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 […]
Read moreHEAVENLY HERBS: DANDELION
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 […]
Read moreHEAVENLY HERBS: LEMON BALM
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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