Herbal Medicine

noun: herbal medicine

1. the study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants; herbalism.

   • remedies and medicines made from plants.

     "traditional doctors prescribe herbal medicine for the prevention and treatment of illness"

Here I will be sharing everything about my favourite things: herbs. Get to know the individual herbs and how to work with them as well as recipes and remedies!

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Pine Medicine and Mystery

Izzy Kirkby

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December 27, 2020

Pine Medicine and Mystery Pine trees are one of the oldest plant species on earth with fossils found dating back 140 million years. This ancient tree is sacred to so many cultures and is so generous with its gifts to us. Let's start with the pine cone, which resembles our own pineal gland so much that we named it so!

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Mood Boosting Herbs

Izzy Kirkby

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October 28, 2020

Mood Boosting Herbs 😍🌿 Just as I started writing this post the sky turned grey and the rain started pouring down 🌧 and I thought what better time to write about mood boosting herbs! I’ve even just heard a dramatic thunderclap ⚡️! So here are my favourite herbs to cheer us up on a miserable day 🙂!

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Medicinal Uses of Lady's Mantle

Izzy Kirkby

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May 9, 2020

Medicinal Uses of Lady's Mantle Lady's mantle is a traditional Western herb that has many medicinal uses particularly for female reproductive issues including strenghtening the uterus post-partum and relieving heavy menses. It could be a great ally to many women, however, it is important to remember that it is not exclusively a female remedy and its astr…

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The Folklore of Holly Mythology and Magic

Izzy Kirkby

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December 24, 2020

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲!⁣ ⁣ It is rich in mythology and magic and so I wanted to explore the tradition and folklore behind this evergreen queen.⁣ ⁣ Holly has always been a symbol of 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 and 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In Ancient Rome, gifts were decorated with holly sprigs. A wreath made of holly represents the …

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