PreviousNext Debunking the myths around Dandelions I feel as though I am still making up for all of the time lost with them being afraid that they would make me wee the bed. The French name for Dandelions is ‘Piss en lit’ meaning to wet the bed so there is clearly a long history of incorrect myths around Dandelions. Dandelions do not make you wet the bed but they do support bladder function and they are a diuretic so maybe that’s why they have this name, so that it’s easy to remember what they help with, medicinally. Sun and Dandelions Dandelions have long been associated with to the ..read more

Imbolc Snowdrops February 1st is Imbolc which is the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It is also a new moon so it’s doubly magical Imbolc is associated with the Goddess Bridget or Bride who is connected to healing, fertility, poetry and blacksmiths!! Powerful strong Goddess! Imbolc is a good time to let go of anything holding you back in any way and focus on what want. It’s a good time to sew seeds literally and metaphorically. I’ve journaled today on what I want to let go of and stood out in the wind and asked for it to be taken away (as it’s mega windy). You c ..read more

Lovely morning foraging for horse chestnuts. Going to put 1 in each corner of every room to deter the spiders now Some of the uses of Horse chestnut Tightens and tones veins Used for varicose veins and haemorrhoids. Spider deterrent Horse chestnut tree in full Autumnal glory   The post Horse chestnuts appeared first on Healing Herbs ..read more

Anxiety affects us all from time to time but it can be crippling for some. In these stressful times we need our herbal allies support more than ever to help us relax, cope with our fears and find our way back to a place of balance. Most of the herbs that help to achieve this are called ‘nervines’. These herbs support the nervous system by acting directly on the symptoms or by nourishing and restoring the nervous system itself. They are used to support us with anxiety, insomnia, tension and depression. Many of the following herbs have anti-spasmodic actions and have a calming and balancing effe ..read more