Hedgerow Herbal

13/03/2026

I managed to find a sunny gap in the weather and get out for some foraging, this week Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Cleavers (Galium aparine), and Red Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum) were my focus.

🌿 Primula vulgaris- I harvest the pale yellow flowers. Yellow flowering herbs are associated with bile and the liver. The native Primrose has a gentle beneficial effect on the liver in the past being used to help treat gout and rheumatism. Uplifting and calming on the nervous system it can help with anxiety, nervous headaches and panic attacks. I mostly use it in treatment for chesty coughs and colds. It combines well with honey and lemon to ease sore throats.

🌿 Galium aparine- Popping up everywhere at the moment Galium is possibly one of the easiest herbs to use. Pick the aerial parts before it gets tough and goes to seed. Associated with the lymphatic system it helps ease congestion and improve lymph circulation which helps eliminate toxins from the body, reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system. It's a great spring tonic. Easy to use just infuse it in cold water and drink the water. It has a refreshing grassy taste.

🌿 Lamium purpureum- Not often used in modern herbal medicine the Lamium's are considered tonics. Great for a general Spring to remove Winter toxins, it's also anti-inflammatory, antioxidant antihistamine and supports digestion. Not the best tasting herb quite bitter and acrid so best mixed with pleasant tasting herbs. I use the flowering tops.

05/03/2026

Apologies for anyone trying to contact me via email or website - I've had technical issues and now having to set up everything again which may take time.

10/02/2026

🌿What is a Medical Herbalist?
A Medical herbalist is a trained medical professional who treats chronic and acute health problems with natural plant-based medicines using extensive knowledge of plants' medicinal properties.

🌿What to expect from a Medical Herbalist
Medical Herbalists provide detailed consultations to investigate potential imbalances or illnesses in all body systems; these consultations can take up to 90 minutes. They consider the mental, emotional and physical aspects that influence illness. They might take your blood pressure and carry out any relevant physical examinations. They custom-make treatment plans and may offer advice on diet and lifestyle. Blending bespoke medicines using a variety of herbs that work in harmony with your body. Follow-up consultations are much shorter and are often carried out monthly.

🌿When to visit a Medical Herbalist
You can visit a herbalist for health issues like you would a GP, especially if you feel unwell without a clear explanation. Medical Herbalists approach health from various perspectives to find and treat the cause. It is ok to visit an herbalist alongside receiving treatment from your GP or other healthcare providers, as they will consider this within the treatment and ensure there are no herb-drug interactions, making it perfectly safe to take herbal medicines alongside pharmaceuticals

🌿How to access a Medical Herbalist
You won’t find a Medical Herbalist through the NHS. You will need to pay for their services privately, like a physiotherapist, chiropractor or dentist. Search online or on social media to find one near you. The National Institute for Medical Herbalists (NIMH) also lists qualified Medical Herbalists.

If you would like to know more or see how, as a Medical Herbalist, I can help you, contact me at abi@hedgerowherbal.co.uk

07/02/2026

Struggling with one illness after another this Winter?

Maybe your immune system is a little rundown or overwhelmed and needs a little help.

I have formulated and hand-blended a delicious, nutritious, slightly fruity tea to help boost the immune system. Full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory herbs that include Nettle, Elderberry, and Echinacea.

If you want a delicious, simple way to incorporate a little extra immune-boosting into your daily routine, why not give it a try?
If you'd like to order some, just get in touch. abi@hedgerowherbal.co.uk

Other ways you can help your immune system;

- A balanced diet is the main way to support your immune system.
Eating a wide variety of fruit and veg, including lots of leafy greens, with an occasional helping of nuts, beans and seeds; a variety of meat and fish helps provide more of those essential nutrients as well as proteins; and ensure you are getting fats and oils in your diet. Helps the body get lots of vitamins and minerals it needs - Such as vitamins A, C, E, Bs, iron, selenium, and zinc, with proteins and oils, which are all vital for building white blood cells and T-cells, reduce inflammation, and maintain a healthy immune system.

- Incorporating mushrooms into your diet, these are immune-enhancing and balancing.

- Taking good quality vitamin D with K3 supplements - we don't get enough sunlight to create suitable amounts of vitamin D this can affect our energy and resilience to illness.

- At this time of year, it is best to eat warming meals to combat the fact that we get subjected to so much cold, which helps keep our internal heat. Casseroles and soups are especially good as they also incorporate water, vital for our health and despite how wet it is outside, we can find ourselves feeling dry during winter.

- Making sure to keep up fluids and getting plenty of sleep is also really important.

If you are struggling with a specific health problem or would like a bespoke and natural approach to health management, please get in touch for a consultation abi@hedgerowherbal.co.uk

05/02/2026

Goodbye January!

January can be a tough month; it's cold, dark, and wet, and many of us are stretched financially after Christmas.

Some people might have risen from January having smashed challenges like Dry January, or might have taken huge steps towards achieving their New Year's Resolution. - To these people, I say congratulations, I'm in awe, a fabulous start to the year, feel proud.

Some people might have struggled with constant illness and low mood because of the winter weather, which seems to have been going on forever, or might feel like they've failed because they haven't managed to keep their New Year's Resolution. - To these people I say, January is over, Imbolc has passed, the days are getting noticeably longer, look around you, Spring is on its way. You've got through it!
Don't worry if you've stumbled with your resolution; it probably wasn't the right resolution or the right time to start it. Take this opportunity to rethink and go again, if you want to.
If you are struggling with illness, maybe it's time to address it. It could be as simple as a rundown immune system that needs a boost, or something more specific. Either way, as a Medical Herbalist, I can help you with a holistic approach and bespoke, natural, plant-based medicines.
If you'd like to find out more about how I can help you, please get in touch.
abi@hedgerowherbal.co.uk

21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice!

03/12/2025

22/11/2025

I have a variety of small batch Herbal Teas designed to address a variety of health concerns available to purchase.

Menopause Balance - Full of hormone-promoting herbs, designed to be a herbal equivalent of HRT.

Menopause Support - Designed to reduce a variety of menopause symptoms, suitable for women on HRT.

Mellow Yellow - A relaxing tea blend to soothe and nourish the nervous system and help reduce stress.

After Ate - A minty tea designed to soothe digestive discomfort.

ImmuniTea - A nutritious blend full of minerals and vitamins and immune-boosting berries.

All my teas are hand-blended in small batches, contain no additional flavours, and are all natural. Most of the ingredients I sustainably forage locally or grow myself.

If you would like to purchase or would like more information about any of my herbal teas or other services as a Medical Herbalist, please don't hesitate to contact me at abi@hedgerowherbal.co.uk.

www.hedgerowherbal.co.uk

20/11/2025

An overview of a Herbal Tea Blending Workshop delivered by Abi at Hedgerow Herbal.

18/11/2025

15/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended my Herbal Tea Blending Workshop this morning, I had an amazing time.

A fabulous group, who were really explorative with the herbs they used in their tea blends. They all made beautiful looking and smelling teas that met their own design briefs.
I hope they taste as good as they looked. 💚🫖☕️🌿

14/11/2025

Getting ready for my Herbal Tea Blending Workshop tomorrow. 🌼🌿🫖☕️

The group will get access to try herbs from my dispensary, learn about a range of herbs, how to make herbal teas and get to create their own herbal tea blend.

I'm looking forward to it. ☕️🫖🌿🌼