Ellie Rose Grimsdale, MNIMH - Urtica Herbal

Ellie Rose Grimsdale, MNIMH - Urtica Herbal As an accredited Medical Herbalist (MNIMH) and EMT, I blend a decade of clinical experience with expert herbal medicine.

I provide evidence-informed, personalised care for acute and chronic health issues from my Berkhamsted clinic and online.

04/07/2026

🌱 The wonderful Plantain 🌱

🌱 It’s always the plants which are popping up in abundance that are most relied upon at that time, and I have certainly been using a lot of Plantain recently.

🌱 Seen here is the ribwort variety (Plantago lanceolota), the broadleaf variety (Plantago major) is also commonly used in herbal medicine, somewhat interchangeably.

🌱 Plantain is one of few herbs containing both mucilage and tannins, giving it the somewhat opposing actions of a demulcent and an astringent.

🌱 In practice this means plantain is used to both tone leaky tissues, and coat and soothe dry or inflamed tissues. This makes plantain an excellent ally in inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory (particularly hay fever), gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.

Palpitations are a cardiovascular symptom with multiple physiological causes. Persistent palpitations may be caused by:🫀...
03/06/2026

Palpitations are a cardiovascular symptom with multiple physiological causes.

Persistent palpitations may be caused by:
🫀 Variability in cardiac rhythm & electrical activity
🫀 Hormonal fluctuations
🫀 Electrolyte and metabolic imbalances
🫀 Stimulants (caffeine, ni****ne, medications)
🫀 Circulatory & blood pressure changes
🫀 Sleep & circadian disruption
🫀 Nervous system activation
🫀 Stress responses
🫀 Respiratory changes
🫀 Haematological factors (including anaemia & iron deficiency)
🫀 Nutritional deficiencies
🫀 Infection, inflammation & immune responses
+ more

If palpitations are recurrent or unexplained, appropriate clinical assessment is important to identify the underlying causes. Have you ever experienced palpitations?

Herbal medicine is a thorough and highly individualised clinical practice. Herbalists consider the whole person, providi...
01/06/2026

Herbal medicine is a thorough and highly individualised clinical practice. Herbalists consider the whole person, providing herbs which influence the body’s own healing processes, to address the root cause of health concerns.

27/05/2026

Dispensing medicine in a heatwave has got me wilting 🥵

21/05/2026

Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis syn. Salvia rosmarinus)

A sprig of Rosemary has long been a symbol of remembrance. Personally, it’s a herb I’ve turned to during exams and ambulance night shifts to stay focussed and clear-headed.

This is just a little snippet of Rosemarys incredible medicinal properties 🌿

One of the biggest misconceptions about herbal medicine is that natural automatically means safe. In reality, herbs are ...
21/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about herbal medicine is that natural automatically means safe.

In reality, herbs are biologically active substances which produce real physiological effects.

That’s why Medical Herbalists are trained in:
🌱 Pharmacology
🌱 Chemistry
🌱 Anatomy & physiology
🌱 Herbal pharmacy
🌱 Materia medica
🌱 Differential diagnosis
🌱 Nutrition
🌱 Clinical skills
🌱 Pathology
& more

Respecting herbal medicine means understanding both its benefits and its risks. Herbal medicine deserves nuance - not fear, hype or oversimplification.

Headaches are a commonly reported symptom in clinic, but they are rarely explained by hydration status alone. Chronic he...
21/05/2026

Headaches are a commonly reported symptom in clinic, but they are rarely explained by hydration status alone.

Chronic headaches can also be caused by:
🌱 Musculoskeletal tension
🌱 Nervous system regulation & stress
🌱 Hormonal fluctuations
🌱 Vascular & circulatory factors
🌱 Nutrient absorption & digestive function
🌱 Metabolic function
🌱 Sensory triggers
🌱 Medication effects
🌱 Sleep & circadian rhythm disruption

If headaches are recurrent or unexplained, working with a Medical Herbalist may help to identify and address underlying factors.

21/05/2026

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) is an abundant and potent native medicine for the heart and cardiovascular system as a whole 🌿

Some lovely words from a patient I see for cardiovascular system support. Thank you! 🌿
21/05/2026

Some lovely words from a patient I see for cardiovascular system support.
Thank you! 🌿

21/05/2026

Not all clinical work takes place in consultation hours.

When a patient or someone close to me becomes acutely unwell, I make a clinical assessment, formulate and prepare medicine as needed. It’s part of the reality of this work, clinical practice doesn’t stop at the clinic door.

I will always be incredibly grateful for the ability to respond with effective treatment for those in need.

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69 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 2DE

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