Elder: Nature’s Medicine Chest
Elder (Sambucus nigra) has just come into flower here. Its creamy-white blossoms line the hedgerows and release a sweet, fragrant scent into the air. These flowers will later give way to clusters of green berries that gradually ripen to a deep purple-black colour in early autumn.
Herbal Hay Fever Support
As the warmer months arrive and plants begin to flower and release pollen, many people experience hay fever. Also known as Allergic rhinitis, hay fever affects many of us every year, causing irritating symptoms that can really interfere with daily life and well-being.
Herbal Medicine: Harnessing the Healing Power of Plants
Herbal medicine, or phytotherapy (phyto = plant), is the use of plants as medicine. Plant-based remedies have been used by people for thousands of years and continue to play a significant role in healthcare today.