I've know I've been MIA for the last month. I've been going trough some crappy stuff which hasn't made writing feel all that appealing or even important. Let alone a the total lack of inspiration that comes with it. Today I thought I'd ease myself back in though by sharing the tea formula I whipped... Continue Reading →
I don't know if it's because the weather has started to turn and there's an ever-so-light chill in the air or if I'm just being overly cautious but this week my gut told me it was the week to start prepping for autumn and winter lurgies. When I get ill I seem to feel it... Continue Reading →
After coming back from a mini break far from London (the excitement to leave for the first time in 18 months was insane) my first batch of St. John's Wort oil and tincture were ready for bottling. The second batch should be ready in a week or so. Though a small batch of oil, this... Continue Reading →
I've spent the last week walking around with what I can only call a "fuggy head". You probably know the feeling, like you've stayed up a solid 48 hours, you can't focus, pain behind the eyes and a general feeling of blurgh. Silly me, I thought it was a combination of not sleeping well and... Continue Reading →
Herbal glycerites are a gentle form of tincture. Though many decree glycerites are “non-alcoholic”, this isn’t strictly true as glycerine is actually a sugar alcohol. However, it comes with none of the typical effects of alcohol, making glycerites pretty perfect for those who can’t or shouldn’t ingest alcohol, whether due to age, religion or health... Continue Reading →
I love spring - spring and autumn are my favourite times of the year - but with spring comes allergies and they are something I really wish I could live without. The runny nose, the weepy eyes, the crusty eyes, the headaches, the tight chest, the foggy brain, the cough...so may symptoms that suck when... Continue Reading →
A ridiculous name for a very tasty treat. These bites are my easy make, healthier than store bought, snack food of choice. If you look around the herbalsphere there are seemingly no end of variations of these. Why? Because they're so damn good. Find my recipe below, but I urge you to play around and... Continue Reading →
It's been a quiet week around here...maybe too quiet. But there have been some highlights. One was receiving a small sack of organic turmeric when I was only expecting one or two pieces (shout out to Pikt for this happy surprise). This gave me the best opportunity to try something I've been thinking about for... Continue Reading →
Herbal She Wrote 