Learning and Knowledge

The secondary plant substances of the cowslip Primula veris have an expectorant effect and thus help with bronchitis, among other things.

The more a plant's appearance reminds us of something, the more myths and legends surround it. A good example is the primrose, named after its appearance.

The small crocus originally comes from the Middle East. Since the ancient Persian Empire, “the yellow”, as saffron is translated, has been one of Iran’s most important export goods. In Oriental medicine, the anti-inflammatory saffron has been used for thousands of years. But its history is also closely linked to our country and it also has a long tradition here – in Lower Austria, cultivation has been documented since the 13th century.