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Lily of the Valley – Apollo’s Gift to Aesclepius
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is blooming at this time of year. The Latin name means ‘Of the valleys’ and ‘during May’ so for those people who find Latin names awkward I hope to persuade you how logical and … Continue reading
Gathering Dandelion Leaf – an Ancient Medicine with a Modern Twist.
With spring getting seriously under way my herb gathering becomes a daily activity, squeezed in during sunny spells and in between other work. It is lovely to go out into the fields and green lanes for some quiet reflection and … Continue reading
Posted in Herbal Harvesting Year, News
Tagged dandelion, diuretic, furosemide, herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, hypertension, oedema, West Dorset, wild crafting
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Where Weeding and Harvesting Meet. Gathering Dandelion Roots.
I love working at my herb field. There is plenty to do at this time of year, but while most horticulturalists are concentrating on ground preparation, sowing and weeding, I am harvesting. Or am I? I’m removing dandelion plants from … Continue reading
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Tagged auto-intoxication, bitter principles, dandelion, detoxification, digestive stimulant, diuretic, food intolerances, herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, leaky gut, potassium, Taraxacum officinale, weeding, weeds as medicines, wild crafting
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