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My knowledge about herbs began as a little child..... Currently, I employ the use of herbs in naturopathic medicine and I love the more than impressive large number of case histories I have accumulated over many years.

I have a deep interest in self-sufficiency, well-being and the abundance of information of ancient and modern knowledge and folklore in the use of herbs for well-being, craft, cosmetics and cookery.
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Soapwort Shampoo

Posted on June 17th, 2008 in Herbs in the Home

Soapwort Saponaria officinalis is a cool-temperate perennial plant. It has been used for many centuries to clean fabrics and hair. It does not lather up like today’s shampoo but it does work.
• 2 cups packed of the fresh roots, stems and leaves chopped finely
• Simmer them in a pot with 500ml of water for half an hour, [...]

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Calendula Ointment

Posted on June 17th, 2008 in Herbs in the Home

Calendula Calentula officinalis is a member of the Asteraccae family and it is commonly called Pot Marigolt and it is not to be confused with French Marigolds as these are toxic.
Ointment, made with this herb has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties.
35g of fresh petals or 70g dried
60ml of emulsifying ointment (from chemist)
1tbsp glycerin (plant [...]

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