Cath Couzens, Medical Herbalist

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Cath Couzens, MNIMH
Award-winning Medical Herbalist
🌿 Online health consultations
🌿 Junior Herbalist Club Leader
🌿 Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
🌿 Herbal workshops, walks and talks

The Hawthorn hedgerows have turned white...In Celtic mythology this wonderful tree is associated with protection and lov...
30/04/2026

The Hawthorn hedgerows have turned white...

In Celtic mythology this wonderful tree is associated with protection and love. It's also a tree of fertility for Pagans and Hawthorn is strongly associated with the festival of Beltane on 1st May, or 'May Day'. It bloomed in perfect time!

Hawthorn is cardioprotective, a peripheral vasodilator and is indicated in hypertension, I've created herbal prescriptions containing Hawthorn to support patients with hypertension, anxiety and arrhythmias and it's one of my favourite herbs to harvest.

Hawthorn is full of oligomeric proanthocyanadins (flavonoids) which can repair the linings of blood vessels.*

Energetically Hawthorn is also associated with boundaries - something you can't help but notice when you're picking the flowers and trying to avoid the sharp thorns...

The flowers have the highest levels of flavonoids, but I like to use the flowers and leaves together, combined with other herbs such as Tilia Cordata (Linden/Lime) in a tea or tincture.

Last year I made an incredible winter brandy with the berries and you can then add flowers to the brandy in the spring to double the effect.

Have you ever harvested Hawthorn flowers or berries?

Cath
Medical Herbalist

*Don't forget to see a medical herbalist if you're going to start taking medicinal herbs

Spring Herbal Workshop!Join me on Saturday 2nd May at Prestbury Village Hall from 10am – 12.30pm for a nourishing, hands...
27/04/2026

Spring Herbal Workshop!
Join me on Saturday 2nd May at Prestbury Village Hall from 10am – 12.30pm for a nourishing, hands-on morning celebrating the abundance of spring 🌱

We’ll be diving into the vibrant world of seasonal herbs together:
✨ Try a delicious spring wellness shot made with Cleavers and Plantain
✨ Create your own herbal tea blend to take home
✨ Head out on a herb walk to connect with what’s growing now and improve your plant ID
✨ Make a beautiful spring herbal vinegar to enjoy with food

There’ll also be plenty of opportunities to taste and explore seasonal flavours, including:
🌿 Learn how to make a Nettle pesto
🌼 Taste a roasted Dandelion root ‘coffee’
🧁 Indulge in Nettle cakes
…and learn how to cook with and use dandelion in everyday life

This workshop is all about reconnecting with nature, supporting your body through the seasonal shift, and gaining practical, simple ways to bring herbs into your daily routine.

There are four spaces available and these can be booked below:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

I hope to see you there!

Cath
Medical Herbalist

The blossom this year is so beautiful 🌸Another great afternoon on the new allotment, a bit more weeding and the first he...
26/04/2026

The blossom this year is so beautiful 🌸

Another great afternoon on the new allotment, a bit more weeding and the first herbs planted. California Poppy, Echinacea and Chamomile 🌼

I have a couple of herbal medicine consultations available this week and the last two spaces at my spring workshop on Saturday 2nd May. Come and make Nettle pesto!

DM for details 🌿💚

Cath

My happy place 💚🌿The sunniest of days with my brother and we dug over one raised bed, got the soil in three planters and...
25/04/2026

My happy place 💚🌿

The sunniest of days with my brother and we dug over one raised bed, got the soil in three planters and started a no-dig bed.

I now have the difficult decision of which herbs to plant where!

Happy Saturday all 🌞

Cath 🌿
Medical Herbalist

Announcement 🎉Life sometimes throws curve balls in our path and then all of a sudden another door opens, so I'm excited ...
23/04/2026

Announcement 🎉

Life sometimes throws curve balls in our path and then all of a sudden another door opens, so I'm excited to be popping up in some new Cheshire market locations in the coming months. I won't be at Treacle Market anymore so instead I'm having a much needed day off 😊

You'll find me with the plants on my Apothecary stall at the Congleton Physic Garden open day on Saturday 9th May, chatting and selling all things herbal 🌿

Later in May you'll find me at at The Edge on Saturday 30th May from 10am-4pm. There's nothing better than seeing you under the trees with the backdrop of the ancient woodland 🌳

If you'd like details of my Junior Herbalist Summer Schools do message me as bookings are now live.

Although I don't have a shop, you can always contact me directly regarding teas, tinctures and herbal remedies 🌱

Thank you to all of you who've supported me once a month in Macclesfield and I'm looking forward to seeing you again at new markets!

