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Mullein
MulleinBotanical Name: Verbascum thapsus Mullein is an attractive addition to the garden with a large rosette of grey woolly leaves up to 50cm long and tall thick spires surrounded at the top with small yellow flowers with 5 petals. The plant is native to Western Europe but has become a weed in some countries.Mullein is a bitter cooling mucilaginous herb. Both leaves and flowers are used. Internally it is used for coughs, bronchitis, tonsillitis, asthma and urinary tract infections.The flowers can be infused in oil and used for earache (do not use if eardrum has ruptured). It is soothing o...
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Mullein
MulleinVerbascum thapsus Mullein acts as a mucous membrane tonic it stimulates expectoration and liquefies mucous.Mullein is effective in relieving hard persistent coughs, respiratory catarrh, colds, tracheitis, whooping cough, pleurisy and is BHP specific for bronchitis with a hard cough and soreness.Other UsesThe leaves of Mullein can be smoked as a substitute for tobacco.Part UsedLeavesActionsExpectorant, demulcent, diuretic.
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Mushroom Plant
Mushroom PlantBotanical Name: Rungia klossii Mushroom plant is native to new guinea, it is a perennial bushy plant to about 60cm with thick, glossy, dark green leaves and sky-blue flowers in spring.A nutritious plant that is higher in protein than mushrooms, it contains calcium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron and other vitamins and minerals.Its crunchy mushroom flavoured leaves are delicious raw in salads and sandwiches, quiches and omelets. It can be added to soups and stir-fries at the end of cooking to ensure full flavour.Growing ConditionsGrow mushroom plant in rich fertile soil in a...
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Musk Mallow
Musk MallowBotanical Name: Malva moschata Musk Mallow is an herbaceous perennial growing from 50cm to 1 meter by approximately 60cm wide. The plant forms a bush like clump, with the hairy stems reaching 15- 90cm forming a woody branching base. The mid-green leaves are palm shaped and also hairy. They are held in alternate positions and reach from 2-8cm long by 2-8cm wide. There are 5-7 lobes on each leaf, with the lower leaves having shallowly divided lobes, while the upper leaf lobes become deeply divided.The Musk Mallow has scented flowers that are held in clusters at the end of long stem...
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Myrrh
Myrrh Commiphora molmol Myrrh is used for infections of the throat and sinuses, for colds, tonsillitis and mononucleosis.Externally Myrrh can be used for mouth ulcers, gingivitis, fungal infections, wounds, boils and pressure sores.Other UsesMyrrh is added to oral hygiene products.Part UsedGum resinActionsAntimicrobial, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhalContraindicationsPregnancy
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Nasturtium Alaska
NasturtiumBotanical Name: Tropaeolum majus The common garden nasturtium is an herbaceous perennial, with a trailing habit up to 1 or 2 meters. It is more often treated as an annual due to local conditions and is a highly ornamental plant. The flowers are a bright orange to red, or yellow toned with a slight frill. Some cultivated varieties are more frilled, may be variegated or have a slight fragrance. The flowers are large, 2-6cm in diameter and face outwards or sideways, rather than up to the sky. The flower is characterised by the long nectar spur, extending down and back about 2-3 cm. T...
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Natural Bathroom Gift Set
Four great products in this bathroom gift set. This gift pack includes: 1 - Set of Foaming Handwash & Room Spray Choice of: Lemongrass, Lime & Lemon MyrtleOrange, Juniper Berry & LavenderPink Grapefruit, Geranium & Fennel 1 - Sensitive Skin Soap1 - Bamboo Hair Brush Free Gift Wrap & Handmade Gift Tag The foaming handwash is an excellent alternative to harsh, synthetic detergents. You get approx 500 pumps in every container of soothing hand foam. Made with sugar ethanol and essential oils the Room sprays deodorise and sanitise giving an uplifting scent to the bath...
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Natural Crystal Deodorant - Body Spritz
This is a ‘unique’ Crystal Deodorant in refillable spray form which can be used for foot odour, under arms and sprayed all over the body, including the face. Great in humid weather conditions. 100% effective.Body Spritz is a blend of essential minerals formed byancient spa waters deep within the earth regarded from ancient history as being highly beneficial in deodorizing and promoting clean healthy skin. We have harvested the minerals and grown a pure crystal inside the bottle. The crystal leaves an invisible layer of minerals on the skin preventing the formation of perspiration odour caus...
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Natural Dyeing Workshop - Saturday 23rd July 2016
NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP A natural dyeing journey Interested in capturing natures shapes?With ingredients to make a stitch story fold, that will hold needles and pins so you can practise your stitches and make your unique mark. You will get to dye 5 different fabrics, a length of wool blanket for the cover and some silk thread for stitching. We will explore for potential colour in the herb garden and each of you will learn how make a brew of colour. Then you can choose from the variety of up to 10 different brews to colour the five different fabrics, the wool cover and a small skein of s...
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Natural Moisturising Creams - Class - Saturday 5th May 2018
Natural Moisturising Creams “Natural Moisturising Cream Making with Lise Racine 'The Herbal Gardener'”Learn how to make fresh, chemical free, nature rich, natural, handmade moisturising creams. Lise will share with you her knowledge from practical cream making applied for over 8 years. She will demonstrate step by step how to make a simple recipe that works every time. You will get the tools allowing you to modify the recipe to create your own alchemy in cream making. This will allow you to customise your moisturising cream creations according to your needs and the ones of your nearest...
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