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Over recent days, I have had conversations with so many people about the potential benefits of including herbal preparations in their daily life, but the sad reality is that more than half of them were either skeptical or downright scared to try them. Why? Because they had either read some mis-information on the internet (myth), had tried some herbs from high street retailers before and not got the results they wanted (magic) or, even worse, had been told by a medical profess

When most people think of roses, they imagine romance, beauty, and fragrance. Rose - A Gentle Herbal Ally Beyond their ornamental charm,...

Gut health is so important because it isn’t just about digestion – it plays a huge role in your overall well-being. Gut Health Here are...

Here are our  top 10 herbal tea recipes - each designed for different moods and health boosts. They are simple, delicious, and easy to...

Bees are amazing creatures and I bet you didn't know there are about 20,000 known species of bees in the world (according to the Oxford...

Here's a beginner-friendly list of  common herbs  with their  energetic profiles  and  practical uses . This can serve as a quick reference when building your home apothecary or herbal routine. 1. Ginger  (Zingiber officinale) Energetics:  Warming, stimulating and slightly drying Practical uses: Cold digestion (bloating, gas) Poor circulation (cold hands/feet) Nausea (including motion sickness) Onset of colds and flus (stimulates sweat) 2. Chamomile  (Matricaria chamomilla) E

When people first start working with herbs, they often focus on the names and uses of the individual herbs. For example, peppermint is...

When we hear the word Plantain , many of us immediately think of the starchy banana-like fruit used in cooking across the tropics. But...

Today I was foraging for Nature’s Pink Healer to make tinctures and glycerites. Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium), with its striking...

Knowing the source matters! Have you ever stopped to think about where your herbs are coming from? That jar of dried basil or packet of...

Try microgreens! Microgreens are young, edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have...

If you haven’t heard of Self-Heal ( Prunella vulgaris ), it’s time to put this humble herb on your radar. Sometimes called "Heal-All,"...

The Health Benefits of Lavender: A Review of Scientific Evidence Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) is a widely used aromatic herb known...

What seemed like a good idea at the time has turned into an all consuming project because eight weeks ago we got some bees! Ask any...

When it comes to natural remedies, few herbs are as underrated as cleavers  ( Galium aparine ). Known for their sticky stems and tendency...

Kombucha, a fizzy, fermented tea with ancient origins, has surged in popularity in recent years and for good reason. This tangy beverage,...

All self-care starts by taking ownership and responsibility for your own health and wellbeing. Self-care is a lifestyle choice that...

Golden milk is a warm, comforting beverage with roots in Ayurvedic tradition. Celebrated for its vibrant golden hue and a rich blend of...

The connection between plants and human health has been established for thousands of years. Herbal remedies have deep historical roots...