The key to heaven or the cowslip is currently in full bloom and is beautiful to look at. The name comes from the form. The flowers are supposed to represent the keychain and the stem one of the keys. The name Heaven Key has been popularly known since the 12th century and is intended to indicate that Peter has such a beautiful bunch of keys for his Gate of Heaven.

For Andrea the herb witch at the Bichl, the effect of the keychain as a medicinal plant is particularly important.

The main application he finds against cough as tea. It has an expectorant and relaxing effect. Its effective forces also unfold against nervousness and neuralgia. It is even said to help against migraines.

In recent years, the key to heaven has become very rare and is under special protection with us. It must therefore not be collected.

But it can also be grown very well in your own garden and there you can harvest it and use its healing powers.

As with all medicinal plants, you should talk to the doctor you trust before use to clarify possible risks and interactions, for example with medication.