July 2020

Lughnasa

Starts 1st August to 31st October.It is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.  It is a time of harvest & abundance. In Irish mythology, Lughnasa festival is said to have derived from a celebration, originally held by the God […]

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A-Z of Herbs – B

Burdock Arctium Lappa Part Used – Leaves picked in summer, Roots dug in spring or autumn & seeds gather in autumn. Habit – Hedgerows, wood edges & waste grounds. Actions – Adaptogenic, antioxidant, diuretic, astringent, bitter liver tonic, digestive, demulcent, antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, antifungal. Regulates action of sebaceous glands in skin. Using Burdock – it

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Agrimony stops bleeding of all sorts & is used in trauma treatment. It helps to relieve pain is a wound herb as well as treating liver, digestive & urinary tract problems .

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PCOS -Poylcystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS is a health condition linked with hormonal imbalances & insulin resistance, which can bring about a whole range of symptoms as listed below. It will affect up to 1 in 10 women. Classic Signs that doctors look for are – Overweight, No periods or Irregular periods, Hirsutism (Facial & body dark hair) & Infertility.

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