See you soon ❤️

Cath
Medical Herbalist

🌿 Spring Herbal Workshop 🌿Join me on Saturday 2nd May at Prestbury Village Hall from 10am – 12.30pm for a nourishing, ha...
22/04/2026

🌿 Spring Herbal Workshop 🌿

Join me on Saturday 2nd May at Prestbury Village Hall from 10am – 12.30pm for a nourishing, hands-on morning celebrating the abundance of spring 🌱

We’ll be diving into the vibrant world of seasonal herbs together:
✨ Sip delicious spring wellness shots
✨ Create your own fresh herbal teas
✨ Head out on a gentle herb walk to connect with what’s growing now
✨ Make a beautiful spring herbal vinegar
✨ Blend your own cleansing herbal tea to take home

There’ll also be plenty of opportunities to taste and explore seasonal flavours, including:
🌿 Nettle pesto
🌼 Dandelion ‘coffee’
🧁 Nettle cakes
…and learn how to cook with and use Dandelions in everyday life

This workshop is all about reconnecting with nature, supporting your body through the seasonal shift, and gaining practical, simple ways to bring herbs into your daily routine.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to book your place or use the link below 🌿
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

Cath
Medical Herbalist

Herbalist thank you incoming ,🌿💚A big thank you for all the new patient enquiries and bookings over the last few months....
21/04/2026

Herbalist thank you incoming ,🌿💚

A big thank you for all the new patient enquiries and bookings over the last few months.

Running a small business can be intense and comes with so many ups and downs. I did think that launching my herbal business (almost four years ago) might be a bit easier, especially as this is my second business but it takes quite a bit of resilience!

Being a herbalist is more of a way of life than a job, I love it and have managed to get some time on the allotment today, weeding and starting to make headway on the raised beds. But it's always a juggle of growing herbs, running events and seeing patients.

I've signed off quite a few patients recently and although that's always the aim as I don't want people taking herbal medicine long term, suddenly it leaves a bit of a gap.

So my diary is open for new patients from 1st May, if you've been thinking about herbal medicine and finally dealing with that fatigue, the hot flushes, poor sleep, eczema, high blood pressure, whatever it is I always treat the person...get in touch for a free discovery call.

I hope to meet you soon,

Cath
Medical Herbalist

I never planned to be a Junior Herbalist Club Leader 🌿💚It's such a rewarding part of my life as a herbalist.It's always ...
19/04/2026

I never planned to be a Junior Herbalist Club Leader 🌿💚

It's such a rewarding part of my life as a herbalist.

It's always a privilege to support patients and I love my clinic work, but there is something magical about working with children and sharing herbal knowledge.

Last year I completed my Level Three training and am now an 'Advanced' leader! The Level Three course starts in the early autumn and it's specifically aimed at teenagers.

Over the summer I also have Summer Schools for Level One and Two, which will be in Prestbury.

I've been lucky to develop some great friendships with many of the families. A big thank you to all the parents who helped yesterday ❤️

For the last two years I've also delivered the course for a SEN school and primary school and Is love to work with more schools.

All levels of Junior Herbalist Club focus on learning through making and yesterday was a bumper day... making Rose soap, Sage and Marshmallow throat spray, Calendula Infused Oils, Dandelion massage bars and we planted seeds to start mini Apothecary gardens.

Let me know if you'd like information on Junior Herbalist Club for your nature-loving children.

I'm off to the allotment today, I've got to make a start on the new plot 🌿💚

Cath
Medical Herbalist

Spring blossom and sharing herbal wisdom 🌿What a busy week and a big thank you to everyone who joined me at .plumleys fo...
17/04/2026

Spring blossom and sharing herbal wisdom 🌿

What a busy week and a big thank you to everyone who joined me at .plumleys for my first spring herbal workshop this year.

We headed out on a herb stroll and found Lady's Mantle,

Are you a grown up who wants to come to Junior Herbalist Club?Join me and enjoy the nostalgia of making 'potions' in a f...
14/04/2026

Are you a grown up who wants to come to Junior Herbalist Club?

Join me and enjoy the nostalgia of making 'potions' in a fun and relaxed environment, learning about herbs in community around the table.

Make new connections, come on your own or with a friend and gather upstairs at The Snowgoose for 7pm on Thursday 23rd April. We'll spend the evening making a nourishing cream for dry skin, learning about herbs that heal the skin, as well as make a fun bath bomb. Everyone will also head home with some seeds to plant to start their own apothecary garden.

There'll be herbal tea for you on arrival or you might prefer to buy a drink from the bar and you'll receive a warm, friendly welcome weaving fun and herbs together.

The Snowgoose is located on Sunderland Street in Macclesfield, a short walk from the train station. Parking is available on Pickford Street and just off Sunderland Street, opposite the Jolly Sailor. We will be meeting upstairs at The Snowgoose which has a short flight of stairs.

Booking link in comments, or DM for the link directly.

I hope to see you there!

Cath
Medical Herbalist

🌿✨ Spring is calling… are you ready to reconnect with nature? ✨🌿Join me for a hands-on Spring Herbal Workshop where you’...
10/04/2026

🌿✨ Spring is calling… are you ready to reconnect with nature? ✨🌿

Join me for a hands-on Spring Herbal Workshop where you’ll discover the magic of seasonal herbs and how they support your health at this time of year 🌱

🌸 What you’ll enjoy:
🌿 Learn all about spring herbs
🌿 Blend your own personalised herbal tea
🌿 Create a herbal vinegar to take home
🌿 Take part in a guided herb walk
🌿 Boost your plant ID skills and confidence

📅 Dates & Locations:
• Thursday 16th April – Plumleys Garden Centre Near Knutsford
• Saturday 2nd May – Prestbury Village Hall

This is the perfect opportunity to slow down, tune into the season, and connect with nature in a meaningful way 💚

🎟️ Tickets available below – I’d love to see you there!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/woodsideapothecary1

Cath
Medical Herbalist

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Macclesfield

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+447843382386

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