Questions and answers
Trouble sleeping: the herbal pharmacy's answer
What is traditionally used for restlessness before sleep, which Ašič blend that is, and when it is time to see a doctor.
Advice and answers
The questions people really ask us, and the pharmacist's answers. Alongside them, guides to making and using herbs, and news from Stična.
Everything from Stična, newest first.
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Questions and answers
Trouble sleeping
What is traditionally used for restlessness before sleep, which Ašič blend that is, and when it is time to see a doctor.
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Questions and answers
Bloating and wind
Fennel, anise and caraway for bloating: which Ašič blend contains them and when the trouble belongs with a doctor.
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Immunity in winter
Echinacea and ImunoSIT in supporting immunity: what is traditionally used, when to start and what it does not replace.
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Questions and answers
Cough and sore throat
Marshmallow, plantain and wild thyme for a cold: Chest Tea and Nosopret, and the signs that call for a doctor.
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The menopause
MenoSIT and wellbeing in the menopause: what the blend eases, what to do about sleeplessness and why it is no substitute for talking to a gynaecologist.
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Urinary tract infection
What is traditionally used for mild urinary trouble, why drinking fluids comes first and when a doctor is essential.
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Questions and answers
Cracked hands
Hand Cream and Calendula Ointment for dry winter skin, what helps beyond applying them and when it is something else.
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The liver and metabolism
Artichoke, HepaSIT and MetaSIT after rich days, what the folk word cleansing means and why the liver does the work itself.
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Tea for a baby
BebeSIT for wind and cramps: how to make it for a baby and which signs mean seeing a doctor at once.
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Herbs during pregnancy
Why many herbs are not advised in pregnancy, which are often mentioned and why the answer belongs with your gynaecologist.
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How to take apple cider vinegar
How Ašič's apple cider vinegar is used in the kitchen and as a drink, why always diluted and when it is better avoided.
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Bruises and swelling
Arnica after exertion: when to cool, when to rub in an ointment, how to apply it and which signs mean it is an injury.
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Care of dry skin
Comfrey and Calendula Ointment for dry winter skin, when to apply them and when it is something for a dermatologist.
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Which ointment to choose
Arnica, comfrey, calendula, horse chestnut and lavender: how Ašič's ointments differ and what each is traditionally used for.
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Advice
Making an infusion
The ratio, the temperature and the time: the three things that decide how much is extracted from the herb at all.
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News
A new look
The packaging is new, the recipe is the same. We changed what could be seen and did not touch what is inside.
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Advice
When to gather
Father Ašič gathered in the morning, once the dew had dried. The reason was not superstitious.
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News
The nursery opens
Herb seedlings, perennials and advice on which plant will survive at all in your garden.
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News
Holidays
Over the holidays the hours are shorter. The online shop takes orders without a break.
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Advice
Tea through the year
The herb cupboard changes with the seasons, not because custom commands it, but because what grows changes too.
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News
School groups
A visit to the garden with an explanation takes about an hour. We receive groups by arrangement.
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Advice
Fasting and herbs
In the monastery fasting is a yearly rhythm, not a diet. Herbs accompanied it as a support, not as a substitute for food.
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News
New teas
From Ašič's notes we have brought back into the regular range a few blends that were not there until now.
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News
NOTICE: Herb shop CLOSED on 4 June
Dear visitors, we inform you that the STIČNA HERBAL PHARMACY will be CLOSED on Thursday 4 June 2026 because of the ABBOT'S DAY. Published: 29 May 2026
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Advice
The garden in spring
Between the first of March and the end of June the garden changes from an empty bed into what visitors photograph.
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News
Fair Day
Because of what is happening in the monastery, the pharmacy and tea room are closed that day.
