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HEAVENLY HERBS: DANDELION COFFEE RECIPE

It’s super easy to make dandelion coffee in just a few simple steps. First of all you need to roast your dandelion root in the oven. If you’ve foraged and dehydrated your roots yourself it can take a wee bit longer than using the dried herb purchased from a reputable source. If you’re using your own […]

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HEAVENLY HERBS: CALENDULA + BEE BALM RECIPE

Calendula officinalis is well-known for its role in wound and skin healing. Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties making it an awesome topical treatment for skin issues susceptible to infection. A baby-safe herb it can be used in the treatment of nappy rash, cradle cap and nipples that are sore from breast feeding. When […]

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HEAVENLY HERBS: ST JOHN’S WORT

Arrrrgh anybody else suffer from cold sores? Life has been a bit hectic of late and so I had six pop up overnight. Yep, even herbalists get issues at times and whilst it’s clearly a message to sloooooooow down thankfully, I can also get by with a little help from my friends. Probably most well […]

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HEAVENLY HERBS: DANDELION

Taraxacum officinale or Dandelion is a member of the Asteraceae family. This common, often over looked herb is a powerhouse of waste removal. The leaf is indicated for the kidneys but what’s interesting is that as it’s so high in potassium itself, when it works as a diuretic it doesn’t deplete the body of its […]

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HEAVENLY HERBS: LEMON BALM

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. It’s a carminative, sedative, antiviral, antispasmodic, antidepressant and a general nervous system tonic and relaxant. This makes it useful for dyspepsia especially when it is accompanied with anxiety. A mild anti-depressant it is calming and soothing to the mind as well as the digestion, and will […]

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ANTHOCYANINS: FLAVOURSOME FLAVONOIDS WITH ANTIOXIDANT EFFECTS

Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, which is a class of compounds that have some pretty badass antioxidant effects. The great thing is that they are found naturally in a number of different foods…hmmmm eating with additional benefits. What’s more they are easy to spot too, anthocyanins are the pigments that give berries, red onions, […]

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