Tag: hawthorn
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What is Polymyalgia rheumatica? Can herbs help?
What is Polymyalgia rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition, often linked to Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). The condition occurs mainly in women over 60, and the cause is not known. Symptoms include muscle aches, stiffness in hips, shoulders, neck and mid body, weakness, general tiredness, and weight loss. Some people get swelling in…
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Monthly research blog – Herbal medicine and health research stories in January 14
This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new laboratory study has found that an extract from hawthorn berries reduced breast cancer tumours. 2. Vitamin E has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s according to the Alzheimer’s research centre in New York. 3. A new study has…
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Autumn herb walks and delicious autumn recipes
Forest Farm herb walk At the Forest farm herb walk we were lucky with the weather but unfortunately not so lucky with the plants. We did manage to see a lot of blood cleanser herbs, like dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, red clover and nettle. Forest Farm herb walk The herbal tea tasting went down well,…
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King Arthur, long walks and herb gathering
Tintagel castle In the last couple of weeks I have been enjoying the last of summer on long walks with my puppy (and husband). On our holiday in Cornwall we visited several lovely dog friendly beaches. We also visited Tintagel castle which was a first for me even though I’ve been to Tintagel many times…