Rue Ointment for Tendon and Ligament strain
Rue is known as the Herb of Grace, and historically used to strengthen eyesight, as well as tendons and ligaments. Because a torn ligament takes so very long to heal, I decided to make an…
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What does it mean to harvest with love?
My apothecary garden is a community of sentient beings. The plants are the main players, but also the birds, the furry creatures, myself, and the human visitors – all contribute to the overall sense of…
Horsetail for strengthening hair
Would you like your tresses to be as full and lush as a horse’s tail? Look to your weeds for help. Horsetail (Equisetum) is one of those herbs that gardeners hate, and herbalists love. It…
Antiviral Chai and Cosy Bedtime Nurturing Milk
Who knows where we are with the Covid crisis, but I am getting fewer requests for anti-viral herbs, and more enquiries about post-viral fatigue, with some people suffering from lung strain.
Linden Blossom Bath
It is such a lovely treat on a hot summer's day to stand under a towering Linden tree (Tilia Europa), and collect the honey scented blossom.
Anti-fungal Powders
It is about to get very hot, and this can herald the onset of skin fungal rashes. Skin on skin creates a thin layer of moisture which provides an environment for yeasts to grow.
Calming Garden Petals Infusion
As a result of lockdown, I am noticing that a lot of people are feeling trapped, very wound up, agitated and even depressed, so I want to suggest a herbal tea which can really take…
Herbs which may be of help during an influenza outbreak
I am aware that many are looking towards herbal medicine to protect against this Corona Virus, and there are also some concerns. I have been meaning to write this for some time but have been…
Headaches, Migraines & Brain fog
According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), it is estimated that there are 190,000 migraine attacks experienced every day in England. The Migraine Trust says that migraine is the third most common disease…
Menopause? Feel great with three fabulous herbs
Black Cohosh, Sage and Red clover are well known to help women through the menopause, and rightly so. They make a huge difference to the hot flushes and sweats, but there are other effects on…
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