The Wild Sage

03/02/2026

Why Herbalists Excel at Complex, Multi-System Conditions.

You have fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and digestive issues. You go to the doctor and then they refer you to five specialists and not all at the same time. Ofen it means yo-yoing between one specialist and a GP before you get a referral to another. One says thyroid. One says gut. One says joints. One says mental health. One says it's all in your head.

None of them communicate. None of them see you as a whole person. And few see the bigger picture.

That's the problem with conventional medicine. It's built on the assumption that your body is a collection of separate systems.

A doctor can treat your thyroid. A doctor can treat your gut. A doctor can treat your joints. But a doctor seems to struggle in treating "you".

A herbalist can.
We ask questions; spend an hour with you. Try to understand your sleep, your stress, your digestion, your energy, your mood, your relationships, your work, your history. We are looking for the root cause.

Complex conditions aren't usually caused by five different things. They're usually caused by one thing affecting multiple systems. A chronic cough? Pernicious anemia. Hashimotos? Epstein Barr Virus.

A herbalist sees this.

Herbalist's address the root cause. Not five different protocols. One protocol.

And something remarkable happens: all of your symptoms start to improve. Not because each specialist finally figured out their piece. But because the actual problem is being addressed.

Herbalists excel because we are trained to see the body as integrated, we have time, and we use whole plant medicine, which is inherently multi-system.

So if you've been to five specialists and none of them have figured it out, that's not because your condition is unsolvable. It's because the system isn't designed to solve it.

A herbalist is.

Ready to explore a different approach? Book a consultation with us at The Wild Sage.

01/02/2026

Lavender Glycerite: Calm, Clarity & Gentle Healing 💜

If you're looking for a natural way to ease anxiety and support your skin, lavender glycerite is your answer. We're absolutely loving this one because it works beautifully both internally and externally—true whole-body wellness in a bottle.

The samples contain the same amount of glycerine to lavender except one is made with fresh buds and the other with dried buds.

WHY WE LOVE LAVENDER:

For Internal Use:
✨ Calms anxiety and nervous tension
✨ Supports restful sleep and relaxation
✨ Promotes mental clarity and focus
✨ Gentle digestive support
✨ Soothes emotional overwhelm

For External Use:
✨ Accelerates skin healing (minor wounds, irritation)
✨ Soothes inflamed or sensitive skin
✨ Supports acne-prone skin
✨ Calming for eczema and dermatitis
✨ Perfect for facial care routines

MAKE YOUR OWN AT HOME:
It's simple and deeply rewarding! Fill a clean jar with dried lavender flowers, cover completely with vegetable glycerin, seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Shake gently every few days, then strain through cheesecloth. Mix 5ml of water with 1g of citric acid. Dissolve and add to the strained glycerite. Bottle with a dropper. The whole process is meditative and grounding.

SAFE USE GUIDELINES:
Internal: 10-15 drops in water, 2-3x daily (avoid during pregnancy)
Topical: Mix with water, gel or cream and apply directly to skin 2-3x daily or as needed
Always patch test first. Discontinue if irritation occurs.

Ready to bring calm into your daily routine? Try to make your own and enjoy the process! 🌿

31/01/2026

Certainly one approach

30/01/2026

Favorite sweatshirt right now.

Plus some baby carrots on there to keep me honest on here

Your welcome

29/01/2026

Not a fan of trump but anything that brings down the WHO and its unelected officials is very welcome

The US has severed ties with the World Health Organisation after 78 years in an unprecedented move that health experts warn is a “grave error,” threatening global pandemic preparedness > https://bit.ly/4sRJFyZ

29/01/2026

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) works beautifully both inside and out. 🌸

For your skin: Our Marshmallow glycerite and coconut oil infusion calms inflammation, supports skin barrier function, and leaves your complexion soft and hydrated. Perfect for sensitive skin.

Taken internally: A demulcent that soothes the digestive tract, supports respiratory health, and calms inflammation from within.

MAKE YOUR OWN GLYCERITE

Ingredients: 1 part dried Marshmallow, 3 parts vegetable glycerin, 1 part water, 0.5 part citric acid.

