Sandra Nussbaum, Nut Blossom Apothecary

02/05/2026

A huge heartfelt thank you to our beautiful participants of our retreat: The Art of Feeling on Joy.

What a truly wonderful day! Full of laughter, connection, glimmers, honesty and authenticity.

We are feeling deeply grateful to have created and shared this space with beautiful beings and to have woven together yoga, plants, reflection and community in such a beautiful way.

Thank you for bringing your presence, your magic and being open.

With love and gratitude,
Sandra & Alice

29/04/2026

Reflections on The Infusion Atelier: A perfumery-inspired herbal tea design experience.

What a wonderful sensory session! I am feeling incredibly grateful for such a lovely group, familiar faces and new ones (including someone who traveled all the way from Aberdeen!)

We explored many medicinal plants through taste and smell, and participants left with their carefully and thoughtfully crafted herbal infusions following perfumery principles. I’ve had a lot of interest and great feedback, which I'm so grateful for.

🌿 Next workshop
I'm planning a smaller, more intimate version (max 8-9 people) to keep it cozy and comfortable. It will also allow me to offer more personal guidance during the crafting part.

I already have a waiting list forming (exciting!). Let me know if you want to be added and be the first to know when bookings open!

Herbal wishes, Sandra x

31/03/2026

18/03/2026

This spring, join a series of immersive workshops designed to reconnect you with the medicinal plant world through your five senses. These sessions move beyond textbooks, inviting you to engage directly with the plants through movement, scent, touch and taste.

Message me for details or check & book via the links in my bio.

I hope to see you there beautiful people 🌼

12/03/2026

✨ The Infusion Atelier: A Perfumery-Inspired Herbal Tea Experience ✨

I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time and it’s finally here. Join me at the historic Abbot House—a place rooted in herbal history—for an immersive journey into the art of herbal infusion blending. 🌿💎

We aren’t just making herbal teas; we’re composing it. Borrowing from the worlds of perfumery and oenology, we’ll explore:
🧪 The Fundamentals: Harvesting and drying medicinal plants.
👃 Olfactory Art: Mastering the ‘Note de Tête’ (head notes) to create a sensory narrative.
👅 The Palate: Blind tastings to identify subtle aromatic families, just like a sommelier.
✍️ Your Bespoke Blend: Designing a signature infusion to take home, guided by your intuition and perfumery principles.

The Details:
📍 Abbot House, Dunfermline
🗓️ Saturday, 25 April
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Space is limited to keep this experience intimate and sensory-focused.

🎟️ Click the link in my bio to secure your spot at the atelier!

11/02/2026

If you're in need of a medical herbalist in Wirral, Lyndsay Medical Herbalist is the person to go to. She's an amazing knowledgeable herbalist! 🌿✨

Almost ready to open for appointments, face to face and virtual ... who wants to be first on my books? Spaces will be limited.

10/02/2026

What if you could decode the secret language of a plant without even knowing its name?

Most people know that a plant works, but few know how to listen to it. My mystery infusion workshops are designed to teach you the professional art of organoleptic testing—identifying quality and potency through your own five senses.

Your 1-hour journey includes:
1. A physical mystery plant mailed to you (identity revealed live!).
2. Professional tasting template to document your findings.
3. Scientific & historical deep dive into the plant’s modern uses and ancient folklore.
4. Collectives debrief: a space to cross-reference our experiences with a community of fellow learners.

🔗 Tap the link in my bio to claim your mystery kit!

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04/02/2026

Explore the language of plants through your own senses. We will use organoleptics—the practice of engaging our sight, smell, and taste—to connect with the medicinal actions of herbs. In this guided meditative tasting, there are no right or wrong answers; the goal is to observe how a mystery plant feels within your body. We will create a supportive space to share our findings and discuss how these personal insights align with the long history of plant medicine

Through a guided meditative tasting, you’ll explore how a mystery plant’s properties work in your body. There is a profound power in slowing down to listen; when we engage our senses, we move from just 'knowing' a plant to truly meeting it. This process invites you to trust your own inner wisdom...

This is an 1h long, online workshop. Upon booking, I will send you a mystery plant, instructions and a plant tasting document and we will explore its properties during our session together.

You can book an individual session or a few together (contact me directly), to save on postage. Bookings close 5 days before the coming session.

23/01/2026

Did you know one of the most common mushrooms in our hedgerows is also a secret superfood? The Jelly ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) might look a bit strange, but it is a nutritional powerhouse hiding in plain sight!

Why you should include them in your diet:

Mineral rich: a natural source of calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and iron.

Nutrient boost: contains vitamin D and nearly all essential amino acids.

Gut health: it’s a fantastic prebiotic food (high dietary fibres and polysaccharides, including beta-glucans) that feeds your beneficial gut bacteria.

Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols: fight free radical formation and protect cells against oxidative damage.
 
I’ll be honest, the jelly-like texture isn't my favourite… If you aren't a fan of the rubbery, gelatinous texture like me, try drying and powdering them. The powder has a very mild taste, making it the perfect "stealth health" addition to stews, broths and sauces. Bonus: it also acts as a natural thickener.
 
To eat from the wild is to weave the landscape into our very cells. It is a reminder that diversity is the truest form of nourishment.

Have you ever listened to the whispers of the Jelly Ear on your walks?

Refs:

DOI:10.12691/jfnr-3-8-1

DOI:10.1016/j.fshw.2022.03.005

DOI: 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.v23.i6.90

DOI:10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.017

24/09/2025

I am a practitioner of herbal medicine, a heart-led herbalist who uses a holistic and biomedical approach to optimise your health. My practice includes bespoke consultations, herbal remedies, workshops, herb walks, and talks. I am an accredited member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), the oldest professional body of herbal practitioners.

I have a bachelor’s degree in biology and a research master in ecology and worked in that field for a few years. I see our bodies as living ecosystems rooted in the land and air, which mirror the land. We share common elements, intricate interconnectivity and a reliance on balance and harmony with the Earth. Our health is deeply intertwined with the health of Earth which means that once our planet’s natural systems are degraded, poisoned or depleted it negatively impacts us on a cellular level.

I wish for herbal medicine to support you back to wellbeing but my greatest wish is for you to feel connected to our planet and reciprocate this nurturing relationship. One cannot truly heal without acknowledging the interconnectedness of life. Once the frontier of personal and environmental health dissipates, it unveils a mycelium network of care, fostering co-existence, cooperation and resilience.

I believe in people’s autonomy and sovereignty in choosing, foraging, making and employing medicinal plants. Plant medicine has always been the medicine of the people. However, sometimes, being taken care of, having someone else support you in your herbal journey, someone who will choose the right herbal protocol and take away the burden of doing the research because you feel too poorly or your condition feels too complex and overwhelming are some of the numerous reasons you would want to see a herbalist. I will be here for you then.

17/01/2025

Look at the amazing professional photos of me by Paulina, Mint and Chillies Photography. I was lucky to win her very generous giveaway photoshoot and I feel so grateful. The photos captured my vision of my work. The bonus is that Paulina is an amazing person and I really enjoyed working with her.
If you are looking for a photographer to shoot a portrait or looking for a lifestyle and branding photo session, look no further. Paulina is a professional, a keen eye and a kind person. I highly recommend her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Paulina 💚✨🌿.