Dandelion – Taraxacum Officinale Parts used – Leaves , Roots. Habitat – Lawns, Fields , roadsides , Paths Actions– Root – Digestive, bitter tonic, hepatic, mild laxative, alterative. Leaf- Diuretic , Mild laxative, bitter tonic, cholagogue, anti inflammatory, anti -lithic. Digestion A bitter digestive & liver tonic , dandelion enhances appetite & digestion. It increases […]
Calendula Parts Used – Flowers Actions- Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, digestive, antiulcer, antitumor, antioxidant, astringent, anti -viral, detoxifying , anti-spasmodic. This common or “pot” marigold is found in cultivated fields. Leaves are oval, pale green. Flowers are round, many petaled, aromatic, radiating, and of brilliant gold & orange. An “herb of the sun” with much
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
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
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 .
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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To the Romans it was Hair of the earth.
Horsetail is one of the oldest of Plants & is a remedy for urinary system, cystitis , incontinence & prostate problems. it is a leading source of plant silica & so helps where this is deficient as shown by symptoms like brittle nails, thin hair & allergies. Externally it is good for Rheumatism, chilblains & skin problems & helps wounds, joints & sprains to heal.
Some of the common names for Yarrow – Angel Flower, Blood-wort, Herb of the seven cures, Nose bleed.
Modern Pharmaceutical medicine is especially good for accidents & emergencies , but the old way of medicine can be best at helping chronic problems
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What is it about having a cup a tea that makes up feel better ? For me it is about taking the split second when I draw the cup up to my mouth