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 →
Binomial: Nepeta cataria Common names: Cat mint, catnep, cat(s)wort Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Native to: Europe and most of Asia Distribution: Worldwide Botanical description: A hardy perennial; catnip grows 1 ft – 3ft tall. As with others of the mint family, it’s stem is square, growing erect with branched opposing stems. A down... Continue Reading →
Herbal She Wrote 