by Tracy Tutty | 20 Jul, 2019 | About Your Herb
Golden Seal has been used by the Cherokee nation long before Europeans had heard of the plant. Traditionally used as a bitter herb to support digestive problems, it is now more widely known for its ability to break down catarrh and to overcome bacterial invasion...
by Tracy Tutty | 5 Feb, 2018 | About Your Herb, Healthy Living
Too many flies are plaguing my office. Being herbally inclined I decided some essential oils diffused in the air would do the trick. My usual go to are lavender and peppermint. They’re very effective at repelling flies. But they are potentially poisonous to cats...
by Tracy Tutty | 6 Jan, 2018 | About Your Herb
The combination of blazing sunshine and intense rain has encouraged an abundance of vibrant yarrow in the Wairarapa. So I thought I’d take the hint from mother nature and make January the month of yarrow! How to recognise Yarrow Yarrow or Achillea millefolium is...
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by Tracy Tutty | 19 Dec, 2014 | About Your Herb
Milk Thistle seed (Silybum marianum or sometimes referred to by its older botanical name of Carduus marianus) is a wonderful liver helper. That’s particularly good news this time of year. Researchers believe the family of plant chemicals (phytochemicals) known...
by Tracy Tutty | 21 Nov, 2014 | About Your Herb
www.change.org are calling for a petition to Danny Alexander MP (Chief Secretary to the Treasury) to reverse the planned reduction in Kew Garden’s Grant in Aid. You can read about it at www.change.org here:...
by Tracy Tutty | 7 Nov, 2014 | About Your Herb
Nothing beats the smell of rose. It can lift your spirits, provide space within your heart and help you feel calm. I know rose is traditionally associated with Valentines Day, but it such a great supporting mood lifter that I think we should borrow it to support...
