by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Herbal therapeutics for the common cold – a humoral approach Every year, as the light fades and the air cools, colds begin to circle through homes and classrooms. We reach for tissues, teas, and remedies – small comforts against the chill. In herbal medicine,...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
In traditional herbal medicine, we often turn to ancient wisdom to guide our practices. One such treasure is the concept of the four temperaments: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic. These temperaments, deeply rooted in traditional understanding, offer a...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
My mornings are often spent walking through the Chiltern Hills, where the tranquility of nature offers a serene start to the day. On a recent crisp, bright morning, there was a remarkable sense of stillness, almost as if the landscape itself was pausing in...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Autumn holds a special place in my heart, evoking cherished family memories and stories steeped in herbal lore. During Samhain, my thoughts drift to the golden woods and bronzed landscapes of my homeland. I reminisce about ‘Allerzielen’ or All Souls Day, a...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
My earliest conscious memory of my maternal grandmother was about age five. I can still recall the delightful aromas emanating from her tiny countryside kitchen, her long wavy auburn hair plaited back neatly, whilst she was gently stirring an exquisite ruby-red liquid...
by Kristine De Block | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Certain experiences stay with us for a lifetime, no matter how old we are. This story takes me back to a time where my encounter with two unassuming native plants was particularly visceral. When I was much younger, my siblings and I loved spending time in the...