Plague plant Rosemary
Plague advise from the physicians of the time (circa 1660s), centred around many common garden or wild plants. One of which was
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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) still has its architectural and now rusty brown seeds and stalks, telling us that its roots are soon
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The Elder in this photo has lost its leaves and gained some damp weather lichen and algae, whilst the Hawthorn still has
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When I think of herbal anti-virals I know there are specific plants for specific situations like lemon balm for herpes or wormwood
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Black Pepper for Colds, Flu and Weight Loss November brings the damp and chilly feelings, l so I have been grinding extra
read moreChamomile, Stress, Brain and Immune Supportive
The nerve supporter, stress reducer and brain calmer Chamomile is a good choice of drink right now. It contains apigenin a flavonoid
read moreThis Sea of Sage can help Anxiety
This Sea of Sage can help Anxiety On a family bike ride, we spotted this field of sage (We gather it’s destined
read moreGinkgo fruits at Kew Gardens
You rarely see fruiting ginkgo trees like this, they tend not to be grown by choice as when the fruits drop to
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
read moreHeather Honey with our Onion & Horseradish Concentrate
Heather Honey with our Onion and horseradish Concentrate A 2013 study on British grown heather honey proved that it can kill MRSA
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