle: calcium, potassium, silicic acid, high content of vitamin C.
Daisies are rich in vitamins A, C and E and many minerals
Gout: many mineral salts. has a neutralizing, strengthening and flushing effect
Dandelion: bitter substances, minerals, vitamins
mood lifting
There is something else important to add to this point: the immune system depends on the psychological state
Lemon: “The antidepressant effect can be attributed to the influence on the 5-HT-nergic metabolic pathway by influencing the 5-HT(1A) receptors (serotonin metabolism). Komiya & al 2006” http://www.tresenze.com/ace-in-the-sleeve-lemons/
neroli http://www.tresenze.com/was-gruent-so-gruen/
Bergamot: Still unknown proportions of bergamot oil model various neurotransmitters in the hippocampus of rats (limbic system/memory).
exhaustion and stress
spearmint: mental and physical exhaustion, stress-related ailments,
wild garlic
sloe blossoms
bergamot
lavender
rose
Weather sensitivity, low blood pressure / with dizziness
Lavender has a balancing effect in this case
Pains
lavender
Peppermint (this is often recommended for headaches, but not well tolerated by everyone, in which case lavender is better)
Rosemary
recipes
Fragrances- e.g. as a spray
against depressive moods
neroli hydrolate helps : Pure or + some bergamot oil in alcohol
Cravings for sweets
can be controlled with vanilla extract (not vanillin) and/or jasmine extract.
Quick effect for “on the go”: Refreshing and stimulating:
Pure peppermint hydrolate or + alcohol with lemon oil
Promotes the activity and regeneration of the liver:
yarrow essential oil
carrot seed essential oil
lemon essential oil
rosemary verbenone
50ml fatty oil: advantageous olive oil or sesame oil up to a maximum of 1ml essential oil
Distribute some of this in the area of the lower right rib cage in the evening,
possibly a warm, damp cloth over it and a pleasantly warm (!not hot!) hot-water bottle
for about half an hour, then rest.
“Detox” body care:
add to body milk or oil*) the following essential oils
About 0.5-0.75ml
juniper berry
grapefruit
lemon
cypress
rosemary verbenone
*) Spread the oil on the still wet skin after the shower
Or mix the above essential oils of the above oils with sea salt,
0.5 – 0.75 ml for 500 – 750 g sea salt
soak well
2-5 tablespoons per bath
There have been good experiences with the following recipe:
“Viking Recipe”
A few years ago I read an article about the “lack of” spring fatigue among the Vikings. There were indications of all sorts of diseases and sensitivities – but not a word about spring tiredness.
OK. They weren’t “effeminate citizens,” but is that enough of an explanation?
It was assumed that the consumption of young wild herbs in spring could have provided the necessary “pep”. Or a drink made from water and ground herbs. Because the horrible taste would leave me (and probably most others as well) rather stumbling through the streets for weeks, I added a few ingredients to the recipe.
Before you start collecting everything you see, it’s a good idea to know the plants. The very young shoots are rarely poisonous, but I would still stay away from foxgloves, henbane, rowan berries, etc.
Everyone knows a few non-poisonous plants: e.g. daisies, wild garlic, chickweed, goutweed, stinging nettle or dandelion. You can collect them without worrying and they are particularly well suited for these purposes.
Of course nobody collects next to a busy road or a dog run (hopefully…) – and: this is not a strawberry plantation where people keep planting again and again: So don’t take EVERYTHING from one place- it’s best to keep it that some bastard branches remain.
Many herbs that work well often grow en masse in one place. Just because something is rare doesn’t mean it’s particularly “powerful” or helpful. Such views ensured that rare plants were eradicated from their sites (in Bremen, for example, an orchid species in Blockland). The composition should help to make it drinkable without vomiting.. if possible – but “exclusivity” is not required – quite the opposite. Most remedies grow right where they are needed.
You only need a small amount for this recipe. Only the first approx. 2-3 cm of a very young shoot is collected – e.g. nettle, lesser celandine, prunus, goutweed, daisy, chickweed or even very young strawberry or raspberry leaves.
The plant should already have typical leaflets (the first 2 look the same on almost all of them and are probably not particularly effective) ONE small shoot per plant is enough. There should be at least 7 different ones and as fresh as possible. Herbs from the vegetable department of the supermarket maybe “allowed” as an “emergency” – e.g. if you only know 2 or 3 herbs. You can buy seeds for wild herbs for the balcony box – that works too if necessary. If you don’t have the opportunity every day, you can keep the next day’s ration wrapped in a damp cloth in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. However, you should not build up large inventories.
Rinse the sprouts well, place in a blender with freshly squeezed lemon, milk/buttermilk/kefir and blend well. (Or oat, soy or almond milk – then please make it yourself – or e.g. walnut oil + water) If possible – add a clove of garlic. Finally, season with a little salt. Drink it all in the morning if possible.
Lemon and something like milk improve the original Viking recipe because it allows the ingredients to be absorbed better and more completely.
Most people notice an effect after a single glass – but if you suffer from spring fatigue, that’s not enough: it takes at least 14 days. It doesn’t simply help, but is actually quite tasty. Everyone can experiment for themselves in which composition they like it best
This cure is intended for spring, when the first herbs are just beginning to shine through the earth and the trees have hardly any leaves. If the herbs have gotten bigger, they are no longer suitable for this. Apart from that, our metabolism is changing during this time and can really use the support of the drink.
In a nutshell
– at least 7 different (wild) herb tips – the top 2-3cm
Approx. one egg cup loosely filled (collected more? wrap in a slightly damp cloth and put in the vegetable drawer in the fridge)
–fresh (!) juice of 1/2-1 lemon
-1/2 to 1 clove of garlic
-a pinch of salt
–about 150-200ml kefir, buttermilk or a homemade vegetable substitute.
Into the blender and you’re done
and now: a bright start to spring!
Cheers! spring lethargy!
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