Paula McCreary, Medical Herbalist

06/04/2025

Finally feel like I’m coming out of hibernation!
If you go down to the woods today…
I love this time of year. ❤️

11/12/2024

Well the Jolly Season is creeping closer! 🎄

If you need reperscription or winter supplies let
me know asap as I will be finish around the 18th December for the holidays. I have a couple of slots on the 16th afternoon if you what to book in. 😊
Greeting of the season to you all 🌺❤️

06/08/2024

I’m having a few weeks off from Wednesday 14th August. If you need anything please let me know. Reperscription, big buster, hayfever mix, creams and ointments etc just message me and I will sort it out before I go.
If you want an appointment I am seeing people in Emlyn Monday 12th or I do have a free slot tomorrw afternoon (Wednesday 7th).

Have a lovely rest of the summer everyone.
Gardens looking great Elecampane and Valerian did well this year!

05/08/2024

Well
What a crazy summer it’s been Glastonbury was awesome I so enjoy working with the herby crew and spreading the herbal magic. Then power of plants which was fantastic.
So lovely spend time with so many amazing herbalist.

08/06/2024

Oh my beauties, ready to harvest! I feel so mean! sleep, relax, the best of nervines! 💕

26/05/2024

Hayfever seems to be particularly strong this year, possibly with all the rain everything is popping out at once! I do a lovely hayfever anti allergen tonic or tea get in touch if I can help.
A great herb for hayfever is Plantain aka Ribwort (Plantago lanceolata) and it’s everywhere! It can help with hayfever as it is said to have decongestant actions which supports the respiratory system, clearing phlegm and protecting the mucus membranes from an irritating cough, soothing and easing a harsh, dry cough as it also has expectorant and anti spasmodic actions. It's full of polysaccharides which support the immune system, tannins which can help reduce inflammation and promote healing as well as clearing heat and toxins. Also good for countering an irritated digestive system.
Also great for those pesky insect bites.
It has a drawing action so great used externally for drawing out that nasty poison (works on splinters too). If I get bitten I chew a leaf and then put it on the bite straight away, leave it for as long as possible and it pulls out all the nasty stuff, it’s amazing works even on horsefly bites!
Make sure you pick “clean” leaves not where dogs have been or lots traffic.
Identify it safely before use. There’s 2 sorts broad leaf and ribwort either is ok.
What a pretty herb.

If you are taking perscribed medication or have any under lying conditions make sure it is safe for you to take (check with your gp or a, qualified medical herbalist).

22/05/2024

How lucky I am! Just look at my lovely Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). I am so pleased to cultivate this herb which is now rare and endangered. This is its forth year of growing, I took root cuttings 2 years ago and it’s just doing so well! I am so chuffed I might even harvest a little this Autumn! Which is so exciting! And I have planted a baby at the woodland garden to see if it will take 🤞
Goldenseal is a herb native to North American traditionally used to treat a variety of health problems, including sore or itchy eyes and mouth ulcers with a traditional use for stomach issues with inflammation. I use it sometimes in mouth washes 🤢. The powdered root is amazing for healing cuts and scrapes “this may sting a little!” 😂 .
Avoid internally if you taking blood-thinners, pregnant or breast feeding.
Just such a magical woodland herb that grows in the shade, and grows for me! 👏👏👏

06/05/2024

If you go down to the woods today! Bluebells, bluebells, bluebells! The herby woodland garden is coming to life and even some new additions. Going to try some Goldend Seal and White Horehound. Let’s see how they do. Might need some slug 🐌 defences, they love golden seal those godam slugs!
Must be time for a herby walk in the woods soon!

03/05/2024

Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal herb in first for wild animals

Sumatran ape applied sap and leaves to open cut after suspected fight with another male, say scientists

31/03/2024

Happy Easter 🐣
The wonderful Yarrow and a very cute mouse.

24/03/2024

Got to love a bit of purple this time of year. The Periwinkles (Vinca major) gone crazy. An astringent tonic, said to be good for reducing bleeding, sore throats and inflammation of the tummy. It Was used in love potions and for passion in the past! A sprig under the bed said to attract true love! Also said to protect from evil. Just stunning!

18/03/2024

Spring at last at the woodland herb garden. Lungwort, Wood Anemone, our first blue bell and oh some red red Elf ear. Just so lovely to see the flowers peeking out.