Nicholas EdwardsMay 27, 20222 min readTilia spp.Other names: Lime (blossom - no relation to the fruit), Linden Actions: Diaphoretic, antihypotensive, vasodilator, astringent,...
Nicholas EdwardsFeb 12, 20222 min readPain Relief - TopicalPain is a curious thing - it's obviously unpleasant, but it's what stimulates people to seek remedies. Topical pain relief refers to...
Nicholas EdwardsNov 29, 20212 min readAesculus hippocastanumSapindaceae Other names: horse chestnut Medicinal Actions: vasodilator, astringent, anti-oedema, anti-inflammatory Qualities: soothing,...
Nicholas EdwardsJul 1, 20211 min readAlchemilla vulgarisRosaceae Other names: lion's foot Medicinal Actions: astringent/styptic, haemostatic, menstrual regulator, strong diuretic,...
Nicholas EdwardsJun 1, 20211 min readTaraxacum officinaleAsteraceae Other names: Dandelion, piss-en-lit, clockflower Medicinal Actions: diuretic, cholagogue Qualities: cooling, drying...
Nicholas EdwardsMay 29, 20211 min readTrifolium pratenseFabaceae Other names: Red Clover, Meadow Trefoil Medicinal Actions: lymphatic eliminative, alterative, hypnotic/nervine (mild) Qualities:...
Nicholas EdwardsMay 29, 20211 min readGalium aparineRubiaceae Other names: Cleavers, Clivers, Goose Grass, Sweetheart, Bed Straw Medicinal Actions: alterative, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic...