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🌰 Oak (Quercus robur) has long been associated with energetic qualities such as strength, courage, protection and longevity.
Practitioner`s use it as a decoction for acute diarrhoea thanks to its high tannin content as well as a mouthwash for bleeding gums, gum disease and mouth ulcers. It can also be used in a cream, lotion or compress for varicose veins and haemorrhoids. As a powder, it has been used as a snuff to stop nosebleeds.
👉 Read about its other uses and properties. Link in bio.
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May 13
💛 Turmeric vs omeprazole for stomach acid relief by Claire Goulding, Medical herbalist @learn.botanics
🩺 Digestive issues are one of the most common daily ailments, in fact, it is estimated gastrointestinal disorders account for about 10% of the clinical work of the NHS.
🫚 The application of herbs to aid digestive complaints has been tradition in some communities for millennia, for instance, we have records that show ginger has been used in traditional Asian medicine systems for over 5000 years.
💡 In this article, we’re going to shine a light on the golden herb, turmeric, and delve into some recent clinical findings on how turmeric has shown efficacy in helping reduce symptoms of acid reflux.
🔗 Link in bio.
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May 12
🌿 💫 What are anti-inflammatories?
Anti-inflammatory herbs reduce inflammation in the body. There are different systems in the body that anti-inflammatory plants target. For example for the gastrointestinal tract chamomile, fenugreek and meadowsweet are useful. For the musculoskeletal system rosehips, turmeric and celery seed are useful. For inflammation against immune mediated inflammation gotu kola (centella asiatica), rehmannia (rehmannia glutinosa) and feverfew (tanacetum parthenium) can be useful.
🔗 Find out more. Link in bio.
‼️ Refer to our sustainability guide to check the status of the herbs.
May 11
🎶 HERBCAST - Season 3 🎶 🌱 Herbs for cleansing: Alteratives with Graeme Tobyn
🌿 From Burdock to Blood Cleansers: dive into the power of alterative herbs with Sebastian Pole and guest Graeme Tobyn. With over a quarter-century of expertise, Graeme brings his wealth of knowledge from his roles as a herbalist, educator, and author, currently enriching minds at the University of Lancashire.
The episode delves into the semantics of herbal medicine, questioning the adoption of terms like `anti-inflammatory` and `immunomodulator` and calling for a return to a language that truly reflects the dynamic nature of herbs.
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May 10
