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 […]
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 […]
Eight Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is good to know that treatments for breast cancers are improving all of the time. Women sometime feel powerless in relation to […]
Herbal Options for Happy Hearts
Today is Health Heart Day and I am sure there will be much written about the benefits of nutrition and exercise in helping the heart – reducing fats and sugar, […]
Depression or Sciatica; Hormonal swings or bad digestion? St John’s Wort and Wild Yam
St John’s Wort – Sciatica and Liver! Many herbs are multi-purpose with different actions on the body. This is some of the skill of the herbalist in matching the herb […]