Herbal Tinctures explained
You may have heard of tinctures but wondered what they are. Tinctures are at the heart of many Herbalists dispensaries and I am no exception. A tincture is a concentrated liquid extract of a medicinal plant. Because the tincture is concentrated you only need to take a...
The Importance of Rest
When I came across this article online via TED called ‘The 7 types of rest we all need’ based on the work of Dr Dalton-Smith I was delighted - someone had summed up what I have been talking to patients about for years in a wonderfully easy to understand way....
Spring ‘weeds’ as medicine
As the days lengthen and the sun shines a little warmer, we can begin to see more plant-life appearing. Some of the green fringes of Brighton such as the Hollingbury golf course near where I live are full of diverse plant life and many of the wild plants or ‘weeds’...
Cinnamon as Food and Medicine
Warming Spices such as Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Ginger have a long tradition of use in winter foods and drinks such as mulled wine or minced pies. The traditional use of these spices may not only be because they are delicious, but because they also contain an...
I don’t treat illnesses, I treat people
I get asked this question quite a lot: “What herb is good for…..[enter health condition]…?” I usually pause and then explain (to the person’s slight irritation that they didn’t get a quick answer) that I don’t treat illnesses - I treat people. But what does that mean?...
Elderflower Power
It used to be said that summer truly began with the blooming of the Elderflowers and ended with the ripening of the Elderberries. Elderflowers can be seen all over Hollingdean from late May to late June. They have a long tradition of use both as herbal medicine and as...
Warming Herbal Remedies for Winter aches and pains
Damp cold winters in Brighton can often make aches and pains worse but there are a number of natural herbal remedies which could help.One remedy becoming well-known for easing joint pain is Turmeric. It has anti-inflammatory effects similar to Ibuprofen so may help...
Treating Hayfever holistically
It’s that time of year again when many people begin to suffer from incessant sneezing, streaming or itchy eyes and sinus congestion, you guessed it - it’s hay fever season. Hay Fever can however often strike people even earlier than May; it can occur from as early as...
Happy International Women’s Day!
Raspberry Leaf is a most ancient of women’s herbs, used for centuries to help with menstrual and womb health alongside promoting breast milk production and facilitating easier birth. It is one of the seminal herbs for women and I love it! It isn’t only useful for...