Herbs and their uses

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
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Chamomile

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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
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Elderberry

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Stimulate immune system

 

Help prevent colds and flu

 

Help alleviate stress

 

Reduce cholesterol

Elderflower
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Elderflower

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Useful for heartburn, indigestion, colic, wind and diarrhoea

 

Calming and soothing, help with insomnia

 

Enhance kidney function

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Fennel

Fennel
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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

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Hawthorn

Hawthorn
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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)

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Lavender

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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
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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
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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
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Oregano

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Helps digestion

 

Antiseptic

 

Helps relieve sore throats, coughs, tonsillitis, bronchitis and asthma.

 

Not to be used in large quantities during pregnancy.

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Rosehips

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Relieve stomach cramps, constipation and nausea

 

Relieve colds, flu, sore throats and coughs

 

Enhance immune system

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Rosemary

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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

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Sage

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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
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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
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Stimulates the appetite

 

Relieves flatulence and indigestion

Thyme
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Thyme

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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

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Yarrow

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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

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Lemon Balm

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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

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Wild Garlic

Wild Garlic
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Has antibacterial and antiviral properties

 

Rich in vitamins A and C

 

Can help reduce blood pressure

Calendula
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Calendula

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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
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Clary Sage

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Can reduce anxiety

 

Has antibacterial properties

 

Reduces menstrual cramps

 

Can relieve symptoms of menopause