Wild garlic (Allium ursinum)

I think that all across the land, we eagerly await the coming of Wild garlic (aka Ramsons) in the spring. Here, the hills are festooned in the gorgeous glossy leaves, and later the beautiful white…

Herbs to lift a terrible state

Of all the patients that I look after, I have come across very few people who have been terribly ill with a virus this year, but almost everyone I speak to is feeling terrible emotionally…

Rue Ointment for Tendon and Ligament strain

Rue is known as the Herb of Grace, and historically used to strengthen eyesight, as well as tendons and ligaments. Because a torn ligament takes so very long to heal, I decided to make an…

What does it mean to harvest with love?

My apothecary garden is a community of sentient beings. The plants are the main players, but also the birds, the furry creatures, myself, and the human visitors – all contribute to the overall sense of…

Horsetail for strengthening hair

Would you like your tresses to be as full and lush as a horse’s tail? Look to your weeds for help. Horsetail (Equisetum) is one of those herbs that gardeners hate, and herbalists love. It…

Linden Blossom Bath

It is such a lovely treat on a hot summer's day to stand under a towering Linden tree (Tilia Europa), and collect the honey scented blossom.

Anti-fungal Powders

It is about to get very hot, and this can herald the onset of skin fungal rashes. Skin on skin creates a thin layer of moisture which provides an environment for yeasts to grow.

Calming Garden Petals Infusion

As a result of lockdown, I am noticing that a lot of people are feeling trapped, very wound up, agitated and even depressed, so I want to suggest a herbal tea which can really take…