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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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VEGAN CHICKWEED PESTO

Stellaria Media or Chickweed packs a lot of punch for something so dainty. It’s so nutrient dense it’s beyond silly. Best known is its ability to cool inflammation making it pretty badass when it comes to skin irritation, rashes and conditions that are dry or itchy. This little weed is often pulled up by the […]

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HEAVENLY HERBS: MARSHMALLOW

Err. Nope. Not the squishy surgery sweets often found floating in hot chocolate  – we mean Marshmallow Root (Althaea Officinalis). Interestingly enough though that’s where the sweet got its name from, because at one time they were made from the herb. And, if I tell you about the properties of the herb you’ll see why that’s not […]

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