Instead of painkillers: herbs against the New Year's hangover
Created: 12/29/2022, 1:00 p.m
On New Year's Eve, the world toasts the new year.
Luckily, anyone who wakes up the next morning with a hangover can get help from the natural pharmacy.
Ginger belongs in the hangover potion.
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Who doesn't know the problem: After a lavish New Year's Eve party, your head is buzzing the next day.
A glass of sparkling wine here, a little champagne there - and the party is already more fun.
For many people it is practically part of etiquette to toast the new year with a drink.
The rude awakening comes the next morning.
Anyone who has looked too deeply into the glass often suffers from a pounding headache, nausea and dizziness.
In addition, there is a general malaise – one would prefer not to get out of bed at all, but rather spend the whole day in a darkened room.
But that doesn't have to be the case: Fortunately, there are helpers from the natural pharmacy who can get you fit and alert again in no time at all on New Year's morning.
All you need for this are various herbs that you can easily get from the pharmacy.
Recipe for the Bombproof Hangover Potion
Even Asterix and Obelix swore by a legendary magic potion.
While this blend doesn't give you superhuman strength, it does provide much-needed relief from hangover ailments.
The main ingredients are marjoram, yarrow and freshly grated ginger roots.
Put a teaspoon of each of these herbs in a large mug and then pour in 250 milliliters of boiling water.
The tea should steep for ten minutes, then you can strain it.
If you like it a little sweeter, you can add a teaspoon of honey and stir well.
When the tea has reached a comfortable temperature, you can sip it.
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You may be wondering why these three herbs – marjoram, ginger, yarrow – are recommended for a hangover?
After all, it is not for nothing that the saying goes: “For every evil there is a herb”.
Below we explain how the miracle herbs work.
Marjoram has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries.
Since it is particularly good for indigestion and relieves cramps and gas, it is often used to flavor heavy and greasy dishes.
But marjoram is much more than “just” a kitchen spice.
It also invigorates the nerves and can help with headaches, dizziness and stomach problems.
The ancient Arabs are said to have used marjoram as an anti-hangover plant.
So it's worth having this natural remedy not only on the spice shelf, but also as a tea.
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About ginger
you really can't get around in winter.
After all, what helps a cold better than hot ginger tea with lemon and honey?
But ginger is not just a vitamin C bomb.
The root tuber contains many other valuable vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, which the body urgently needs after a night of drinking.
Because alcohol not only deprives us of water, but also of important minerals.
In addition, ginger provides relief from nausea and headaches and boosts the metabolism.
In fact, ginger is considered nature's aspirin because the pungent substances it contains (gingerols) work in a similar way to acetylsalicylic acid and inhibit the same enzymes as the drug.
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At first glance, yarrow may seem like the underdog in the herb mix.
It is not typically used in cooking, nor is it a popular tea ingredient.
This may also be due to the bitter taste of yarrow.
But as a medicinal plant, it has a long tradition.
The Greeks are said to have used it to heal wounds.
Yarrow has antispasmodic, digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.
It is also an absolute miracle cure for hangovers: As bitter herb, it supports the liver in detoxification.
Yarrow also stimulates the kidneys with its potassium content, which means that toxins can be excreted even better.
Honey can also help with hangovers.
Unlike industrial sugar, honey contains a lot of fructose.
This is converted into enzymes that help break down alcohol faster.
In addition, honey quickly fills up the body's energy reserves due to its high fructose content.
Because alcohol lowers blood sugar levels, honey can help relieve the morning-after feeling of weakness.