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    The Secret World of Herbs



    Herbs are fascinating “all-rounders”: They are fragrant, tasty, and have healing properties. Since the beginning of human history, they have inspired individuals and cultures around the world, especially through their effects – in the kitchen, laboratory, or witch’s den. This five-part series undertakes a journey of discovery through 11 countries, exploring the intriguing cultural histories surrounding the use of herbs – in the Provence, the Alps, in the Balkans, Latin America and India. We meet Ayurvedic doctors, natural healers, farmers, modern herbal fairies, and cooks – captivating story-tellers, all of them equipped with a deep understanding of the world of herbs. Elaborate aerial and time-lapse footage transports us to distant regions rich in herbs. With an avid eye, each film examines the complex processes involved in the making of tinctures, oils, and natural remedies. Whether herbs be exotic or domestic, they hold numerous stories – herbs being the seasonings of human culture.

    00:00 The Alps
    44:14 The Balkans
    01:27:23 India
    02:10:15 Latin America
    02:53:22 Provence

    Directors: Bärbel Jacks, Sebastian Lindemann, Rolf Lambert, Christian Stiefenhofer, Ilka Franzmann

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    2. @eustaciogriego1912 on

      Nature can be wonderful if we treated fair. Only three hours they didn’t even cover half of South America and the healers of herbs in that country there are thousands of undiscovered herbs we little Now of , and more to come in the future .Thank you for your video and the information and your efforts.

    4. @Jenvlogs404 on

      Very well explored and different regions were intriguing, thank you for showing the different parts too like north versus south and east lndia. I wrote down many of the plants and some I didn’t even know about in my own country, including the holy basil and where indigo comes from.

    7. @Shihanahbentabuha on

      استغفر الله سبحان الله ايمانهم بنبيهم عيسى عليه السلام انه بعثه الله لعبادة الله وحده واقاموا لتوراة كما انزله الله على عيسى عليه السلام بظون تحريف لكان افضل لهم من هذه الاحتفالات التي ماانزل الله فيها من سلطان الحمد لله دائما وابدا على نعمة التوحيد وعبادة الله وحده لا شريك له

    9. @bizzybee852 on

      Great documentary! I enjoyed learning about all of the wild and cultivated herbs from around the world. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of the use of herbs as medicine, food, skin care, perfumes, dyes, aromatherapy, arts and crafts, and therapeutic remedies.

    10. @seanjustg5425 on

      beUtifull. We are almost to a time where we wont have to 6protect against "bad people." Thanx be to g🌏od💞😊thanx for this wanderfull documentary as well.✌

    13. @1978Marinac on

      Poor countries makes medicine and sell to Germany for small amount of money, France sell perfume smelling like fog for small fortune.Where is story about digging lithium in poor countries and destroy all environment???and that molecular cuisine looks like someone forgot to close window when lawnmower crossing by.

    16. @janshabangu991 on

      What a great joy to have watched this video from Soweto, South Africa.
      I am a retired Pastor and have started a backyard herbal garden for my family's health needs. I would like to connect with someone who might visit South Africa in the future.

    18. @sunwukong2959 on

      1:45:54 Chrysopogon zizanioides – (Tamizh Name is Vetiver which is corrupted from Vizhalver, Ver means root)
      there are many song about this root in Tamizh; eg. Vettiveru Vaasam Vedalapulla Nesam (fragrance of the vetiver and fondness of the naïve damsel)

    21. @Karentaylor-s6h on

      This is priceless. I am in Heaven sew 🌿 herbs. Cat nip for Niki every day. Demons, witchcraft, ask God for protection. What is done to you goes back to them 10 times over. It is the law send them love for healing.

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