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Herbalist providing tailored herbal treatments for your condition. Maybe this is the time to seek he My business is about herbs and health.

How to help people get well, stay well and use herbs wisely. I work with you to promote your health and well-being using combinations of herbs designed to address imbalances at the root of ill health. I have been in practice for more than 26 years, and my learning about herbs still continues. You can do a lot for yourself with a little know- how, so start learning about plant medicine here.

04/09/2025

A lovely tea blends for post partum recovery and help with tiredness (and all the many other things a birth may bring). 😍

30/08/2025

The abundance of Rosemary. Its a hardy plant with a wonderful scent. Even inhaling a sprig send messages to your brain via the olfactory nerve. Rosemary is stimulating and more recent studies are proving exciting as to her ability to improve memory and sharpen our mental acuity. Some studies carried out on cohorts of menopausal women showed a significant reduction in brain fog in the rosemary group compared to the control group. Brain fog, poorer memory and poor concentration are common complaints that I regularly hear about so Rosemary is featuring a LOT in my practice.
The infused oil massaged into the scalp is also wonderful for helping improve hair growth and the condition of the hair. What's not to love?

23/08/2025

I would have difficulty running my practice without the help of the beautuful Marshmallow, or to give it its Latin name Althea. Which adds to its beauty I think.
So gentle, yet strong. A top demulcent herb, meaning it's lovely, soft velvety leaf yields mucilage which soothes inflammation. The root even more so, giving of its even thicker slippery contents to help heal gastritis and other irritations of the gut. This beautiful plant is one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs for the digestive tract.

Would you be surprised to know that one of the most prescribed medicines globally is the PPI's, or proton pump inhibitors. That's right, get a bit of acid indigestion, get it often enough and if you consult your doctor, its often the first thing they'll prescribe. And yes it works to suppress production of stomach acid so the reflux apparently resolves. But stop those meds and it's right back to Go. Plus you are at higher risk of getting other infections such as Helicobacter pylori as the low acidity on the stomach won't inhibit these bacteria. Another example of symptomatic treatment that may cause more problems over the long term.
Check out all that the humble Marshmallow can do, you will be amazed.

16/08/2025

Some infused oils from summer 25. These are
Comfrey, Calendula and St. John's wort. All set for making salves and creams. I have Rosemary, Meadowsweet, Lemon balm and Self-heal all bottled up too.
Ready for another season.
And there's still time for more.....

11/08/2025

Solidago virgaurea, the native European Golden rod. Such a beautiful herb -it is usually at its best for picking in July and early August. It's long tradition for urinary tract ptoblems is well established. It increases urinary flow and will sterilise the renal tublules if an infection is present. Given how urinary tract infections are a very common complaint, I need a good pick of this herb throughout the year, so will happily spend hours gathering and processing. Importantly, Golden rod also is valued for improving kidney function in cases of renal failure.

Hayfever sufferers will be happy to hear what a great decongestant it is, helping with both seasonal allergies and chronic sinusitus. I make fresh tinctures and keep a little dried for tea blends too.

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07/08/2025

Nothing like a few blooms to add a bit of joy to your day. All gifts from the garden. Have a lovely weekend. ❤️

06/08/2025

Had a very slow start for Calenduka this year. Seeds I planted didn't do well during the May drought and very few germinated. Three batches of seeds later I'm finally getting results. And some seeds from the previous year have self germinated too, so I'll be OK.

This herb has a very long season, which I believe is where it's name is derived, calendula being Latin for little calendar or little clock. So better late than never in this case. The more you pick the more you get. A wonderful herb with applications for so many conditions. Potent antifungal action helps with ringworm, thrush and other yeast infections. It's strong antibacterial action make is ideal as a wash for cuts and grazes and it is a gentle digestive ally too. It's amazing as a salve for so many skin conditions, and importantly, supports the lymphatic system. It's bright cheerful appearance makes it welcome in any garden. I can't wait to strain my precious oil.

02/08/2025

Something's brewing. Or macerating to put it more accurately. It's all go at this time of year.

brewing

29/07/2025

Hyssop for tincturing. The flowers are such a striking vivid blue. A cough remedy with a long tradition. Particularly useful for hacking, spasmodic type of coughs. Also has a reputation for the treatment of fitting and epilepsy, but those with any history of same are now cautioned against its use. Of course if people are on medication for these conditions then do not take. Funny though how that which something has a traditional use for is the very thing it's now contra-indicated for.
I think the message is - there are effective drugs you can take for this condition and we sure don't want you finding your own natural solutions at little cost cos that does not help our profits. And we LOVE profit.
What a cynic I have become.

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21/07/2025

Heavy, heavy rains the last couple of days. Very wet underfoot but this beauty hasn't flinched. Tough gal.

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20/07/2025

Leonards cardiaca, commonly named Motherwort, is a special plant. As its name implies its a much used and valued herb for women. It works for many conditions of the female reproductive system. It's a hormonal balancer, helping with regulation of the menstrual cycle. Working with a trained herbalist, pregnant women may be recommended to take it at the very late stage of pregnancy in preparation for and also during labour. It's also a great herb post partum, helping with both the physical and emotional aspects after a birth, particularly anxiety and mood fluctuations.

Cardiaca is the second part of its name because this herb works on the heart muscle by strengthening the muscle and supporting regular rhythmic contractions. Caution is needed in taking this herb if someone is already taking medication for blood pressure or any type of arrhythmia.

The plant is strong and sturdy. It's not obviously a very 'flowery' plant but in full flower these lovely pinky lilac small flowers bloom along the leaf axils at regular intervals. This is the best time to harvest, just picking to a third of the way down. Then strip off the leaves and flowers and discard the tougher stem. A salutary warning here - wear gloves when stripping off the leaves - those lovely flower calyxes have some very sharp bits which you will soon become aware of without gloves. 😀

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15/07/2025

Picked a lot of Meadowsweet over the weekend in perfect conditions for harvesting. But look! Pic 1 shows my freshly chopped herb with a sample of dried Meadowsweet that I bought last year in the dish above. Hardly looks like the same plant does it? And just a dried hay smell from the supplier's version, in great contrast to my highly and wonderfully scented harvest. I had run out of my own stock and ordered some last year. But you know I haven't used it much as I was so unhappy with the quality. If you compare the two samples, there is little evidence of any blossom in the bought herb. Meadowsweet is all about the frothy creamy flower which is high in salicylates. What you don't want is lots of woody stalks or stems. They are mostly chlorophyll and do not a good medicine make. It's so important to be sure what you are getting when working as a herbalist. Of course I don't/can't grow all my own herbal supplies, but I try to do as much as possible and am always happy with my own tinctures and dried stocks. No excuse for running out of Meadowsweet as it is everywhere at the minute. I'll be making sure I have plenty of fresh stock this year to last right through.

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