Herbal Medicine

Izzy Seadon-The Naturopath
May 17, 2023
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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!

Mugwort- Artemisia vulgaris

Izzy Seadon-The Naturopath
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August 26, 2023
Mugwort- Artemisia vulgaris

Once known as ‘The Mother of Herbs’, most people wouldn’t take a second look at mugwort, with its humble flowers and greyish, green leaves. But sometimes its better to stay under the radar when you have as much healing power as mugwort! So mugwort is out and about right now (it’s August whilst I’m writing this). I see it growing everywhere in parks, on the sides of motorways, carpark, quarries (a

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St John's Wort - Hypericum Perforatum

Izzy Seadon-The Naturopath
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July 11, 2023
St John's Wort - Hypericum Perforatum

St John’s Wort (SJW) is one of my favourite herbs and has so many uses that it should be a staple in anyones dispensary. It is named after St John the Baptist and so I thought I would start there as it reveals a lot about the plant and its uses: The feast day of St John is 24th June on midsummer day (just after the summer solstice) and this is when St John’s Wort is at its prime- flowering at the height of summer. So it’s easy to remember when to harvest- St John’s Day!

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Pine Medicine and Mystery

Izzy Kirkby
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December 27, 2020
Pine Medicine and Mystery

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

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

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
The Folklore of Holly Mythology and Magic

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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Benefits of Dandelion for Digestion

Izzy Kirkby
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April 24, 2020

The Benefits of Dandelion for Digestion Dandelion is a common plant that most people can recognise. Therefore, it is a great introduction to herbal medicine. You can pick any part of the plant at any time of year for its medicinal benefits! Why is Dandelion good for digestion?

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