The following are examples of some of the plants that we grow and forage for in order to create teas and vinegars that not only taste good but are also good for you. Click on each image to discover the name of the herb and its recognised beneficial properties.
N.B. Always seek medical advice if you have any medical concerns – our herbal products are not intended to replace a doctor’s advice and treatment.
Chamomile
Used for indigestion, bloating and colic
Relaxes tense aching muscles
Relieves menstrual pain
Helps relieve hayfever and asthma
Can be applied externally to relieve dry, itchy skin and eczema
Elderberry
Stimulate immune system
Help prevent colds and flu
Help alleviate stress
Reduce cholesterol
Elderflower
Useful for heartburn, indigestion, colic, wind and diarrhoea
Calming and soothing, help with insomnia
Enhance kidney function
Fennel
Helps digestion of fatty foods
Stabilises blood sugar levels and helps with sugar cravings
Settles the stomach relieving hiccups, bloating, wind, nausea, vomiting, halitosis
Decongests the liver
In hot tea is a decongestant and expectorant, useful in asthma and coughs
Aids elimination of toxins
Relieves period pains
Hawthorn
Regulates blood pressure
Lowers harmful cholesterol
Protects heart muscle
Reduces inflammation in blood vessels
Relieves anxiety and stress
Good for ADD and ADHD
Good for joints and vertebral discs
Used for menopausal night sweats and hot flushes
Helps combat macular degeneration
( Not to be used if you suffer from low blood pressure)
Lavender
Good for digestion and digestive problems associated with anxiety. Can help with vomiting and diarrhoea.
Helps alleviate headaches and insomnia and restores energy.
Good for colds and coughs.
Boosts the immune system.
Used externally it helps stimulate skin tissue repair.
Meadowsweet
Helps digestion, heartburn and acid reflux, protects lining of the gut
Relieves headaches and aids insomnia
Rich in Vitamin C, iron, calcium and magnesium
Relieves arthritic pain and gout
Anti inflammatory and will help bring out rashes in eruptive infections suchas chickenpox
Helps eliminate toxins through the urine
Nettles
Protect gut from inflammation
Stimulate liver and kidney to clear toxins
Reduce blood sugar
Help clear catarrh
Rich in iron
Help regulate periods
Help with urinary infections
Helps with eczema and other chronic skin problems
Oregano
Helps digestion
Antiseptic
Helps relieve sore throats, coughs, tonsillitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Not to be used in large quantities during pregnancy.
Rosehips
Relieve stomach cramps, constipation and nausea
Relieve colds, flu, sore throats and coughs
Enhance immune system
Rosemary
Stimulates circulation of the blood to the head improving concentration and memory
Relieves headaches
Encourages hairgrowth
Raises low blood pressure
Helps relieve stress and raise mood
Sage
Antiseptic – useful gargle for sore throats
Calms and stimulates the nervous system
Helps reduce hot flushes during menopause
Rub leaves on skin to relieve itchiness and bites
Sea Buckthorn
Antioxidant containing high levels of Vitamin C
Boosts immune system
Improves liver health
Helps to control blood sugar levels
Regenerates the skin
Improves the cardio vascular system
Sweet Cicely
Stimulates the appetite
Relieves flatulence and indigestion
Thyme
Antiseptic: useful for fungal infections.
Effective remedy for bronchitis, whooping cough and pleurisy
resh leaves can be chewed to relieve sore throats, asthma and hayfever
Applied externally it can relieve stings, bites and fungal infections
Yarrow
Stimulates appetite and helps absorption of food
Relieves indigestion
In hot tea, relieves sweating and reduces temperatures
Lowers blood pressure and eases varicose veins and leg cramps
Clears toxins and stimulates the immune system
Lemon Balm
Stimulates liver and gall bladder and aids digestion
Reduces hypertension
Helps decongest colds, flu, catarrh, asthma and coughs
It has antiviral qualities
Helps with painful periods and PMT
Wild Garlic
Has antibacterial and antiviral properties
Rich in vitamins A and C
Can help reduce blood pressure
Calendula
Stimulates liver and aids digestion
Improves circulation
Helps rheumatism arthritis and gout
Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties helping flu symptoms
Helps balance hormones and regulate menstrual cycle
Clary Sage
Can reduce anxiety
Has antibacterial properties
Reduces menstrual cramps
Can relieve symptoms of menopause
