Category Archives: Immune System
Eucalyptus to Help us Breath and Fight off Flu
Eucalyptus has the highest known ‘cineole’ levels of any plant (80-95%) and this is probably why it can help drug-resistant strains of
read moreEat your Brassica for Better Health
These are our natural defence systems which aim to protect us from all manner of undesirables like environmental toxins. But they also
read moreFrosty Plantain and Winter Immunity
Plantago lancelata (slim leaved plantain) is still in leaf. Its one of our premier immune herbs and it couldn’t look more unassuming
read moreAloe’s all-round Healing & Immune Support
Aloe Vera is incredibly anti-inflammatory used internally and you can either drink the fresh juice or use the dried powder version made
read moreCoughs (Colds and Flu)
Many of us have been unlucky enough to have already succumbed to the usual round of sore throats, coughs and colds. So
read moreKeep the Purple Fruits and Vegetables in your Kitchen
Winter rich purples, reds, golds and yellows are rich in ‘flavonoids’ so too are any foods with these colourings. They are always
read moreOur Beautiful Evergreen Scots Pine
Pinus Sylvestris or Scots Pine is perhaps our most familiar pine tree. Its evergreen needles give us winter cheer visually but can
read moreElder and Hawthorn Hedgerow Health
The Elder in this photo has lost its leaves and gained some damp weather lichen and algae, whilst the Hawthorn still has
read moreAnti-Virals are a Must for Winter
When I think of herbal anti-virals I know there are specific plants for specific situations like lemon balm for herpes or wormwood
read moreDamp, Wet and Cold need Ginger Days
Keeping the body warm and dry will help us feel stronger and potentially prevent existing aches and pains becoming more exacerbated. ‘Drying
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