white willow bark   

salix alba

the source of salicin from which asprin is derived

willow is governed by the moon and the water so this was harvested at 4.47am in a raging storm as the new moon rose

a natural painkiller without side effects

stinging nettle 

urtica diocia

imfamous yet underappreciated.

exaulted by culpper in his 1653 complete herbal

we collect the seeds at midday on the summer solstice, without gloves , the price is worth paying

a powerful adrenal system booster, helps muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.

turkey tail   

trametes versicolor

forarged from the untouched ancient woodland next to my land

dual extracted to access the water and the alchol fractions

packed with antioxidents and used for thousands of years to boost the immune system, 

self heal & yarrow  

  prunella vulgaris

 achillea milifolium

when I first arrived there was but one yarrow plant on the land. this year they came in such abundance that I had to respond

yarrow and selfheal often grow side by side and both have long centuaries of use for treating digestive issues like ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

hawthorn

crataegus monogyna

a beautiful maiture of berries and some petals

made with my children

traditionally known as a heart healer, science confirms its efficacy helping protect against heart disease and help control high blood pressure and high cholesterol

Chaga 

Inonotus obliquus

Sourced from the ancient Siberian forests

Rich in beta-glucans, helping to boost immunity, prevent chronic inflammation, fight cancer, lower blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol

Lionsmane

Hericium erinaceus

Locally grown for us.

Fast becoming popular to help protect against dementia, reduce mild symptoms of anxiety and depression and help repair nerve damage