Monthly Archives: March 2012

Gathering Ranunculus ficaria, Known With Good Reason as Pilewort

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

With the warm Spring weather it is very cheering to see the beautiful yellow stars of  Ranunculus ficaria popping up everywhere.  Its common names are Lesser Celandine and Pilewort, this last because it is a very effective treatment for piles … Continue reading →

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Gathering Viburnum opulus – The Start of My Harvesting Year

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

Viburnum opulus or Cramp Bark is the first herb that I gather each year.  As its name suggests it is the bark which is used and this is easiest to strip from the stems in early spring time, just when … Continue reading →

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Nasturtium – More Than Just a Pretty Face!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

I love having Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)  rambling around my herb beds. Not only do the flowers look so pretty, they also have excellent medicinal properties. Nasturtium was first introduced to Europe from Peru by the Conquistadores.  It is said that … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Herbal Cough Elixir

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

There are a lot of coughs and colds around at the moment.  Succumbing to a cold is Nature’s way of telling you slow down and make sure you are keeping a well balanced diet and lifestyle.  Having said that, once … Continue reading →

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