Hedgerow Healing Kit
The vibrant flowers of Marigold (Calendula officinalis) have been used for centuries and were previously thought to ward off negative energies and bring harmony to relationships. It is seen as an important cooling herb in Ayurvedic medicine, traditionally valued for supporting skin comfort and digestive wellbeing.
Traditionally used to support the body's natural immune defences and promote healthy lymphatic function.
Traditionally associated with supporting menstrual comfort and easing difficult cycles in traditional European herbal medicine.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and soothe the digestive tract.
Traditionally valued for its soothing properties when used topically, historically used in skin preparations and as a gentle mouthwash in folk medicine.
A beautifully versatile herb with a long and celebrated history in European, Celtic and Ayurvedic herbal traditions. 🌿
Lavender (Lavandula sp.) is one of the most versatile herbs spanning many centuries of use. The ancient Egyptians used lavender in their embalming process and later in medieval times it was valued as a protective and cleansing herb.
In modern times the calming aroma and flavour of lavender flowers is traditionally valued for promoting a sense of calm and supporting emotional wellbeing.
Traditionally used to support restful sleep and ease a restless mind, one of the most beloved herbal sleep companions in traditional European herbal medicine.
Traditionally associated with supporting the nervous system and easing feelings of tension and stress.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and general digestive wellbeing.
Traditionally valued for its soothing properties for skin comfort when used topically. 🌿
Plantain Leaves (Plantago lanceolata) was once considered a sacred herb during the 10th century Anglo-Saxon period and is today considered one of the most versatile herbs in traditional herbal medicine. A mild and palatable earthy flavour that is enhanced when honey or lemon is added.
Traditionally used to support urinary tract comfort and healthy fluid balance in traditional European herbal medicine.
Traditionally valued for its soothing and supportive properties, historically used to support the body's natural healing processes.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and ease feelings of digestive unease and discomfort.
Traditionally valued for its soothing properties when applied topically to the skin in traditional folk medicine.
Traditionally associated with supporting urinary comfort and healthy kidney function.
Traditionally used to support upper respiratory comfort and ease feelings of congestion and throat irritation. 🌿
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the most beloved and widely used herbs in traditional European herbal medicine, cherished for centuries for its gentle and calming nature.
Traditionally used to support relaxation and ease a restless mind, making it a popular evening herbal tea ritual.
Historically associated with supporting restful sleep and promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort, easing feelings of bloating and discomfort after meals.
A wonderfully gentle herb suitable for everyday use, with a delicate floral flavour that soothes both body and mind. 🌿
A herb with more than 3,000 years of recorded use, Yarrow takes its Latin name from the legend of Achilles, who is said to have used it on the battlefield to staunch the wounds of his soldiers. Commonly known as the battlefield herb, it carries a sweet yet bitter flavour, reminiscent of tarragon, with a pleasantly aromatic quality.
Traditionally valued as a versatile and deeply restorative tonic herb, long cherished in Celtic and European folk medicine.
Traditionally used to support menstrual comfort and ease feelings of tension and cramping during difficult cycles, valued for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties in traditional herbal practice.
Traditionally used to support healthy circulation and pelvic comfort in folk medicine, historically valued for its affinity with women's reproductive wellness.
Traditionally used to support vascular wellness and healthy circulation in traditional herbal medicine.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and ease, valued for its antispasmodic and bitter tonic properties in traditional herbal practice.
Traditionally used to support cardiovascular wellness in folk medicine, valued for its naturally restorative properties.
Traditionally used to support wound comfort and skin healing in traditional herbal medicine, valued for its astringent and styptic properties since ancient times. 🌿