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News
Superb Ašič vinegars for every master and gourmet
For all master cooks, gourmets and lovers of natural products we have prepared a special line of Ašič's apple cider vinegars in quality glass packaging. Published: 13 May 2026
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News
Home-produced honey of the highest quality
We are pleased to present a new offer in our shop: genuine home-produced honey from the local area! Available is top-quality honey from Čebelarstvo Kastelic. Published: 20 February 2026
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News
Monastery Pumpkin Seed Oil (January 2026)
On the shelves of Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy a limited batch of excellent, 100 % pumpkin seed oil from the oldest Slovenian monastery is available again, produced by ... Published: 16 January 2026
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News
Merry Christmas and a happy 2026
The Father Simon Ašič Herbal Pharmacy wishes you a blessed Christmas and, above all, a happy and healthy New Year 2026! Published: 18 December 2025
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News
KRRT: herbal support for the body to Father Simon Ašič's recipe
For many complaints Father Simon Ašič recommended natural preparations from medicinal plants. Among them KRRT holds a special place. Published: 15 October 2025
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News
The reopening of Father Simon Ašič's renovated shop
On Thursday 18 September we were glad to open the doors of our renovated herb shop! On this occasion we invite you to visit us and discover a wide range of quality herbal products. Published: 23 September 2025
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News
Chronic venous insufficiency
Varicose veins are unnaturally widened veins through which the flow of venous blood is obstructed. They most often appear on the legs. Published: 28 August 2025
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News
The 10th Health Festival
On 6 September 2025 we will take part in the Health Festival organised by Lekarna Ljubljana, and we invite you to visit us. See you on Kongresni trg! Published: 20 August 2025
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News
Apple cider vinegar: natural power from the home pantry
In our time we return more and more often to natural solutions for keeping healthy. One of the simple but extremely effective remedies known to many generations before us is apple cider vinegar. Published: 17 June 2025
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News
International Tea Day with Father Simon Ašič's teas (2025)
On International Tea Day, 21 May, we offer 10 % off all of Father Simon Ašič's tea blends when ordered through our website (valid for orders placed on that day). Published: 16 May 2025
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News
A blessed Easter
We wish you a lovely and blessed Easter. The team of the Father Simon Ašič Herbal Pharmacy Published: 18 April 2025
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News
Fasting
The benefits or purposes of fasting vary. Fasting is one of the few successful natural methods of detoxification. It helps in treating metabolic diseases that originate in diet, and helps to keep our physical and mental ability. Published: 3 March 2025
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News
Change of opening hours (2025)
We inform our valued customers that from 1 February 2025 the monastery shop in Stična will again be open Monday to Friday between 9 and 16, on Saturdays between 8 and 13, and closed on Sundays and holidays. You are cordially invited to visit us. Published: 27 January 2025
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News
Merry Christmas and a happy 2025
The Father Simon Ašič Herbal Pharmacy wishes you a blessed Christmas and, above all, a happy and healthy New Year 2025! Published: 18 December 2024
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News
Apple cider vinegar as an aid to weight loss?
Studies show that taking apple cider vinegar can reduce appetite and, together with a calorie-restricted diet, help to reduce body weight and the levels of plasma triglycerides and total cholesterol. Published: 1 August 2024
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News
Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Spray
We use the herbal spray to freshen rooms and work surfaces with a pleasant, natural scent and as a natural help in keeping away annoying insects. Published: 26 July 2024
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News
New: gift sets
We have prepared for you a new selection of gift sets made up of natural products from Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy. We like to give special gifts to special people. Published: 31 May 2024
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News
Insomnia
Insomnia is a psychophysiological sleep disorder in which we cannot fall asleep. It can cause trouble with concentration and learning. It is a serious disorder connected with a lowered quality of life for the individual... Published: 24 May 2024
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International Tea Day with Father Simon Ašič's teas (2024)
On International Tea Day, 21 May, we offer 10 % off all of Father Simon Ašič's tea blends when ordered through our website (valid for orders placed on that day). Published: 14 May 2024
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News
Arnica Ointment
We use arnica ointment for bruises, contusions, dislocations, sprains and fractures, because it acts against inflammation and pain and prevents the formation of blood clots. Published: 9 May 2024
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News
NEW: Filtered Ašič's Home-made Apple Cider Vinegar
Filtered Ašič's Home-made Apple Cider Vinegar is available to buy on our website, in the monastery shop in Stična, and soon in better stocked shops around Slovenia. Published: 15 April 2024
