Fiona McIntyre Medical Herbalist

11/02/2025

07/02/2025

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Before 1921, a diabetes diagnosis was often a death sentence. With no effective treatment, patients had to follow strict diets and rely on herbal remedies like Goat’s Rue, an ancient plant that would later inspire modern medicine.

Everything changed when Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin at the University of Toronto. Their breakthrough turned diabetes from a fatal disease into a manageable condition, offering hope to millions.

Decades later, in 1957, scientist Jean Sterne developed metformin, a diabetes drug derived from compounds in Goat’s Rue. Though initially overlooked, it gained popularity in the 1990s and is now a key treatment for type 2 diabetes.

03/02/2025

Applications for volunteer roles at our Power of Plants festival are now open!

We are looking for a troop of fantastic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us at our festival, and in return, you get to come for FREE!

You can apply here: https://buff.ly/42Bh72d 💚🌼🌿

07/01/2025

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30/11/2024

This week's herb card: hawthorn.

:-)
Henriette

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Various discussion forums:

- A herbal medicine discord server: https://discord.gg/X5ejw4EmxD

- An email discussion list (the herblist) sign up today: http://lists.henriettesherbal.com/listinfo.cgi/herb-henriettesherbal.com

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Henriette's herbal: http://www.henriettes-herb.com/

The book "Practical herb cards" (with cardboard cards # 1-52 bound into a book with more photos and text and a cardboard box):
http://www.henriettes-herb.com/articles/herbcards.html
The set "Practical herb cards 2" (with cardboard cards #53-104 and a do-it-yourself cardboard box):
http://www.henriettes-herb.com/articles/herbcards2.html

Two exquisite practical herb books:
http://www.henriettes-herb.com/articles/pract-herbs.html
http://www.henriettes-herb.com/articles/pract-herbs2.html

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17/10/2024

✨ MONTHLY HERBAL SERIES ✨

October: A circulatory herb.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

The days are getting colder again and so are our fingers and toes. Yarrow is a circulatory tonic that can be used to strengthen, open and flex blood vessels.

It has a dual action on the blood as it can encourage blood flow where it is lacking, but also stem excessive blood flow.

Visit our online Herbal Resource page (link in bio) for a catalogue of our Monthly Herbal Series. 💚 🌿 🌼

Note: When taking herbs, we recommend seeking the advice of a qualified medical herbalist.

05/06/2024

✨ MONTHLY HERBAL SERIES ✨

May: A concentration herb.
Ginkgo (Biloba- Ginkgo)

Exam season has arrived, and with it the desire for concentration and enhancing cognitive performance. Ginkgo leaves are a tonic for the mind, increasing blood flow to the brain to improve memory and concentration.

Research has also found ginkgo to be protective to the brain and the adverse effects of age such as poor memory and hearing loss.

Visit our online Herbal Resource page for a catalogue of our Monthly Herbal Series https://buff.ly/3TLMn8F 💚 🌿 🌼

Note: When taking herbs, we recommend seeking the advice of a qualified medical herbalist.