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Double Extracted Chaga Tincture
I was very excited to source some sustainably harvested Scottish Chaga this year. Chaga ((Inonotus obliquus) is known as ‘The Mushroom of Immortality’ in Siberia. It’s a nutritional powerhouse as well as a potent medicine. One of its many beneficial … Continue reading
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Harvesting Alchemilla mollis – A Great Healer and Toner
Yesterday I was able to harvest my first crop from the new bed of Alchemilla mollis at my herb field. Alchemilla mollis is better known as Ladies’ Mantle and is now widely known as a herb ‘for women’. This was … Continue reading
Harvesting Marshmallow Leaf – A Soothing Demulcent
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
Gathering Raspberry Leaf – A Herb Under the Dominion of Venus
Today I gathered Wild Raspberry Leaf. This is widely known as a herb to take during pregnancy in order to tone the uterus and help strengthen the efficiency of contractions during labour. Rich in iron, it is excellent as a … Continue reading
Gathering Avens – A Herb of Many Talents
Today I harvested a little Avens (Geum urbanum). Also known as Herb Bennet, it grows plentifully in my garden so I don’t have to go far for it. According to herbal lore this plant is collected when the flowers are … Continue reading
Ancient Ointments Thanks to the Romans
Ointment making is a good wet weather activity – as long as the herbs are air dried before you use them. You can make ointments out of all sorts of herbs , Comfrey, Calendula, Hypericum, Yarrow, Arnica – the … Continue reading
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Gathering Cleavers – Hedgerow Support for the Lymphatic System.
It has been very wet this last couple of weeks and I am having trouble keeping up with my usual schedule of herb gathering. Normally at this time of the year my dehydrators are whirring 24 hours a day. As … Continue reading
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Tagged Cleavers, Doctrine of Signatures, Galium aparine, goose grass, hedgerow, herb gathering, herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, holistic, lymphadenitis, lymphatic system, lymphedema, lymphoedema, tincture, tonsillitis, West Dorset, wild crafting
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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
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Tagged dandelion, diuretic, furosemide, herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, hypertension, oedema, West Dorset, wild crafting
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Gathering Nettle – a Powerhouse of Goodness
A few days ago I was able to gather my first batch of nettle (Urtica dioica). Nettle has a really good range of therapeutic actions but on top of that it is an absolute powerhouse of goodness. I use a … Continue reading
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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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