ORF-E
German
1 x 33 min
Worldwide

For centuries, people have resorted to natural remedies to become healthy and heal. While herbal medicine was primarily practiced in monastery gardens for a long time, today modern medicine is also dedicated to the study of plant substances. Andrea Eder’s documentary explores the significance of plants in Christian popular piety, the difference between healing and becoming healthy, and accompanies experts in a variety of applications of herbs and plants – from cooking to the production of medicines. A scientific classification (University of Innsbruck) also provides insights into the possibilities and limitations of herbal medicine.