Lynsey Caunter Herbal Medicine

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Lynsey Caunter Herbal Medicine

Medical Herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. I am a practising Western medical herbalist, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

I am trained to make a diagnosis from the presenting symptoms, history and examination of a patient and prescribe herbal prescriptions, which a made bespoke, for each individual I see.

07/09/2025

A day of making medicines and harvesting plants.

These beautiful vibrant flowers are calendula officinalis or marigold.

After collection of the darkest orange flowers, they were left to dry in drying racks.

Calendula can be used for a few things, as most herbs!

It has various actions, assisting the immune system, being anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-histamine, anti-haemorrhage and antibacterial.

It is used internally and externally and makes a wonderful antimicrobial, healing cream.

(Always consult a herbalist before trying new herbs, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication).

27/08/2025

Hawthorn Berries are abundant at the moment! I love seeing plants change through the seasons.

Hawthorn berries and flowers are used a lot in my practice. It is known as a cardioprotective and a cardiac tonic. It helps to lower blood pressure, is antiarrhythmic and its actions lack the toxic effects of digitalis.

So I use it in prescriptions for several heart and cardiovascular conditions alongside other indicated herbs.

Always check with a medical herbalist or medical professional before taking any herbs, especially if you are on medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.

17/08/2025

What a fantastic day. It was a scorcher, but a beautiful setting and lots of lovely people and stalls. It was a great opportunity to talk to people about what we do and for me talking about herbal medicine.

06/08/2025

I am looking forward to another busy day at the wellness centre on Saturday, seeing clients and dispensing lots of lovely herbs.

03/08/2025

🌿Wellness Retreat🌿

Saturday 13th September

10am-1pm

£65 per person

Join the friendly team for a relaxing morning designed to soothe the soul!

What's happening at the retreat?
-Ear seeding, pulse & tongue diagnosis
-Reiki or Indian head massage tasters
-Reflexology tasters
-Chat to our highly qualified therapists and learn more about nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture and maturation coaching.
-Enjoy some delicious treats and refreshments!
-Ending the morning with a calming group hypnotherapy session
-Plus goodie bags to take home

Contact 07454645915 or email lucianash@holistichummingbird.co.uk to book now!

Limited spaces!

02/08/2025

Ah the Echinacea 😍 spotted by my brother! He said it reminds him of me when he sees them 😊

How can you not love this beautiful cone flower?

27/07/2025

Feverfew!

Or midsummer daisy 🌞

This herb is great for migraines and I have used it with good results in my practice.

It is also used for absent or irregular menstruation, rheumatism and arthritis.

(It shouldn't be used in pregnancy or if on the contraceptive pill).

I spotted this one in the wild flower field .

19/07/2025

Clivers or Galium aparine, you may know it as sticky w**d

This plant is everywhere at the moment!

Used for enlarged lymph nodes, kidney stones, chronic skin disorders like psoriasis, acne eczema and rosacea or as a diuretic.

It can be taken as a tea, a juice from the fresh plant or a tincture.

11/07/2025

Out for a little walk and I stumbled across this beaut of a plant. They are so tall, I struggled to get it all in the picture!

This plant is mullein. Verbascum Thapsus is the particular type of mullein I use in my practice.

It has a soothing and relaxing action for irritable respiratory conditions and is therefore used for asthma, coughs and emphysema.

I also read once that the young leaves can be used for toilet paper!

Have you seen one of these forcing their way through the concrete in your driveway?

09/07/2025

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Besides being used in some lovely food recipes, it has its medicinal uses too.

Oregano stimulates the stomach to aid digestion, it helps to clear catarrh from the lungs and is good for coughs, colds and flu. It is an antiseptic mouth wash and gargle and its an antiviral.

It has also been used for helping menstrual flow and tension headaches.

I saw this little gem whilst walking through the wild flower meadow at the Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre.

18/06/2025

Herbal medicine

There are so many benefits it is hard to fit into an infographic to be honest, but I can try!

If you have any questions about herbal medicine, working with a herbalist like me or how herbs can help you, send me a message 🌿 I would love to hear from you.

07/06/2025

Comfrey!

Symphytum officinale is used medicinally, externally for bruising, ulcers, wounds, inflamed skin, damage to muscles, tendonitis and fractures.

Comfrey can be made into a poultice, liniment, cream or a wash.

The reason comfrey works so well is because it is a rapid healer for tissues and bones and its acceleration of mitosis (cell division) contributes to this rapid healing effect.

Have you ever tried comfrey?

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Poole Road
Bournemouth

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http://www.lynseycaunterherbalmedicine.com/

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