9 Sep, 2024 | Monica Wilde | No Comments
Harvesting & Tincturing Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
Japanese knotweed is an invasive non-native perennial plant which is controlled by legislation in the UK. It is not illegal to have this plant in your garden, however it’s spread must be controlled. It is an offence to cause this plant to grow in the wild. Japanese knotweed is one of the key herbs used […]
Author: Audrey Marchbank, Medical Herbalist As Autumn is now upon us, it is the time to forage Elderberries, so now is the perfect season to make those immune-boosting syrups and store them away for the winter… if they last that long! Elderberries (Sambucus nigra fructus) Elderberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and biochemicals that strengthen […]