Serves 4 8 ounces (225 g) young nettle tops or tender leaves, loosely packed 1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 10 medium-sized mushrooms 2 medium […]
Need a Spring Tonic? Think Nettle
Spring is here finally. Buds are beginning to appear on trees and the daffodils and crocuses are out. There’s also plenty of nettles around, but resist the temptation to weed […]
Not just a drop in the Snow (the Snowdrop)
It’s coming towards the end of January and in theory Winter should be coming to a close, although it’s hard to know these days. Looking at the garden the first […]
Sick with colds and flu? Don’t forget your immune/energy boost
This time of the year everyone you meet has a cold or the H1N1 flu, which is circulating. There are a number of things you can do before, during and […]
Scuttelaria or Skullcap – a herb to help with anxiety
Scuttelaria lateriflora or baicalensis are both great herbs for anxiety. The English name for the plant sums up its use – Skullcap. It “caps” thoughts. It is a great herb for […]
Hormonal Balance – starts in your gut!
There are many reasons for hormonal imbalance. Many people tend to think that if they have hormonal imbalance they need to reach for medication. This may be the case for […]
The Mighty Oak – diarrhea and haemorrhoids
I was walking in the woods today surrounded by a mix of beech and oak. The ancient oak forests are part of Ireland’s great heritage, but the mighty oak also […]
Liver Support? Think Milk Thistle
It’s funny how herbs slowly gain popularity. Herbalists have been using Milk Thistle for liver health years, but recently I have noticed people who may not never dream of taking […]