Herbs

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Refreshing teas from the English garden

Making tea from fresh herbs just picked from the garden is a pleasant way to reconnect with nature

Calendula − our favourite summer skin soother

High in antioxidants, calendula is celebrated for its ability to quickly soothe irritated skin and repair skin tissue.

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Acknowledging the value of ‘traditional use’ in herbal medicine

A group of European scholars say we are wrong to ignore accumulated wisdom about herbal remedies – is anybody listening?

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Therapeutic rose petal vinegar

This highly-scented vinegar can be used internally and externally to bring balance to body and mind

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Mint – the summer’s coolest herb

With its unique aroma, refreshing flavour, cooling sensation and medicinal qualities, mint one of our most versatile herbs

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Lovely, lovely lemon balm

Lemon balm has been used for centuries for its calming, soothing and healing properties – and bees love it too!

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Your guide to the Chinese tonic herbs

What you need to know about the traditional Chinese herbs used increase vitality, treat the spirit and improve longevity

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Herbal help for the holidays

Food, wine, parties, shopping…when over-doing it during the festive season leaves you feeling below par herbal help is at hand

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Boosting men’s vitality – help from the East

Feeling a little below par? A herbal tonic based on traditional Chinese medicine could give you a boost

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Herbal remedies – 10 of the best

Herbs are an effective and valid way of self-treating many day-to-day health complaints. Here’s ten of the best…