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Gathering Eyebright – Precious Medicine for the Eyes
Eyebright (Euphrasia spp) is a fascinating semi parasitic plant which grows on old grassland and heaths. It needs an undisturbed habitat and is therefore no longer very common. I am lucky then that it grows in abundance in a small … Continue reading
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
Herb Foraging Courses – Reclaiming an Ancient Dying Art
It’s wonderful how things work out, when they are meant to. Last weekend I had a phone call, out of the blue, from someone asking if I ever offered herb foraging and identification courses. I should explain that I am … Continue reading
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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Tagged anti-inflammatory, arthritis, children, Doctrine of Signatures, eczema, gout, hayfever, herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, iron tonic, kidneys, Milarepa, nettle, Nettles, pregnancy, psoriasis, rheumatism, toxins, Urtica dioica, urtification, 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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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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Tagged herbal medicine, herbal treatment, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, Tibetan Medicine, tincture, wild crafting
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