Tag: herbal medicine
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Herbal update
I’ve been busy photographing herbs and adding some new ones to our pages. Cleavers, Watercress and Brahmi are now covered!
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Stop and smell the roses
Sometimes, it’s just nice to go for a wander to appreciate other people’s gardens and the beauty of nature.
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Not everything works…
Not everything works… As pretty as it looks, this Elderberry ferment didn’t kick off. There’s no bubbles or bite to it at all, just a pretty pink. Not to worry though, I’ll just add a pinch of yeast and rebottle it! Never give up with fermentation. You can get unexpected and strange results by just…
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Time for this one…
I like this time of year, it’s time for my favourite foraging food… Blackberry Nightshade… It’s also the time of year when passers-by tell me ‘don’t eat that! It’s poisonous’! Blackberry Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a delicious relative of the humble Tomato. Like tomatoes, the berries are the best bit. Berries are best picked and…
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Keeping herbs fresh
Herbs are best fresh, but that’s not always possible. Drying is most folk’s preferred option, having a long history of success in keeping the qualities of the herbs. Moisture and oxygen contribute the deterioration of dried herbs, so excluding or minimising both is vital to good storage. One simple way I’ve worked out to keep…
