Jill Davies Blog

The Oak Tree
There the squirrel loves to frolic,
There the wild birds rest at night,
There the cattle come for shelter
In the noontime hot and bright.

Poem by Cecil Francis Alexander.

Hydrangea arborescens is a specialist herb that practitioners use to help cystitis, enlarged prostate (holding water) and for kidney and bladder stones. We use the root.
It grows wild in the US in woodlands and riverbanks, whilst in the UK it`s a glorious garden plant.

#kidney #diuretic #bladder #hydrangea #wild #root #cherokee

Respiratory Rescue Mullein

Coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis and similar, we rely upon this excellent plant (leaves and flowers) to bring up phlegm and reduce its formation in the first place.
We used a lot during Covid and it`s a `must have` throughout Winter.

Link to Mullein and Star Anise Herb Tea: https://tinyurl.com/4k7ryswj

Ask for our Mullein and Eucalyptus formula for stubborn, hard-to-shift coughs.

#mullein #mucous #coughing #bronchitis #phlegm #slowrecovery #respiratory

Essential Lung Support Horehound
Due to its primary constituent, Marrubin, this common wayside herb is a vital lung aid for all manner of breathing issues. It helps loosen mucus, which ultimately assists in easier breathing. Respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma, all kinds of coughs and some lung scarring situations are amongst its uses.

#lungs #coughs #breathing #airways #mucus #respiratory #wildherb

September 2025 Newsletter - Getting Your Lungs Winter Ready

Keeping our lungs strong and infection-free is the goal of this newsletter. Setting up a care standard for the Autumnal/Wintery months and thereby safeguarding peak flu and cold timeframes. As late Summer gives way to chillier days, the cold and moisture can start affecting our respiratory system.

Elderberries for Immunity

Sambucus nigra berries have notable anti-viral biochemistry and are popular for colds and flu. It was significantly useful and still is for COVID-19 and many other types of respiratory tract infections.

Link to our Elderberry Tincture: https://tinyurl.com/yp4yzvx7

#elderberry #flu #colds #immunity #covid #respiratory #fever #fever #modulation #cytokinestormbalancer

Cramp bark, Viburnum opulus.

Also known as the wayfaring tree, you`ll spot it in many mixed wild hedgerows. Its stunning berries are a good feast for all birds at this time of year. For medicinal use, we collect the spring bark from an organically grown source. It is invaluable for a host of issues from blood pressure to digestion, joint pains, respiratory difficulties and sleep problems. Thank you, Crampbark!

#crampbark #springbark #cramps #jointpain #digestion #sleep #bloodpressure #virus

September St John`s Wort.

Still flowering away, you can find this plant growing wild in many odd corners. The chemical constituents in the flowers are the all-important medicine for internal and external use.

#stjohnswort #flowers #hypericin #skin #mentalsupport #moodbalancing #lover #virusbuster

September Flowering Dandelion

You do see a second flush of flowers on occasion—a lovely, cheery sight at the end of Summer.
Dandelion leaves and roots are in the top ten for health and healing in general. Overall, a key detox plant.

Try our PolliTox Capsules with burdock root: https://tinyurl.com/2nd6a936

#dandelions #flowers #detox #liver #kidneys #herbalformulae #pollitox