Method: Mix in a clean glass jar, cover tightly, shake daily for 2-4 weeks, then strain through cheesecloth.

SAFE USE

Internal: 1-2 teaspoons, 2-3 times daily in water. Take between meals. Safe for long-term use.

External: Mix the glycerite with a cream, distilled waer or a gel (such as aloe). Apply directly to clean skin 2-3 times daily. Patch test first if very sensitive.

Ready to experience the difference? Try and make your own and enjoy the results! 💚

28/01/2026

Why are herbs held to a higher standard than pharmaceuticals?

I've noticed something curious in clinic, and I'd love your thoughts on it.

A patient will accept a 10-14 day antibiotic cycle from their doctor. If it doesn't work, they'll try another. Maybe a third. That's normal—trial and adjustment. No one questions it.

But ask that same patient to give an herbal protocol 10-12 weeks? If they don't see results in three weeks, they walk away thinking "it didn't work."

Here's what strikes me: When a doctor isn't sure if something is inflammatory, bacterial or allergy, they experiment. A steroid, then an anti-inflammatory, then an antihistamine. Patients accept this as how medicine works.

Yet a herbal mix may only begiven a few weeks and suddenly gets blamed for not working.

Why do we extend patience to pharmaceutical trial-and-error but not to herbal medicine?

Every patient I see is told upfront: give this 10-12 weeks. That's how long real change takes. Granted, often this bit can often get lost in the midst of an hour long consultation.

The question isn't whether herbs work. It's whether we're willing to give them the same courtesy we give to conventional medicine.

What's your experience?

28/01/2026

What happens when you stop deferring to authority and begin trusting yourself?

I'm part of a generation taught that the expert knows better. The doctor knows your body better than you. So I deferred, waiting for validation.

Then something shifted.

And I began to wonder... what if I actually know my body better than anyone else?

I've come to the decision that I did.

You do too. You live in it every day. You know what works and what doesn't.

But you've been taught not to trust it. Your experience doesn't count unless an expert validates it. Your intuition is emotion. Your body's signals are noise.

So when you start trusting yourself, everything changes.

You notice things you never paid attention to. How foods affect your energy. How stress shows up. How your sleep shifts. You start listening to your body instead of waiting for someone to tell you what to think.

And you realize: I know things.

Then you make different choices. You try things because they feel right. You say no to protocols that don't work. You ask questions. You become a partner in your own healing.

And something remarkable happens: you get better.

Not because the expert figured it out. But because you did. Because you started listening to yourself.

27/01/2026

Hair & Scalp Serum: The Power of Plant Oils 🌿

Ever wondered what the difference is between an oil and an oil serum? Let us explain...

A pure oil sits on the surface, coating your hair. An oil serum is a lightweight blend that penetrates deeply, nourishing from within while staying silky—not greasy. That's exactly what we've created.

OUR HAIR & SCALP SERUM FEATURES SIX POWERHOUSE OILS:

ARGAN OIL
Rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. Deeply moisturizes, reduces frizz, adds shine, and protects against heat damage.

PUMPKIN SEED OIL
High in zinc and omega fatty acids. Strengthens hair follicles, reduces hair loss, and promotes scalp health.

BROCCOLI SEED OIL
Lightweight and silky. Seals the hair cuticle, adds shine, and protects color-treated hair without weighing it down.

ROSEMARY CO2 EXTRACT
Stimulates blood flow to the scalp. Encourages hair growth, reduces dandruff, and promotes thickness.

NIGELLA SEED OIL
Packed with thymoquinone. Soothes scalp inflammation, reduces itching, and strengthens hair from root to tip.

BAOBAB OIL
Lightweight and fast-absorbing. Deeply moisturizes, repairs damage, and adds natural shine without greasiness.

THE RESULTS:
✨ Nourished, healthy scalp
✨ Stronger, shinier hair
✨ Reduced frizz & breakage
✨ Enhanced growth & thickness
✨ Lightweight, non-greasy formula

This is plant power at its finest. Ready to transform your hair routine? Shop our Hair & Scalp Serum and experience the difference quality makes! 💚

26/01/2026

Bovaer…. Not to keep on bludgeoning on a topic that should just be well and truly closed by now.