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 […]
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 […]
A Herbalists Diary Jan 2022 By Carol Burnett, Medical Herbalist BSC NIMH There’s not much to forage, now that it’s the depths of winter. Perhaps some roots could be dug up if you are hardy and know where to look (a few hips and haws remain, but the birds need them). Much more pleasant to […]