A herbalist’s diary May 2022 A firm spring favourite is looking glorious and abundant at the moment. You have to hunt for it but once you find it, often hidden amongst other low growing plants like violet or red deadnettle, you realise it’s everywhere! Ground Ivy (Latin Glechoma hederacea) belongs to one of our largest […]
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A Herbalist’s Diary Spring is on the wind, the occasional hawthorn is breaking buds and blackthorn is starting to adorn the hedgerows, prompting us to remember where to find the woods later in the year. Still, waiting for the picking frenzy that will soon be here, it’s an indoor job that’s got me busy today. […]
What is Craniosacral therapy? By Megan Hatto – Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist Craniosacral therapy works to release restrictions in muscles, fascia and nerve tissue, using light touch. The cranial bones have a slight joint-like movement in their articulations with one another. This makes space for the pumping action of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These bones can […]
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A Herbalists Diary Jan 2022 By Carol Burnett, Medical Herbalist BSC NIMH To make an ointment, you begin with making an infused oil. You can use fresh plant material, but I tend to use dry material to make sure there won’t be any spoilage from water content. I then pack the flowers into a kilner […]