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Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms

In Herbal Medicine we use many different species of mushrooms, which have their own unique medicinal uses, though all commonly possess strong immune system, adaptogenic and anti-oxidant qualities.

Medicinal Mushrooms

In Herbal Medicine we use many different species of mushrooms, which have their own unique medicinal uses, though all commonly possess strong immune system, adaptogenic and anti-oxidant qualities.

The Role of a Herbalist

The Role of a Herbalist

In these modern times, the training and education of an Herbalist is much the same as a Naturopath, albeit with more focus on plant medicine (the herbs) and less on...

The Role of a Herbalist

In these modern times, the training and education of an Herbalist is much the same as a Naturopath, albeit with more focus on plant medicine (the herbs) and less on...

Stinging Nettle; My First Herb Ally

Stinging Nettle; My First Herb Ally

Nettles are nutrient dense food; they contain lots of minerals and vitamins, and are especially rich in iron, vitamin C and chlorophyll. Medicinally, they can be taken as a tea...

Stinging Nettle; My First Herb Ally

Nettles are nutrient dense food; they contain lots of minerals and vitamins, and are especially rich in iron, vitamin C and chlorophyll. Medicinally, they can be taken as a tea...

Shatavari: Ayurvedic Queen of the Herbs

Shatavari: Ayurvedic Queen of the Herbs

Many years before realising I wanted to become an Herbalist, I seriously entertained the idea of studying Ayurvedic medicine. There was a private college in (where the hell is) Kyogle,...

Shatavari: Ayurvedic Queen of the Herbs

Many years before realising I wanted to become an Herbalist, I seriously entertained the idea of studying Ayurvedic medicine. There was a private college in (where the hell is) Kyogle,...

Menopause: A Rite of Passage

Menopause: A Rite of Passage

  By the time this article goes to publication two weeks will have passed. Nonetheless, today as I write, it is World Menopause Day! Happy World Menopause Day everyone. Well,...

Menopause: A Rite of Passage

  By the time this article goes to publication two weeks will have passed. Nonetheless, today as I write, it is World Menopause Day! Happy World Menopause Day everyone. Well,...

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Often referred to as St Mary’s Thistle, or Silybum (Silybum marianum), this herb has a long history of usein European folk medicine. It was commonly used for

Milk Thistle

Often referred to as St Mary’s Thistle, or Silybum (Silybum marianum), this herb has a long history of usein European folk medicine. It was commonly used for