Home Made Sun Cream
We all need exposure to the sun but moderation is also important, the sun gives us vitamin D that helps our immune system and we also receive light codes that upgrade our DNA, but too much exposure can lead to sun...
Making a winter tonic from foraged berries
There are many types of wild berries available to collect in August. I have been foraging in my local area and have found an abundance of blackberries, elderberries, rowan berries and hawthorn berries. The blackberries and elderberries are the most common...
Foraging In August
I took my Son foraging yesterday in my local area, a minutes walk from my house and collected some elderberries which were nice and ripe with only a few unripe berries on some of the trees but the vast majority are...
Herbal First Aid Kit
There are many herbs that can be purchased cheaply or even foraged for in the local area, especially throughout the spring and summer months. Here are 11 common herbs and their uses for healing. Calendula Extract – For the treatment of...
Relaxing Essential Oil Blends
The most commonly used essential oil for it’s relaxing properties is Lavender, however there are many other oils that can be used to help to relax your body, mind and spirit. Here are some relaxing essential oil blends to try out...
Herbal Tea Health Benefits
There are many types of herbal teas, each containing different properties. I have compiled a list of some well and lesser known herbal teas and their key health benefits, if you have a favourite herbal tea that I have not included...
Yarrow Balm and Tincture
Following from this post I have now collected and dried enough Yarrow to make into a healing balm and a herbal tincture. I will be using the leaves to make the balm and the flowers to make a tincture. Start by...
Lemongrass Essential Oil Blends
Lemongrass has a fresh citrusy aroma and makes a great mood elevator and anti-depressant, when combined with other essential oils it works well as a top note scent and alone is very powerful for mood enhancement, meditation, relaxing a cluttered mind,...
Yarrow Medicinal Uses
Yarrow can be found growing wild in many parts of the UK and other regions of the world, usually found in long grass, it can be identified by it’s small white or pink flowers and feathery leaves. Yarrow can also be...
Herbal Valium Recipe
This recipe is ideal for anyone that suffers with anxiety, although please do your own research on the ingredients in this recipe and do not use this herbal remedy if you are currently taking any of the following. Heart medication Anti...