Monthly Archives: June 2012

Gathering Elder Flowers – A Herb for Interconnectedness

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

I have been gathering Elder flowers for the last week or so, on and off when the weather permits.  The fragrant clusters of white flowers appear in early to mid summer and are a valuable herbal medicine. Medicinal uses of … Continue reading →

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Gathering Western Hemlock tips – a refreshing power medicine.

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

Today it was wet and windy but I had a yearning for evergreen tree tips.  Most evergreen tree tips are packed with Vitamin C and are full of useful electrolytes.  They are antiseptic and anti-catarrhal so are excellent to take when … Continue reading →

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High Protein Cookies – Great To Refuel After Training

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

I practice a martial art called Shorinji Kempo.  Someday I will write a blog about that.  I travel a long distance for training, 38 miles (that’s 58 km) each way and I try to train twice a week.  The reason for this … Continue reading →

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Liebster Blog Award Nomination

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

Goodness me – I have been nominated for a Liebster Blog Award by Andrew McFarlane who blogs at The Tao of Food.  Thank you so much Andrew!  I am thrilled by this nomination, especially since I have only been blogging … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Marshmallow Leaf – A Soothing Demulcent

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

Today I harvested Marshmallow leaf.  You only have to brush against it to understand that it is a wonderful healing demulcent herb.  Marshmallow leaf has a high level of mucilage which accounts for its ability to soothe the mucous membranes … Continue reading →

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Chelsea Physic Garden

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

Living where I do I don’t get the chance to visit Chelsea Physic Garden very often, but last week I was in London for a course on Tibetan Moxibustion and planned my travel times so that I could. Chelsea Physic … Continue reading →

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