Category Archives: herbal medicine
Golden Gifts
Mullein flowers are a great food bar for numerous insects at all times. For us, the flowers are excellent healers for the
read morePassionflower Calms Brain Overactivity
This useful long or short-term use herb can calm an over-stressed nervous system. The flowers have sedative and relaxant biochemistry which is
read moreLung Support Elecampagne
These statuesque beauties are just starting to burst into their golden yellow flowers. ( Inula helenium). It’s the roots that are invaluable
read moreLavender Cools and Calms us
Our Lavender Flower Herb Tea (link: https://tinyurl.com/3ypcjnhz) is delicious in summer. Better still if you have your own freshly grown use these
read moreProudly Presenting my Agnus castus
My Agnus castus bush always comes into leaf very late and flowers (pretty lilac sprays) even later. This Mediterranean shrub loves warmth
read moreMugwort or Wild Wormwood
(Artemisia vulgaris) This prevalent wild plant is a really useful botanical to know about. Its biochemistry helps a range of diverse health
read moreFeeding & Calming our Nerves
There are plenty of herbs that relax the nervous system & reduce overactive stress responses. They also relieve muscle tension, help us
read moreHibiscus Flowers Herb Tea
This lovely red-flowered species is generally considered the medicinal one. Although native to hotter climates it flowers in northern Europe. It is
read moreStunning Lavender
The sheer vibrance of colour is amazing. As a fresh floral tea each morning there is nothing quite like it for celebrating
read moreAmazing Plantain
(Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata) Possibly one of my favourite medicinal herbs. A prolific wild plant that helps pollen allergies, respiratory infections, stomach
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