Galium is both a valuable lymphatic tonic and diuretic. The lymph system is the body’s mechanism to wash tissues of toxins, passing them back into the bloodstream to be cleansed by the liver and kidneys. This cleansing action makes it useful in treating conditions which benefit from purifying the blood. In addition, it is often […]
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It’s super easy to make dandelion coffee in just a few simple steps. First of all you need to roast your dandelion root in the oven. If you’ve foraged and dehydrated your roots yourself it can take a wee bit longer than using the dried herb purchased from a reputable source. If you’re using your own […]
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Calendula officinalis is well-known for its role in wound and skin healing. Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties making it an awesome topical treatment for skin issues susceptible to infection. A baby-safe herb it can be used in the treatment of nappy rash, cradle cap and nipples that are sore from breast feeding. When […]
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Arrrrgh anybody else suffer from cold sores? Life has been a bit hectic of late and so I had six pop up overnight. Yep, even herbalists get issues at times and whilst it’s clearly a message to sloooooooow down thankfully, I can also get by with a little help from my friends. Probably most well […]
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Taraxacum officinale or Dandelion is a member of the Asteraceae family. This common, often over looked herb is a powerhouse of waste removal. The leaf is indicated for the kidneys but what’s interesting is that as it’s so high in potassium itself, when it works as a diuretic it doesn’t deplete the body of its […]
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Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. It’s a carminative, sedative, antiviral, antispasmodic, antidepressant and a general nervous system tonic and relaxant. This makes it useful for dyspepsia especially when it is accompanied with anxiety. A mild anti-depressant it is calming and soothing to the mind as well as the digestion, and will […]
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Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, which is a class of compounds that have some pretty badass antioxidant effects. The great thing is that they are found naturally in a number of different foods…hmmmm eating with additional benefits. What’s more they are easy to spot too, anthocyanins are the pigments that give berries, red onions, […]
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Did you know Lavender was responsible for the birth of modern aromatherapy? Its effectiveness in treating burns was first discovered by French biochemist René Gattefossé. Gattefossé, after burning his hand in a lab accident, quickly plunged it into the nearest thing he could find – a vat of lavender essential oil. Because it healed so […]
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I’ve been a little quiet this week as I was struck with the dreaded lurgy. Ugh, even herb nerds get sick sometimes but the good news is there are lots of medicinal plants to help fix things. So I thought I’d share this particularly bad ass herbal immunity tonic called Fire Cider. It’s not all […]
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Stellaria Media or Chickweed packs a lot of punch for something so dainty. It’s so nutrient dense it’s beyond silly. Best known is its ability to cool inflammation making it pretty badass when it comes to skin irritation, rashes and conditions that are dry or itchy. This little weed is often pulled up by the […]
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