Plants to the Rescue

20/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally drained? Try Calm: our carefully handcrafted herbal blend that works gently yet deeply to calm the mind and nourish the nervous system.

20/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally drained? With our Calm formulation, feel grounded, centred and supported 🌿

07/09/2024

Humans have used plants as medicine for as long as we have existed. Archeological excavations dated as early as 60,000 years ago have found remains of medicinal plants.

In essence, humans have been involved for thousands of years in a vast "clinical trial" with these healing wonders of nature. The wisdom that resulted from this global experiment is a large part of our history of healing and healthcare. At Plants to the Rescue, we bring you this knowledge, to help you build your healing bundle of herbal support.

01/08/2024

05/07/2024

Hawthorn, a plant with a long history of medicinal use, is a wonderful ally for anxiety and mental health. Traditionally, it has been used since ancient times, with roots in European folk medicine, to support heart health and emotional well-being. The ancient Greeks and Romans praised its calming effects, and it has been a staple in herbal medicine for centuries.

When it comes to anxiety, hawthorn is a gentle but powerful nervine. It helps to soothe the nervous system, reducing symptoms of anxiety and promoting a sense of calm. Its natural compounds, such as flavonoids and proanthocyanidins, enhance blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which can help improve mood and cognitive function.

Hawthorn also supports overall mental health by helping to stabilize mood swings and reduce stress. Its calming properties make it an excellent choice for those who experience tension and restlessness. Plus, it’s known to support heart health, which is closely linked to emotional well-being—after all, a happy heart often means a happy mind!

05/07/2024

Did you know that about 50% of post menopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia?

11/05/2024

Find us at the spring pop-up, opening Thursday 09.05 on Berwick St. Soho.
We’re joining 70+ emerging brands for a unique retail experience featuring the best in food, drink, wellness and beauty innovations alongside treatments by the team at

Join us for bespoke shopping, events, daily sampling sessions and more seven days a week until 05.07.

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09.05 - 05.07
raye the store Soho
96 Berwick Street, W1F 0QB
10am - 7pm Mon-Sat
12pm - 6pm Sun
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26/04/2024

Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees.

The Spanish village of Mondoñedo held the first documented arbor plantation festival in the world organised by its mayor in 1594. The place remains as Alameda de los Remedios and it is still planted with lime and horse-chestnut trees. A humble granite marker and a bronze plate recall the event. Additionally, the small Spanish village of Villanueva de la Sierra held the first modern Arbor Day, an initiative launched in 1805 by the local priest with the enthusiastic support of the entire population.

While Napoleon was ravaging Europe with his ambition in this village in the Sierra de Gata lived a priest, don Juan Abern Samtrés, which, according to the chronicles, "convinced of the importance of trees for health, hygiene, decoration, nature, environment and customs, decides to plant trees and give a festive air. The festival began on Carnival Tuesday with the ringing of two bells of the church, and the Middle and the Big. After the Mass, and even coated with church ornaments, don Juan, accompanied by clergies, teachers and a large number of neighbours, planted the first tree, a poplar, in the place known as Valley of the Ejido. Tree plantations continued by Arroyada and Fuente de la Mora. Afterwards, there was a feast, and did not miss the dance. The party and plantations lasted three days. He drafted a manifesto in defence of the trees that was sent to surrounding towns to spread the love and respect for nature, and also he advised to make tree plantations in their localities.

21/04/2024

The bioavailability of herbal medicinal compounds can vary depending on the form they're administered in. In some cases, herbal tinctures may offer increased bioavailability compared to other forms of herbal preparations.

1️⃣ Rapid Absorption: When taken orally, herbal tinctures are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes in the mouth, allowing for rapid onset of action. This can result in faster and more efficient absorption of medicinal compounds compared to forms that need to be digested first, such as tablets or capsules.

2️⃣ Concentration: Herbal tinctures are often highly concentrated preparations, meaning they contain a high concentration of medicinal compounds compared to other forms like teas or infusions. This higher concentration can enhance the bioavailability of these compounds, as smaller doses may be needed to achieve therapeutic effects.

However, it's essential to note that bioavailability can be influenced by various factors, including individual differences in metabolism, the specific compounds being administered, and the presence of other substances that may affect absorption. We prepare our tinctures to be alcohol-free so people can benefit from the wonderful magic of herbs even if they are living an alcohol free life (like me!) x

08/04/2024

Build your own Herbal Medicine Cabinet with our organic herbal tinctures, designed to natural alternatives to OTC pills.

We harness the intelligence of nature by creating clean, effective herbal remedies that target the root cause of health imbalances like helping to ease stress, support the gut, strengthen immunity, boost energy, and sharpen mental focus.

All of our products are made with real, whole plants and don't contain GMOs, fillers, artificial chemicals, and additives. So you're getting the most potent version of your herbs - the way nature intended.

06/04/2024

The weekend is here. Here’s a little assortment of things that can help you hit a nervous system reset.

30/03/2024

A central nervous reset before you go to bed. 2 small changes can make all the difference:
1️⃣ movement (to melt that tension away)
2️⃣ nervines (found in our Sleep Tincture)