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Practical Medicine Making Intensive 2024

I am so happy to be running another Practical Medicine Making Intensive this year! Last year’s course was absolutely amazing. The three-day course is taking place Friday 13th September, 10am – Sunday 15th September, 5pm 2024. There are only…

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New Herbalism and State Violence Book!

It’s finally here!!!!!!!!!!!! The Herbalism and State Violence is being printed as we speak! I put the original call-out for contributions back in January 2020, and then you guessed it, the pandemic hit and the project was sadly put…

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Herbal Support During Medical Abortion Project

About the Project Medical abortion is the termination of an early pregnancy using pharmaceutical medications. These are most commonly supplied by a registered doctor in an abortion clinic, however, some people may access the medication in different settings where…

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Vervain Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Verbena officinalis Plant family: Verbenaceae Identification: Vervain’s leaves are…

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Lavender Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Lavendula species Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family)…

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How to make Rose Petal Glycerite

One of my favourite medicines that I have been making this summer is Rose Petal Glycerite. Rose petals are a fantastic resource for the nervous system and a very cooling remedy for hot, inflamed conditions. You can read a…

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Yarrow Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Achillea millefolium Plant family: Asteraceae Identification: A short…

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Rose Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Rosa spp. Plant family: Rosaceae Identification: Roses have…

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Daisy Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Bellis perennis Plant family: Asteraceae Identification: Low rosettes…

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Plantain Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata Plant family: Plantaginaceae Identification:…

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Common Mallow Plant Profile

Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Malva sylvestris Plant family: Malvaceae Identification: Tall and…