Tag Archives: herbs

Early Spring at the Allotment

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Myrobalan Clinic

This morning was sunny and bright and I was looking forward to spending some time down at my allotment. I had carved the time out of my crowded diary four weeks ago and I was delighted to see that … 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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Gathering Avens – A Herb of Many Talents

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

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 →

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Gathering Hawthorn Blossom – A Herb for the Heart

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

I am relieved to have been able to make a start on the gathering of Hawthorn blossom today. I use a lot of Hawthorn in my clinic so during the brief period that it is in flower I need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbal Harvesting Year, News | Tagged angina, broken heart, congestive heart failure, depression, foraging, hawthorn, herb gathering, herbal medicine, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, hypertension, post traumatic stress disorder, tincture, wild crafting | 2 Comments

Gathering Cleavers – Hedgerow Support for the Lymphatic System.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

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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Gathering Dandelion Leaf – an Ancient Medicine with a Modern Twist.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

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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Gathering Nettle – a Powerhouse of Goodness

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

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.

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Myrobalan Clinic

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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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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