Calendar of the balsamic time

The balsamic time is the period in which a plant contains the greatest quantity of active principles, in other words, the substances necessary for healing purposes.
Each species of plant has a balsamic time, during which there is greater production and a higher concentration of active substances in the different parts of the plant.
In ancient times the moment plants were gathered was based on experience and traditions that were handed down orally or codified in texts on medical botany. Propitiatory rituals related to the activity of the plant were often carried out at the time of gathering, which would include the recital of prayers.
As plants were attributed with a spirit, called psyke, it was believed that this could be influenced by external elements such as man, the seasons or the stars.

Winter plants
Alder buckthorn
Bitter orange
Cypress
Elm
Laurel

Spring plants
Artichoke
Camomile
Cherry
Chestnut
Dandelion
Eglantine
Ginko
Hawthorn
Manna
Nettle
Oak
Parsley
Passionflower
Peach
Poppy
Prune
Valerian

Summer plants
Agrimony
Aaron's beard
Borage
Burdock
Coriander
Cumin
Eyebright
Fennel
Fenugreek
Gooseberry
Grindelia
Ground pine
Honeysuckle
Horehound
Horsetail
Ivy
Lavender
Linden
Mallow
Marshmallow
Melissa
Milfoil
Mint
Mugwort
Myrtle
Oats
Pot marigold
Privet
Rosemary
Rue
Sage
Thyme
Wheat

Autumn plants
Chicory
Juniper
Liquorice
Nettle
Oak
Saffron
Valerian

MEDICINAL PLANTS >>

TRANSFORMATION >>

PLANT PREPARATIONS MANUAL >>

BALSAMIC TIME >>

PRAYERS >>