Angelica archangelica
The plant known as the archangel of angels is almost always found in the digestive liqueurs distilled in the old monasteries; and the name comes from a beautiful story.
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Nature’s Remedies for Stress and Fatigue
My latest book is soon to be released! Did you know that 17-24 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue? Unfortunately, there is no definitive diagnostic test or treatment programme to help these people, and…
Watch out for biting creatures
Did you know that the dreaded Japanese Knotweed is used to kill the bug which causes the equally dreaded Lyme disease? In the summer-time, the English countryside must be one of the most beautiful places…
Marvellous Wild Mustards:
Preparing to go on holiday is always a very busy time for me, as I try not only to see my normal daily contingent of patients, but also to make up prescriptions for people while…
Despatches from Malta:
When I travel, I am always delighted to come across my leafy friends. In this case, we are travelling through Malta, visiting the many and fabulous ancient temples on the island. Besides being a very…
Sickness and Diarrhoea Bug:
Sickness and Diarrhoea Bug: On the 30th of November this year, the NHS website reported that the number of patients in hospital with norovirus last week was almost triple the number during the same period…
Corn Silks:
These pretty corn silks are usually the parts that we throw away, but do you know what you are throwing out?
Sugar – the white death:
It's Christmas time, and wherever you look, there are temping sweet treats available to nibble on. At this time of year, commonly, our consumption of sugar raises dramatically, and with that comes increases in both…
The Claws
Winter brings not only viruses, but also aches and pains in the joints tend to make themselves known in the colder months. Two of my favourite herbs for arthritis are Cat’s Claw and Devil’s Claw.
What to do if you get Covid, or any other virus
I have been inundated with people ringing me for herbs to help against Covid or other flu-like viruses. This is the advice I give people to start immediately until their herbal medicines arrive the next…
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