My Journal
From time to time I write about interesting benefits, updates, and insights into the wonderful world of medical herbalism
How to look after your Brain and improve Memory & Mood.
Nootropics are a category of herbs in our Medicinal practice that have a special affinity with the brain and nurture, tonify and strengthen the brains tissues and synapses and help remove the amyloid plaque buildup therby improving memory, concentration and cognition.
California Poppy benefits revealed
Escholzia California or ‘The Flower of Gold’, (aka California Poppy or ‘poor man’s opium’) is an amazing herb we use in practice regularly for people who feel like life is getting them down and they just can’t cope like they used to be able.
The Benefits of Fermented Foods.
I went to Lewis yesterday to do a “Fermenting”course with the amazing and informative Daphne Lambert of @greencuisinetrust…
The Many Benefits of Schisandra Chinensis
Another wonder herb with many benefits is Schisandra Chinensis...
Turnera Aphrodisiac - the aphrodisiac of the Aztecs and the Mayans
The word Aphrodisiac is derived from ëAphroditaeí the Greek Goddess of Love. A lot of natural substances have historically been known as aphrodisiacs…
Dandelion - a masterful detoxifier.
There are many wonderful exotic herbs that we use as herbalists, but we must never forget or underestimate our own masterful herbs that grow wild here in the UK…