Why bitter substances are healthy
Due to our often sweet and salty diet, the body cannot absorb enough bitter substances, which are very important for health.
Swedish herbs: Also intended for the skin
Some are of the opinion that Swedish bitters or Swedish herbs are only intended for internal use. In fact, the Swedish herbs made into ointments or tinctures can also be used externally.
Mountain pine: Austrian all-rounder
Mountain pine oil is an essential oil that is extracted and processed from fresh pine needles and twig tips. The mountain pine is a tree native to Austria - mainly Tyrol, Vorarlberg and East Tyrol.
The strength of wormwood is the help of man
Wormwood is a medicinal plant that is native to the eastern Mediterranean. The essential oils of the herb, which contain a very high concentration of bitter substances, have been said to have high healing properties since ancient times.
Award from the Austrian patent office
Holzhacker Franzbranntwein was approved by the Austrian patent office in 2020 with the words: “The Holzhacker brand is not only considered strong, powerful and traditional, but has also received several awards for its packaging design. A real champion and that since 1954. ”excellent.
Propolis – Natural vitamin booster
Propolis is produced by bees as a protective barrier, so to speak as a closure of the beehive, in order to protect the beehive from pathogens.
Arnica – the wonder of nature
The leaves in the forest are already starting to change color - summer is over. Anyone who owns a garden knows what that means: hedges are trimmed, oleanders are wintered and vegetable beds are covered. But you don't just have to be careful with the plants, you shouldn't forget your hands either. Working with earth and water dries out our skin.
Camphor as an aid to sore muscles
Camphor is a white crystalline powder with a pungent odor and a cooling effect. The essential oil is extracted from cracks and cracks in the wood of 50-60 year old camphor trees, which are native to East Asia and East Africa.
Greetings from Luis Trenker
Luis Trenker - actor and mountaineering enthusiast - was a huge fan of Holzhacker products. He has written a personal message on the picture: “Go forth, Holzhacker sends its regards!”
Thanks from Turl Jelinek (known cab driver from vienna)
In the 1950s, Turl Jelinek was a very well-known cab driver from Vienna who sent the following message to company founder Robert Schrenk in 1958: “With heartfelt gratitude, I can confirm that the bottle of Holzhacker rubbing alcohol you gave to me has been of great value on my journeys.” The picture itself also has a caption: “Dedicated with the greatest of respect, Turl Jelinek.”