Avril's Apothecary Reflexology and Herbs

30/04/2026

Speedwell, one of Irelands 7 sacred herbs that nothing natural or supernatural could harm.

23/04/2026

Happy day after to you all. I hope you can marvel in the wonder of nature today. Something I found interesting this morning. The resilience of our native lung medicine. Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara.

22/04/2026

One of my teachers. The great Matthew Wood.

22/04/2026

*They are all gone now.

I have just finished a very (very very) small batch of skin irritation salve. It was made with eczema irritation in mind. This is a very simple calming and healing salve with just two herbs, Chickweed and Red Clover, organic Olive oil and Irish Beeswax. I wild harvested the herbs and made an extracted oil from them. There are no preservatives or essential oils in this salve, just pure healing herbs.

CHICKWEED, is a fantastic cooling herb which is great for skin issues such as cuts, wounds, itching and irritation. Eczema and Psoriasis can benefit from this herb when it causes this itching and irritation.

RED CLOVER (probably my favourite flower oil, it's pure magic)
Red Clover is great for childhood eczema and other chronic skin issues such as Psoriasis but also a great herb for lymphatic drainage and helping to break down cysts under the skin.

I have only two 60ml pots available for €18.00 each. Available for collection or I can post them for an additional charge.

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Learn how to identify, harvest and safely use the wild food and medicine that grows in our hedgerows and gardens. Walks on Saturdays. Send a direct message or text or call on 0838999007 for booking and more information. Avril Walks will be approx 1.5 hours. Available for group and private bookings.

28/02/2026

Turkey tail is growing everywhere. one of the most potent and definitely prolific medicinal mushrooms.

27/02/2026

Coltsfoot flowers at my back door.

05/02/2026

Facebook Herb Walk
Eyebright (Euphrasia spp.)

Eyebright may be found growing in the northern US and Canada, as well as the UK and northern Europe. It is partially parasitic on grasses or clover and is difficult to cultivate. It is gathered while in flower (early August-early September).

Eyebright, contrary to popular belief, is not primarily an eye herb. It has specific activity on the sinuses. It stabilizes mast cells, inhibiting histamine release and over secretion by the mucous membranes. It is very effective for allergic rhinitis, hot/damp sinusitis, serous otitis media in children (with Echinacea), post-nasal drip, and head colds (with Echinacea).

A nasal do**he of a “saline tea” combining Euphrasia, Hydrastis, and Yerba Mansa can be useful for treating stubborn sinus infections, especially fungal infections with a chronic discharge. A neti pot works well, or the tea in an atomizer can also be used.

The dried herb has very little activity beyond being a mild astringent and topical anti-inflammatory.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.

31/01/2026

Spotted these edible mushrooms on my walk this evening. They are prolific right now.