Fairlady

1 min. di lettura

You should always be cautious when trying something for the first time, cautions herbal practitioner Jéan Smit. ‘While most herbs, when used correctly, are unlikely to be harmful, remember that “natural” doesn’t mean “safe”. Herbal preparations, just

Cannabis & Tech Today

5 min. di lettura

Sometimes in the swirling chaos of life, it’s easy to lose belief in fate and destiny. Why did this happen? Where am I going? Conversely, in the best of times, everything becomes clear. The “Aha!” moment, when we can finally understand where the road

Nadia

3 min. di lettura

Using wisdom from centuries-old herbal medicine, Artemis founder Sandra Clair draws on a combination of plant lore, traditional Swiss formulations and science to create herbal remedies at her Dunedin factory. Her range covers everything from pregnanc

The Art of Healing

2 min. di lettura

Medicinal plants are a valuable source of new drugs with over 25% of medications currently prescribed in the developed world being derived from wild sources. It is estimated that 80% of people in developing countries totally depend on herbal medicine

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

6 min. di lettura

If you suffer from chronic respiratory issues, such as asthma, chest congestion, chronic bronchitis, or allergies, take comfort in some of the wonderful lung tonic herbs you can grow in your backyard: mullein (Verbascum thapsus), horehound (Marrubium

Your Horse

3 min. di lettura

Q I’ve read that horses should be allowed to browse a mix of herbs and plants, but I’ve no idea how to start. Angie Lee, Derbyshire Dena says... Thousands of years ago wild horses would have had unlimited access to hundreds of different medicinal p

The English Garden

2 min. di lettura

It is all too easy to become fixated on particular fashionable plants as must-have additions to the garden. Stipa tenuissima, Salvia x sylvestris, Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ and achillea are all popular at the moment, but to focus on plants only

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

2 min. di lettura

You can start with aromatherapy, which both is and isn’t herbalism. It is, because aromatherapy is used by many herbalists to complement an herbal regimen, or, in many cases, to complete it. It isn’t, because they’re different disciplines using botan

Femina

1 min. di lettura

Mom’s Therapy”, a grandmother’s recipe followed by the daughters since generations is an Indian brand launched by Palasa Body Solutions Pvt. Ltd in 2016 in Mumbai. It manufactures and sells 100% natural and herbal products. The company is the brainch

WellBeing

3 min. di lettura

What inspired you to start SuperFeast? My journey started pretty simply. I was suffering from my own health issues with candida, brain fog and exhaustion. I decided to take these health problems into my own hands since I wasn’t seeing any solutions e

You South Africa

1 min. di lettura

BEFORE there were pharmacies where you could buy over-the-counter medicine such as aspirin and vitamins, as well as prescription medication, people relied on medicines found in nature. Instead of pills and syrups, our ancestors used mostly plant reme

Organic NZ

4 min. di lettura

Founded by Sandra Clair, one of New Zealand’s most qualified plant-medicine experts, Artemis helps people deal effectively with common health complaints. “I’m a practitioner at heart, so it’s essential that people experience tangible relief,” Sandra

VOGUE India

6 min. di lettura

At 19, Shaana Levy-Bahl, a wellness consultant, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease: ulcerative colitis. It took 16 years of nutritional research and meeting various alternative practitioners to live pain-, allopathy- and steroid-free. “I was pe

Denver Life Magazine

2 min. di lettura

“The earth provides us with what we need,” says certified herbalist Holly “Hoops” Hill. When the Virginia native began working for a medical dispensary in Colorado and witnessed the miracles that cannabis, CBD, and other herbal remedies made possible

HEIRLOOM GARDENER

6 min. di lettura

Tired of genetically modified food? Every day, Americans are moving more toward eating natural, locally grown food that is free of pesticides and preservatives ... and there is no better way to ensure this than to grow it yourself. Anyone can start a

Pick Me Up

2 min. di lettura

Pamela Spence (www.pamelaspence.co.uk) is a medical herbalist, writer and educator and runs a successful clinical practice from her home on Scotland’s beautiful west coast. She writes and delivers classes for professional herbal training courses in t

WellBeing Being

3 min. di lettura

Q: Can you please share a bit about the “purity and beauty” philosophy underpinning Organic Merchant? A: I believe that organic consumables are not only better for people, but also for the planet. I spent my childhood in remote Western Australia and

Grow to Eat

3 min. di lettura

Use herbal infusions of rosemary, tansy (which also repels ants) or pennyroyal for controlling ticks and fleas. Make a herbal tea using one tablespoon of freshly chopped herbs to one cup of boiled water. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, put

Global Voices

3 min. di lettura

This Nigerian king believes that natural herbs can cure COVID-19. But making unverified claims via Twitter to thousands of followers can be misleading — and dangerous — to the public.

WellBeing

3 min. di lettura

Finally, a plant medicine book that speaks to our modern-day lives. In Plants for the People: A Modern Guide to Plant Medicine, expert herbalist, nutritionist and energetic healer, Erin Lovell Verinder, takes the reader on an in-depth voyage into pla

SA Country Life

5 min. di lettura

When I drive through the village of Bathurst on the R67 outside Port Alfred, it’s hard to resist pulling in at the eye-catching Two Sages Health & Gift Shop. Owner Marcel Pullen shares the building with the Richard Pullen Studio & Gallery, and the hu

Woman's Weekly Living Series

3 min. di lettura

Amanda Oswald from Leeds ‘For years, I worked in various desk jobs, and I did a lot of sport in my spare time – rugby and long-distance running – but I wasn’t very body aware. I didn’t do any stretching and didn’t looked after myself. ‘Eventually

Organic NZ

4 min. di lettura

The leaves on my deciduous trees are fluttering down, carpeting the ground with piles of umber and gold. Autumn. The changing of seasons with colder temperatures, later sunrises and earlier sunsets all signal that it is time to restock the home herba

Liz Earle Wellbeing

3 min. di lettura

Michael Isted is founder of The Herball, a company that produces small-batch herbal infusions and plant extracts. A trained herbalist, nutritionist and drinks specialist, he is spreading the word on the wellbeing properties of plants – be it to aid s

Kitchen Garden

5 min. di lettura

These British-made moulded plant labels are made from 90% recycled plastic. They are 20cm (8in) tall and are available in the following colours: white, black and green. There are 20 in a pack. www.labelsnthings.co.uk TEL: 01527 557990 PRODUCT CODE:

What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

1 min. di lettura

Herbalist Meilyr James, owner of the Herbal Clinic in Swansea, Wales (www.herbalclinic-swansea.co.uk), recommends the following herbs for soothing and healing mouth ulcers. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria). This gentle astringent herb encourages the mu

Global Voices

4 min. di lettura

A herb stall at the La Ramada market in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photo taken by the author of this article. In Bolivia, people are protecting themselves against COVID-19 and the pandemic of disinformation with what they have on hand. Since the start of t

HEIRLOOM GARDENER

3 min. di lettura

Based on more than 40 years of experience developing stone grain and flour mills, the Mockmill 100 provides the ideal solution for anyone wanting to make delicious foods from freshly milled flour. The sturdy industrial motor can throughput approximat

WellBeing

5 min. di lettura

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Kitchen Garden

1 min. di lettura

If you’re wanting more than just a pot that serves its basic purpose, there are lots of options (too many to cover in a short space) and ones that will span a whole range of budgets. Whether it’s for indoor use – herbs, for example – or for fruit and