Willow, our Pain Friend
Willow leaves have long been used as a home remedy for pain relief and assisting sleep, due to their low levels of salicin. Equally, they are rich in antioxidants/antinflamatory compounds that also lower pain levels.

Perhaps less known is that their Spring leaves contain high levels of Vitamin C ( brew as tea and drink)

#pain #inflammation #vitc #salicin #herbtea #springleaves #antinflamatory

Our Waterway Wonder
Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) is a common sight in Norfolk, where I live and a wildlife favourite.

It is the cousin of boneset, more commonly found growing wild in America. As herbalists, boneset is a very important fever plant which we used a lot during COVID and still do for flu blends ongoingly.

It`s an important plant because it is particularly good for very strong fevers and painful aching bones. (Common name: Breakbone Weed)

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Purple Fruit is The Best
Purple fruits (plus red to some extent) have the highest amount of anthocyanins, which are a particularly strong and potent antioxidant.

As you`ll know, antioxidants critically help reduce inflammation overall and support better metabolic health in general. This aids most organs, systems and conditions, including brain health, blood sugar issues, the heart and more.

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Ancient Herb for Women of All Ages
Agnus castus seeds are the miracle plant for so many situations for women of all ages.
From lowered fertility levels to difficult monthly cycles, many gynaecological issues and the menopause.
Agnus castus helps normalise the pituitary gland`s hormonal signalling. Often altering excesses of oestrogen.

Here it is growing in the UK. It is otherwise indigenous to the hotter climates of southern Europe.

Link to Agnus Castus Tincture: https://shop.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/product/agnus-castus-tincture-2

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Calming Passionflower

Our nerve-building and mentally soothing formula called "Chamomile & Vervain Formula (link: https://shop.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/product/chamomile-vervain-formula) contains many calming herbs, especially passionflower (Passiflora incarnata). It reliably reduces anxiety, relaxes overall and helps initiate sleep.

It will also boost GABA, which is a brain chemical that naturally lowers brain activity. This calms and slows down a racing mind and raises dopamine levels. It is also a useful overall muscle relaxant.

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