It is very easy to make your own massage oil and a lot of fun experimenting with them. They also make great homemade gifts for friends and family.

A little plant with a powerful action in reducing wrinkles...

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. Patricia Clark, our Nutritional Therapist, tells us more about this vital vitamin.

This is a low-sugar, easy to make recipe that makes a pretty traditional simnel cake to celebrate with but will also be healthy and compensate for the raised sugar intake of all those Easter eggs!

Is your teenager tired all the time, unmotivated and not on the ball. Monica, mother of 3 young people, looks at various different simple causes of what might be making your teenager feel tired!

What foods contain iodine and how much should we eat?

Please be careful if taking prescription medicines with herbs, food supplements and even some foods. This article explains why and points you in the right direction for more information.

If you're taking prescription medicines and experiencing a lack of interest in sex, arousal or erectile problems, then it may be worth looking more closely at your medication. Monica Wilde looks at some of the side effects of medicines.

Recent research has found that cinnamon ointment reduces pain & speeds healing after episiotomy. Here is a recipe to make at home.

Air fresheners are everywhere now but evidence is emerging that the chemicals in them can affect a baby's health both before and after the birth.

Monica Wilde explains how to make your own easy balm

Acne rosacea may be caused by bacteria living in a mite in your skin. As the research becomes clearer we look at some herbs that can help.

Herbal contraceptives have been used since the ancient Greeks including this cousin of the domesticated carrot!

Eating wheat, peanuts and milk when you are pregnant may help reduce childhood allergies a recent study has found. Researchers concluded that a higher intake of peanut, milk, and wheat by a new mum during early pregnancy significantly reduced the odds that

Breda shares her recipe for an earache oil that helped her own two children

Celebrating 155 years since Duncan's first herbal medicine

How to make your own herbal tinctures at home, making the most of your kitchen spices and herbs.

Herbalist & mother-of-2, Breda remembers exam time well and shares her tips

What's growing down at the herb farm? Nettle seed!

Fragrant banks of honey-scented flowers line the roads with Nature's aspirin

The low down on migraines and home remedies to help

Taking valerian to reduce anxiety and panic around flying

Do you long for a good night’s sleep? by Dee Atkinson MNIMH

From the herb garden of Cat Stewart MCCP, Scotland in July

The machair of the Western Isles, a herbalist's dream!

Our Napiers Seagreens Hebridean Kelp gets a mention!

Underactive thyroid and iodine deficiency: by Monica Wilde

Catriona notice the evening primrose flowers blooming in unexpected places and explains why evening primrose oil is so good for us all.

Be aware of your alcohol limits with this handy table

Roses don't just smell and look wonderful, they also have a wide range of health and cosmetic benefits. They're for much more than just Valentine's day and lovers!

If you're suffering from a hangover try our delicious pick-me-up made with our Best Bitters, tomato juice and seasoning.

A green-themed cocktail to celebrate St Patrick's day and get your digestive system and liver toned up with our Best Bitters to face the happy occasion.

Drops, ml, teaspoons... it can get confusing. Here is a useful guide to dose measurements.

Want a healthy haggis full of tasty herbs for Burn's night? Here is the recipe...

With the weather warming up, here's how to make a delicious and refreshing lavender and lemon balm iced tea to keep you cool in body and spirit!

How to make a simple 10 minute nourishing seaweed soup

It's thyme to get your skin under control!

It's the international Fascination of Plants Day on 18 May 2017. Come along and Meet the Medicine Plants.

The Surprising Superpowers of Nettle Seed by Monica Wilde

Medical herbalist, Nikki Biddiss encourages us to lose weight

Nikki Biddiss, MNIMH explores herbs that help sinus problems

Some herbs were considered protection against witches, ghouls and things that go bump in the night!

Why therapies are better than socks! by Nikki Biddiss, MNIMH

Dee Atkinson talks about the latest HRT news