Herbal blog
In this blog, you’ll find my personal thoughts, herbal recipes, practical tips, and stories from the world of herbal medicine. I hope these posts spark your curiosity, help you feel closer to nature, and support your journey in learning more about herbal traditions.
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Make your own herbal first aid spray for summer
Herbal first aid spray for summer This is a useful little spray to keep close by through the summer for insect bites and stings, nettle rash, prickly heat, and skin...
Fireweed’s Magic – Medicinal Flower Syrup
Fireweed's Magic - Medicinal Flower Syrup Yesterday was my daughter’s last day of school, and she came out carrying that peculiar mixture of excitement and sadness...
Walking with Mugwort: Herb of dreamers and healers
As you walk through the untamed parts of the local landscape this summer, you might encounter the remarkable Mugwort, fluttering its silvery leaves in the breeze. This...
Exploring the Vagus Nerve: Herbal Wisdom and Neurological Health
The vagus nerve stands as a central figure in our autonomic nervous system, orchestrating a wide range of bodily functions from heart rate regulation to digestive...
Baskets full of Elderflowers, and the stories they carry
Baskets full of Elderflowers, and the stories they carry The elder tree is flowering again. Tucked into hedgerows, half-lurking near footpaths and forgotten boundaries,...
Elderflower Raspberry Cordial
We all adore the unique summery taste of Elderflower, but cordial recipes are often rather heavy on the sugar front. On the positive side, this does allow you to...
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