Well, for our teasel tinctures, the teasel root capsules and the balm we use fresh, annual roots of the wild teasel. In fact, the wild teasel is a biennial plant. The plant from the teasel family spends its first year of growth forming a strong root and a rosette of leaves above ground. The stem and thorn head are nowhere to be found here. And that is how the teasel is harvested and processed. What a pity? Well, that is how its medicinal benefits are greatest. See the book “Cure Lyme disease naturally” by Wolf-Dieter Storl in the area Literature.
In the second year of growth, the teasels form the stem, the thorny head and – for about one to two weeks – the pink ring around it. Great to look at and a first-class photo subject.
The head, however, has a real use for the plant: between the spines you can find the seeds for propagation. If the wind knocks the plant over or it is just shaken, a larger local colony can form in this way. It's even more beautiful to look at.
We use these seeds and make them available to our farmers. This way, you as a customer can be sure that you will always get the right plant. By the way, many private customers want to have teasels in their garden. Ask us, we can help :-).
This is our Kardenfeld on the outskirts of Bergatreute. Now known throughout the town.
Want more photos? Sure, go to the gallery: Kardenwelt Photo Gallery