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News
New in March: Czech chocolates
Superb, hand-made chocolates from a sister Trappistine monastery in the Czech Republic. Published: 8 March 2024
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The Monastery Nursery open from 5 March
We inform the valued customers of our Stična Monastery Nursery that from 5 March quality primulas, house plants, perennials, vegetable seedlings, fruit trees ... will be available again. Published: 1 March 2024
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News
Colds
In the colder months colds often appear, such as influenza, bronchitis, tonsillitis, a runny nose, headaches and a cough. Mullein is an exceptional medicinal plant for use in a cough... Published: 26 January 2024
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News
Merry Christmas and a happy 2024
The Father Simon Ašič Herbal Pharmacy wishes you a blessed Christmas and, above all, a happy and healthy New Year 2024! Published: 16 December 2023
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Advent in Stična
The holidays are knocking at the door, so we kindly invite you to the first Advent in Stična. An unforgettable experience awaits you in the shelter of the mighty Stična monastery. Published: 13 November 2023
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The Cistercian Way: traces left by the monks over the centuries
At the end of this September the Cistercian Way came to life in Stična, part of an international hiking trail more than 6,300 kilometres long that links the monastic landscapes of six European countries. Published: 22 November 2023
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You are invited to an evening of talk on authenticity, cultural heritage and the work of Fr Ašič
You are invited to an evening of talk on authenticity, cultural heritage and the work of Father Simon Ašič on Tuesday 19 September at 19.00. Published: 12 September 2023
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News
Join us at the Festival for the Third Age!
Join us at Cankarjev dom at the Festival for the Third Age from 27 to 29 September 2023, from 9 to 18. Published: 11 September 2023
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The 8th Health Festival
On 9 September 2023 we will take part in the Health Festival organised by Lekarna Ljubljana and we invite you to visit us. See you on Kongresni trg! Published: 31 August 2023
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Your memories and experiences with Father Simon Ašič
Share with us your positive experiences with using Father Simon Ašič's products, or memories of Father Simon Ašič, when with his experience and knowledge he helped you overcome health problems. Published: 11 July 2023
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Advice
Calendula Drops
In folk medicine we use calendula drops for skin ulcers, scratches, minor wounds (which shrink faster than if nothing were put on them), insect bites and grazes. Published: 13 June 2023
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News
The official opening of Father Simon Ašič's herb garden
On Sunday 4 June, as part of the Fair Day in Stična, Father Simon Ašič's herb garden was blessed and officially opened. On this occasion vine seedlings were ceremonially planted in the garden ... Published: 12 June 2023
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Come to Fair Day in Stična!
On Sunday 4 June, between 11 and 17, interesting events will take place in the square by the Stična basilica and in Father Simon Ašič's herb garden, close to the oldest Slovenian monastery. Published: 22 May 2023
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International Tea Day with Father Simon Ašič's teas (2023)
On International Tea Day, 21 May, we offer 10 % off all of Father Simon Ašič's tea blends when ordered through our website (valid for orders placed on that day). Published: 15 May 2023
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News
New in February
We make the sparkling honey wine to an old monastery recipe from quality Slovenian honey and mineral-rich spring water, which we seek out in the hidden corners of the Slovenian mountains. Published: 20 February 2023
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Change of opening hours (2023)
We inform our valued customers that from 1 February 2023 the opening hours of the herb shop and pharmacy will change, as follows: - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 to 16, - Wednesday from 8 to 17, - Saturday from 8 to 13. Published: 27 January 2023
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New in January
A new range of products is available on the website and on the shelves of Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy: Stična monastery liqueurs and gift vouchers. Published: 19 January 2023
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The nativity crib at Stična Monastery
You are cordially invited to see the famous Stična nativity crib, which you can combine with a visit to other sights, and you are also cordially invited to a warm and tasty herbal tea at Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy. Published: 20 December 2022
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News
Monastery Pumpkin Seed Oil (December 2022)
On the shelves of Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy a limited batch of excellent, 100 % pumpkin seed oil from the oldest Slovenian monastery is available again, produced by ... Published: 14 December 2022
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News
Fr Simon Ašič's products soon in a new look
Ašič's apple cider vinegar will be followed, in its new look, step by step by the other products of the well-known brand of Father Simon Ašič. Published: 17 November 2022
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News
Garlic
Father Simon Ašič recommended garlic for atherosclerosis and raised cholesterol and raised blood pressure, for infections of the airways, and for use in cooking for the general health of a person.
