When I first became interested in herbs, nearly 15 years ago, Lungwort, the intriguing spotted member of the borage family, … More
Category: Plant Medicine & Plant Healing
All posts relating to herbal medicine and plant healing.
Grandmama Comfrey
Commonly known as Knitbone, Boneset (this should not be confused with the other herb named Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).Knitback. Consound. Blackwort. … More
In Praise of the Starflower
Blessed with a multitude of names – Starflower, Burrage, Bee Plant, Bee Bread, Bugloss, Herb of Gladness, Borak, Lisan selvi, … More
Borage Family Ramblings
I’ve been becoming increasingly intrigued by plant families over the last couple of years, and in how to recognise the … More
Further Adventures with Cider Vinegar
In typical style for me, I couldn’t stop at just drinking cider vinegar in hot water, oh no. I found … More
On the Joys of Apple Cider Vinegar
I recently (well, not that recently – last autumn, in fact) began to make my own cider vinegar again after … More
Silver Bough part 3
The Apple and the Snake Another famous Greek legend that features apples is a part of the labours of Hercules. … More
Silver Bough Part 2
Of Immortality and the Eternal Trickster Across the seas in the frozen lands that were home to the original Vikings, … More
Silver Bough – Lore of the Sacred Apple pt 1
Long known affectionately as the Silver Bough, the apple tree holds a special place within myth and folklore as a … More
In Praise of the Violet
Today has been blustery, with March winds and chilly temperatures, and, in typical style for me, I decided to hike … More
