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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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Gathering Hawthorn Blossom – A Herb for the Heart

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

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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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Nasturtium – More Than Just a Pretty Face!

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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Making Tinctures – Preserving the Vibrancy of a Practice

In my practice I like to combine Western Herbal treatment ideas with the energetics of Tibetan Medicine.   I carry a large stock of herbs each with their own unique balance of properties and I blend tinctures for individual patients. Tinctures … Continue reading

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