Your Custom Text Here
A basketful of herbal musings...
Making an ointment. Photographer: Sarah Cuttle from the Herbal Remedy Handbook. (C) Kyle Books
Nettle seeds have been used by herbalists to create a warming, circulatory sensation that eases aches and pains, especially for osteoarthritis.
Read moreWhen we are stressed out or chronically tired it can be hard to muster the energy to feed ourselves properly. Start the day the right way with these adaptogenic herb-packed bites.
Read moreDid you know that Nettles grow male and female flowers on separate plants? Why does this matter? Because if you want to harvest seeds, then you need to be able to spot the subtle differences between male flowers, female flowers and the seed cases - otherwise, you won't be getting what you want. Check out our latest video showing you how to tell the difference.
Read moreIt is the season of grass pollen, and gathering herbs has become a little difficult through runny noses and streaming eyes. Today we share our favourite herbs for hayfever and a video on how to make a tincture.
Read more
Image copyright @Kyle Books 2019
Young nettles are rich in circulatory-, tissue- and bone-supporting minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium and zinc. Because of their high protein content, vegetarians and vegans will benefit from adding nettles to their diet., Try our recipe here….
Read more