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Oct 13, 20222 min read

The best books in alternative and complementary medicine by Aeon Books Publishing

At this time of the year we keep harvesting some of the most beautiful medicinal plants. Whether you are foraging in the wild, perhaps...

Oct 3, 20222 min read

Herbal prescribing and safety

You may remember in our BOOKSHELF corner we reviewed the wonderful new book from Carole Guyett ‘The Herbalist's Guide to Pregnancy,...

Sep 27, 20222 min read

Can you replace one essential oil with another?

“Did you know that Rosewood essential oil has an extremely high presence of linalool (over 80%)? This fact makes it easy for you to be...

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Sacred oils from your garden

“Sustainability, the commercial harvesting of essential oils, the effects on indigenous communities and reducing our carbon footprints...

Sep 25, 20222 min read

Spicy CO2 extracts for clinical applications – part 1.

“Almost all of us have jars of spices sitting in our kitchen cupboard. They may be whole or ground peppercorns, cinnamon, clove buds or...

Sep 23, 20222 min read

From plant to essential oil... and in transit

“What I know about health and natural remedies at 14 is not much. What I do know is that it is much simpler than the way adults do about...

Sep 22, 20222 min read

Ancestral lineage connection: exploring native, indigenous and endemic European aromatic plants...

“As aromatherapy grows in popularity, more people are using essential oils outside the cosmetics and perfumery industry. People are...

Sep 21, 20222 min read

The Herbalist's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond

We just cannot leave from our Bookshelf section as yet: we have more goodies for you! A lovely discount coupon for the excellent new book...

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Nature – Our teacher of natural living

“From where does this Beauty come? Where does it reside and upon whom is it bestowed? I ask these questions while reflecting on the...