Category Archives: infections
Our Native Infection Remedy
This 300-year-old oak tree is a wonderful winter companion for our village. In summer its leaves make a handy home remedy. The
read moreA February Bladder and Kidney Cleanse
The kidneys are rather refined; they intricately filter liquid waste out of the blood and produce urine. They don’t work quite as
read moreEucalyptus 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 moreTreat it all Burdock root is one of those plants you’d want on you’re desert island if stranded!
Burdock root is one of those plants you’d want on you’re desert island if stranded! It really does provide real help for
read moreMahonia buds getting ready for Spring!
Mahonia aquifolium (also known as Oregon grape, due to its stunning autumn berries) is gearing up for flowering, which it will do
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 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 moreEchinacea Our Amazing Immune Herb
I’m featuring an Echinacea film I made late summer and chatting about thyme uses and why it’s a brilliant lung herb and more.
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