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Aphrodisiac Herbs
History has many tales of herbs being deployed to stimulate connection between lovers. While the warmth of sharing a pot of carefully brewed herbal tea is charming enough, it’s fascinating…
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A day in a life of A Herbal Pharmacist
Words by Eva Zadah, Herbal Pharmacist —– My name is Eva Zadah and I am one of the herbal pharmacists working for Health Matters, a very popular herbal pharmacy that…
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Herbs in a Productive Garden
Many of you may know Stephanie Hafferty as a guru of self-sufficiency. Her garden in mid-Wales is a productive haven. As an Ambassador of the Herb Society, Steph promotes the…
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Novel Food Regulation and WHO Strategy
Words by Rox Madeira The Novel Food Act The UK Government has tightened its regulatory rules on herbal medicines with its recent enforcement of the Novel Food Act. This states…
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Begin with Birch
Ground never remains bare for long, nature will soon move in. One of the first trees to establish itself is often birch. Young birch trees will grow quickly and…
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Happy Hollydays
Wander through the woods and among the sleeping giants of our deciduous forests, the green that gives us hope of life ongoing is holly, present on every corner, at every…
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Gifts from the tree
As we bring trees into our homes over the festive period, its good to recognise the many gifts they offer, along with the ones we tuck underneath. There are many…
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Mother of Herbs
Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris When running a herb stall at the market, I’m often asked for mugwort, she is a much sought after herb. Though I’m never sure which use she…
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No bake delight
Recipe from Barbara Wilkinson, Herb Society Chair Autumn calls us to make the most of seasonal fruits and nuts. Here’s a simple way to create healthy, tasty treats to satisfy…
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Spagyrics – The Forgotten Herbal Remedies
Words by Hannah Charman MNIMH MGHR It’s been a very long time since I qualified as a Medical Herbalist. Since then I’ve grown to love my work more than…
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Cunning Folk and Their Hidden Herbal Knowledge
words by the Seed SistAs In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the eerie chant of the three “weird sisters”—eye of newt, toe of frog—is all too familiar. These lines have helped cement the…
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Late summer lavender
Lavender is one of the most quintessential plants in an english herb garden, and deployed way beyond the herb garden too for scented borders and in flower beds. Lavender does…
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How to Make a Clay Sundial
Words by Claire, age 10 Hello! I’m Claire and I’m going to show you how I made my very own sundial. It’s made from clay, decorated with real herbs from…
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Meadowsweet: Sweet scent of summer and bringer of joy!
Words by Vivienne Campbell of the Herbal Hub Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet is usually in flower for the two summer months of July And August. If you are lucky enough…
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Herbal Healthcare for the Future: Community, Plants & Sustainable Practice
Words by the Seed SistAs, Herb Society Ambassadors From Shared Passion to Social Enterprise More than two decades ago, we Seed Sistas crossed paths while studying a BSc in Herbal…
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