Sulis

27/11/2025

❄️Winter through the old system of humoral medicine❄️

Before modern medicine, health was understood through balance. Hippocrates and later Galen described the body through four humours: blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm.

Each season influenced the humours.

Winter was linked with phlegm. Cold. Damp. Slow. Inward.

At this time of year the body naturally
• Slows digestion
• Holds more moisture
• Conserves energy
• Pulls inward rather than outward

Plants show us this clearly. In winter their energy drops into the roots. Growth pauses. Storage and repair happen quietly.

When we try to live at summer pace through winter, imbalance appears. Fatigue. Restless sleep. Congestion. Low mood. Ongoing tension.

Seasonal support aims to work with the body, not against it. This can include:

❄️Regular light exposure early in the day
❄️Gentle movement
❄️Nervous system support
❄️Digestive and nutritional support
❄️Therapeutic massage to support circulation and nervous system dysregulation
❄️Herbal teas and medicines to gently warm digestion and support rest

Winter is not a time to push. It is a time to root.

If you would like guidance on what might support you right now, I offer a free fifteen minute discovery call. 🌿❄️

26/11/2025

I thought I’d share a bit about me as a herbalist and my herbal practice

I am Emily, a clinical herbalist based in Leicestershire. I hold a BSc Hons in Clinical Herbalism from Lincoln College. This three year full time degree combined an energetic understanding of illness with anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and nutrition. The training linked traditional herbal medicine with modern science. It included supervised clinical practice in an on site complementary medicine clinic along with theoretical study, reflection, intuitive work and practical experience. I am also a full member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

What I do when I see you

• I assess your symptoms, health history and lifestyle
• I prescribe targeted plant medicines
• I work alongside your GP or specialist when needed

My training
• BSc Hons Clinical Herbalism
• Supervised clinical hours
• Ongoing professional development through NIMH and other relevant CPD courses

Conditions herbal medicine can help with

• Joint and muscle discomfort
• Circulation concerns
• Skin irritation
• Low appetite or poor nourishment
• Fertility, pregnancy and postpartum wellbeing
• Hormonal changes
• Emotional strain and low mood
• Fatigue and reduced stamina
• Digestive discomfort
• Allergic tendencies
• Low immune resilience

For serious or urgent symptoms you should speak to your doctor first. I can work in collaboration with your medical team.

How you can work with me

• In person herbal clinic
• Online clinic if travel is difficult

Contact me for a free fifteen minute discovery call to check if herbal medicine is the right fit for you. 🌿🌿

24/11/2025

December appointments are almost full. If you want time before Christmas, book soon.

• 1 December. Two spaces
• 9 December afternoon. Three spaces
• 13 December, 9 to 1pm. Three spaces
• 16 December, 2:30 to 6pm. Two or three spaces

I am closed from Christmas from 20th Dec to 4th Jan for an extended break ❄️❄️🎄🎄🎄

Use the link to secure your slot
https://Bookwithsulis.as.me/

23/11/2025

❄️Winter Warmth is now ready❄️❄️

This is my seasonal loose leaf tea made for cold days, quiet evenings and that cosy winter feeling. It has rooibos, cacao nibs, bright orange peel and gentle winter spices. A cup that feels steady and comforting when the nights draw in.

70 g bags are £9.50
If you would like one, message me directly to order.

I only have a limited number for the season.🌲🌲






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22/11/2025

A lovely afternoon at cowslipmeadows.

Thank you to Katy The Heart Space for hosting such a warm group and inviting me along.
We made Fire Cider the way it is meant to be made, chatting, chopping, and creating medicine together. This tonic has deep roots in folk tradition. It uses pungent plants to warm digestion, support circulation, and keep the body steady through winter.

• Raw garlic, ginger, horseradish, onion, lemon, thyme, chilli
• Covered in sharp apple cider vinegar
• Infused with patience and intention

You feel the strength of this remedy when women sit together and make it by hand. Simple ingredients. Clear purpose. A formula that has travelled through generations because it works.

Let me know if you would like to join a fire cider workshop. 🔥

21/11/2025

The cabin is ready for winter care. ❄️

Soft light. Warm towels. A heated couch.
Winter Rest brings steady heat through stones, compress work, and slow therapeutic touch.

The booking window runs from 24 November to mid February.
Quiet winter space now open.

Also available as a Christmas gift on our gift cards.

Duration. 1 hour 45 minutes.
Price. £115.

Intro offer. £10 off with code WINTER10.
Treatment price becomes £105.
Offer valid until 30 November for any booking made within the Winter Rest period.

https://Bookwithsulis.as.me/

21/11/2025

A little winter catch up today. I’ve been blending the new Winter Warmth tea, getting ready for the open day at The Aromatherapy Company on the 6th of December, and finishing my new Winter Rest Ritual. Lots of cosy things coming together for the season

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18/11/2025

✨Give the gift of rest this Christmas. ✨

My treatment room gift vouchers offer time to slow down, unwind, and feel cared for. You can buy them directly from me and collect from Earl Shilton. 🌲🌲

Vouchers start at £25 and stay valid for 3 months. You can use them for treatments only, not for herbal products or herbal medicine appointments.

DM to order or email emily@sulisbotanicals.co.uk 💫

18/11/2025

The nights have settled early and the cold has arrived. I have been blending something for this moment. A cup shaped for deep winter. Winter Warmth arrives this week.

17/11/2025