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The herb shop is closed on Saturday 17 September because of the Stična Youth Festival
The herb shop and pharmacy are closed on Saturday 17 September 2022 because of the Stična Youth Festival.
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The 7th Health Festival
On 3 September 2022 we will take part in the Health Festival organised by Lekarna Ljubljana and we invite you to visit us. See you on Kongresni trg! Published: 19 August 2022
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Advice
Clay
Clay has an extraordinary power of absorption. It binds all poisons in the organism and is excreted unchanged. Clay, or loam, is a mineral mixture in which aluminosilicates predominate. Published: 26 March 2022
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Advice
The "Cleanse the Body" Set
With the preparations pure clay, the tea for improving the metabolism, KRRT drops, Lenten tea and House Tea we help the body excrete unwanted substances more easily, such as heavy metals. Published: 15 March 2022
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News
Artichoke Drops
By taking artichoke drops, 15 drops three times a day with meals, we lower the amount of LDL cholesterol and fats in the blood. Two bitter compounds are known in the artichoke ... Published: 20 February 2022
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Monastery Pumpkin Seed Oil (February 2022)
From today Father Simon Ašič's Herbal Pharmacy also has a limited batch of excellent 100 % pumpkin seed oil from the oldest Slovenian monastery, produced and bottled by the monks of the Cistercian Abbey of Stična. Published: 16 February 2022
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The prostate and medicinal herbs
Small-flowered willowherb is an exceptionally medicinal remedy for the prostate and its troubles, and also for diseases of the kidneys and bladder. A tea blend of lady's bedstraw leaves, nettle, goldenrod, heather flowers and small-flowered willowherb is ... Published: 2 February 2022
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Advice
Echinacea Drops in the fight against the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
Echinacea drops are taken for the treatment of a cold, that is viral and bacterial infections. They are also taken preventively, since they reduce the chance of catching a cold or shorten how long a cold lasts. Published: 6 December 2021
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News
Company Wall credit rating certificate
In 2021 the company Sitik d.o.o. is among the companies with the highest credit rating in Slovenia. Published: 15 October 2021
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EXPO 2020
At the world exhibition EXPO 2020, which is taking place in Dubai right now (12 October 2021), Father Ašič is also mentioned in Slovenia's video presentation. It is a 360-degree video played in full quality on the walls of an oval room. Published: 12 October 2021
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NEW: Ašič's Apple Cider Vinegar with additions in glass packaging
Ašič's apple cider vinegar with additions is now also available in new glass packaging, with which we confirm the herbal pharmacy's commitment to sustainability. Published: 5 September 2020
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Father Ašič on the programme Klepet ob kavi
In the morning programme Klepet ob kavi (Chat over Coffee), on the channel Planet TV, we talked about Father Simon Ašič and his help to his fellow man in overcoming health problems with the help of medicinal herbs. Published: 12 November 2020
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A customer's written experience with the herbal blends from Stična Monastery
A customer's written experience with the herbal blends from Stična Monastery. Published: 4 November 2020
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The Stična Doctor
An interesting portrait of Father Simon Ašič, published in this year's autumn issue of the magazine Sensa. Published: 1 November 2020
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Don't miss: 20 % off tea blends
On International Tea Day, 21 May, get 20 % off Father Simon Ašič's tea blends at the herbal pharmacy in Stična Monastery, or when you order through our website on that day. The same discount applies to herbal teas. Join us in marking International Tea Day. Published: 13 May 2020
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Questions and answers
Raised PSA and the prostate
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Kidney stones and gravel
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High blood pressure
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Psoriasis
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