Chamomile
Chamomile is presenty flowering on my back lawn. I will harvest these flowers and dry them then use them as a herbal tea. This tea is used calm the nervous system and improve digestion.
We’re “on the wallaby” at the moment – travelling up the Australian east coast towing our temporary home (caravan) behind us. The weather is less than ideal, and the process has given us a whole new perspective on fundamental human needs. Some of you may have explored Maslow’s approach to human needs – that traditional…
“It’s no fun getting old, dear…” Jean M, 74 (and 80 and 85 and 88) That’s what one of my Babyboomer patients remembers her ageing mother saying repeatedly through the last decade of her 90 years in this world. Ageing isn’t the greatest – but we don’t have to be helpless victims. There is a…
Warragul Greens loves some sunshine and thrives on moisture. You can train it up and over fences too.
Next you can see Common Sage or Salvia officinalis. ‘Officinalis’ means this is the official species used botanical/herbal medicine.
Commonly used in cooking, sage helps ensure digestive processes work well: especially to muster our bile flow to break down consumed fats/oils. You can use sage fresh or dried for later use.
In herbal medicine sage has a broad sphere of action: antimicrobial (including antiviral) taken as a tea and/or gargle/mouthwash; improving cognition and memory, reduces excess perspiration (sweating) in fevers or during menopause, reduces milk flow in weaning mothers. Commonly used in upper respiratory tract infections like sore throat and sinus issues.
For best effect and safety of any herbal medicine you must consult a Practitioner to guide you on the most appropriate dose and preparation FOR YOU . Generally sage in its basic leaf form for cooking or tea is considered a very low risk herb. Easy to grow from cuttings. Let me know if you’d like to give it a go to grow. I have plenty to share. This plant has travelled around our garden for about 25 years!
Chronic fatigue? anxiety? depression? food intolerances? aches and pains? chronic cough? palpitations? It could be Lyme-like Disease especially if you have ruled out other causes and have a history of a tick bite. Lyme disease has been controversial over recent years. There are still many in the medical profession who don’t think it’s in Australia….
The new Disney movie “Inside Out” gives a great insight into the interplay of our emotions – one of which is sadness. Sadness is a real and useful part of our lives WHEN it’s in balance, and I feel that it is important to allow sadness – but not to let it rule the roost….
The start of a new year is a great time to do a stock take on your health and well being – especially post-lockdown. Getting ready to review your health with your Naturopath starts by getting an up-to-date set of blood tests. Often your doctor has already done preliminary tests – so you don’t need…