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Recipe: Nettle seed joint balm

May 3, 2021 Kim & Vicky
Making an ointment. Photographer: Sarah Cuttle from the Herbal Remedy Handbook. (C) Kyle Books

Making an ointment. Photographer: Sarah Cuttle from the Herbal Remedy Handbook. (C) Kyle Books

Nettle seeds have been used by herbalists to create a warming, circulatory sensation that eases aches and pains, especially for osteoarthritis.

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In Health, Herbs Tags Nettle, Arthritis
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Adaptogenic Breakfast Bites

November 30, 2020 Kim & Vicky

When we are stressed out or chronically tired it can be hard to muster the energy to feed ourselves properly. Start the day the right way with these adaptogenic herb-packed bites.

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In Eat, Health Tags Withania, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Nettle, Oats
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Fabulous Feverfew: The herbal garden

September 13, 2020 Kim & Vicky

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a must-have companion plant for permaculuture gardens. It helps protect veggies from pests. It is also a brilliant medicinal herb for headaches and migraines.

In Grow, Herbs, Health Tags Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, Migraine, Headache
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Collecting Calendula: The herbal garden

September 6, 2020 Kim & Vicky

Discover herbal gardening. Vicky shares how to pick calendula so that you get more flowers and don't end up with unsightly dead bits. She also covers its use as a skin herb and how to collect seeds.

In Grow, Herbs, Health Tags Calendula, Calendula officinalis
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Elderberry Elixir: Stave off winter ills

August 15, 2020 Kim & Vicky

Elderberry is one of our most valued native British immune boosters. Try this simple recipe to create a delicious elixir that doubles as a herbal medicine and a sweet tipple.

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In Health, Herbs Tags Elderberry, Colds & flu, Immunity
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