Food Crops

Research Topic: Silicic Acid

From the perspective of a holistic approach to nutrition, as pioneered by figures such as Rudolf Steiner, Udo Renzenbrink, and Heinz Grill, the presence and effects of silicic acid in the diet is an important and fascinating topic. In both, plants and the human body, this primarily involves the stems, leaf regions,husks and awns of cereal ears; in humans, it involves all ligaments and supporting tissues, the skind and the senses.

Spelt (Triticum spelta)

By Ursula Rütimann, November 2025 Spelt belongs to the wheat genus and is closely related to common wheat. It is also known as dinkel wheat. Spelt and wheat were cultivated together in some regions and crossed with each other, which is why there are many hybrid forms of spelt. History of spelt Spelt is also […]

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