Holistic Herbs

03/10/2026

What a busy day: a forage and herbal medicine making workshop in the morning and massaging in the afternoon.
The sun came out as I turned up to Hill Farm Tintern for the 2nd time this week. Such a beautiful venue ith views of the river Wye surrounded by woods.
And the 2nd time this week so one has said "I wish I could live with you" after my forage workshop as they found the information so interesting 😅👌
We started with a Birch sap ceremony and headed off to see what we could find: nettle seeds, plantain, sorrel, hazelnuts, sweet chestnuts, beech masts, hairy bittercress, navelwort and Hawthorn berries.
We made medicines with: Hawthorn berries, nettle seeds, rosehip and rosemary.
After lunch, in between the wood fired hottub and sauna, the guests enjoyed massage therapy in a room with a wonderful view of the surroundings ✨

30/09/2026

I spent a glorious last day of September taking a group out for a forage. It was for a corporate team building day Hill Farm Tintern .
The weather and view of the river Wye from up high was spectacular and the woods and meadows gave us lots of wild foods to find and have a nibble of.
Amongst our finds were: navelwort (Umbilicus rupestris), sorrel ( Rumex acetosa) and wood sorrel (oxalis acetosella), herb Robert (Geranium robertianum), nettle seeds and Red cracking Bolete (Xerocomellus chrysenteron), porcelain mushroom (oudemansiella mucida), parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) & a Blusher (Amanita rubescens) but great care needs to be taken when foraging mushrooms as a beginner.
For me, as a medical herbalist, foraging is so important for deeper plant connection which aids me in treating people. Forever grateful to my Plant allies 💚

18/09/2026

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I offer forage packages. So if you are looking to enhance your retreats, workshops or gatherings, why not book a forage and explore the edible and medicinal wild flora all around you 🌿🍄🧺
Contact me for more details www.herbalways.net

17/09/2026

My Fennel seed is beginning to be ripe for picking. The leaves can be used too, either for tea or added to foods like salads or cooked with fish.
Fennel / Foeniculum vulgare seeds contain an essential oil: anethol.
Anethol is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory, by decreasing pro-inflamnation cytokines.
Fennel is ruled by Mercury and is a gentle medicinal herb which is easy to grow and is so beneficial to nursing mothers, peri and menopausal women, Indigestion, type 2 diabetes patients who want to improve their blood sugar through diet alone.
Fennel is also felt in the lungs, aiding coughs and the urinary system where it is a soothing diuretic.
It is an anticoagulant too.

12/09/2026

It's Forage season and I did my first workshop of the season today at Hill Farm Tintern for Forest Retreats, who put on these amazing yoga weekends.
I was very excited to find some Hen of the Woods edible and medicinal mushroom and took some home for lunch.
After a Birch sap grounding ceremony we set of to find wild edibles & medicinals.
On our ramble over meadow and wood, we found: sorrel, Hawthorn berries, nettle seeds, hazelnuts, blackberries, Elderberries, tormental, and beech masts and once back at the garden, we picked some rosemary and Fennel seeds.
Fennel seeds, Rosemary, Hawthorn berries and Sorrel were the herbs of choice to make into a vinegar tincture

08/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Feeling beautifully autumnal in the forest today. Bumped into a wild boar and think we were both startled except for Maggie dog, who wanted to play chase.
Then I felt like I was being watched from the grasses on the side of the track and to my delight, lots of little Eyebright plants were growing with their bright little flowers, like eyes.
Euphrasia officinalis is a good nasal decongestant, anticatarrhal and eye restorative. A good remedy for Hayfever.
It also strengthens the brain, so good for brain fog and forgetfulness.
Another of it's uses is in treating bronchitis and used to be smoked in a herbal to***co.
Magically, it increases our connection with the spiritual realm (Traditional Western Herbal Medicine Elizabeth Brooke).
Lots of other autumnal offerings too: like Conkers, Teasel, Rose hips, Blackberries and Elderberries. All having medicinal properties too
Oh and a pretty feather amongst the moss and spleenwort

02/09/2026

Ladies mantle / Alchemilla vulgaris was known as 'Celestial water' by the medieval alchemist.
The leaves after dew or rain hold big pearls of water, looking like a starry sky.
Known as guttation, when the water cannot be lost by the leaves as vapour so ladies mantle forces it out of its tiny leaf breathe holes.
Culpeper informs us that it is ruled by Venus and it is a useful women's herb, being a menstrual regulator. It is said to restore women's sagging breasts to their former shape.
The keynote of this plant medicine is 'bleeding'. It actions are drying and binding and it used for internal and external bleeding, wound healing and inflammations and is useful for treating diarrhea, colitis and ulcers.
The dried herb is used mainly but the root can be used as a decoction externally for bleeding.

12/08/2026

It's the day of the Eclipse, and it is a good time to sit quiet as the Sun is blocked out, reflect on life, listen to your inner voice and perhaps think about starting something new.
If you're looking for a new approach to your health and lifestyle choices, please checkout my page 🌿🙏

Let me introduce you to the therapeutic, healing, self journey of discovery that HerbalWays has to offer you:
Hi, I am Jess and my journey into healing began at 19yrs as a qualified Holistic Massage Therapist. This led me down the path of complimentary therapies and, after a long period of study, in 2001, I qualified as a Medical Herbalist.
My path is still continuing today and it has led my healing journey further; into wild foods and foraging, natal Astrology, Humoral medicineand healing Sound frequencies. I now consider myself a Traditional Western Herbalist.
My massage treatments are bespoke to your individual needs and I work intuitively with my guides to reduce tensions, release trapped emotions and aid inner healing. All treatments offer aromatherapy oils, sound healing and time for you.
Traditional herbal medicine is a holistic approach to health issues, both physical and mental, taking into account your natal chart, elements, humour, lifestyle and family history.
Using bespoke herbal medicines, in the form of tinctures and teas, to help to bring about homeostasis.
Receiving herbal medicine together with massage can benefit you to staying in perfect health.
I am also available to host guided foraging walks and medicine making workshops ✨

12/08/2026

Let me introduce you to the therapeutic, healing, self journey of discovery that HerbalWays has to offer you:
Hi, I am Jess and my journey into healing began at 19yrs as a qualified Holistic Massage Therapist. This led me down the path of complimentary therapies and, after a long period of study, in 2001, I qualified as a Medical Herbalist.
My path is still continuing today and it has led my healing journey further; into wild foods and foraging, natal Astrology, Humoral medicineand healing Sound frequencies. I now consider myself a Traditional Western Herbalist.
My massage treatments are bespoke to your individual needs and I work intuitively with my guides to reduce tensions, release trapped emotions and aid inner healing. All treatments offer aromatherapy oils, sound healing and time for you.
Traditional herbal medicine is a holistic approach to health issues, both physical and mental, taking into account your natal chart, elements, humour, lifestyle and family history.
Using bespoke herbal medicines, in the form of tinctures and teas, to help to bring about homeostasis.
Receiving herbal medicine together with massage can benefit you to staying in perfect health.
I am also available to host guided foraging walks and medicine making workshops ✨