Karine Knox-Humbert - Medical Herbalist

17/06/2026

Book your spot: https://www.kkherbalist.com/event-details/the-botanical-lab-make-your-own-body-butter-workshop

Introducing The Botanical Lab

Ever wanted to make your own luxurious body butter from scratch? Now's your chance.

Join me at the beautiful Saltdean Lido for a hands-on 90-minute workshop where you'll blend, whip and jar your very own body butter to take home, made with nourishing plant oils, beautiful essential oil and botanical know-how.

As a qualified medical herbalist, I'll guide you through the ingredients and the why behind them, so you leave not just with a gorgeous product, but with the skills to understand what you're putting on your skin.

No experience needed, just bring your curiosity.

📅 Saturday 18 July 2026

Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm

📍 Club Room - Saltdean Lido, Saltdean Park Road, BN2 8SP

Spaces are limited - booking link:

https://www.kkherbalist.com/event-details/the-botanical-lab-make-your-own-body-butter-workshop

Herbs from the inside out. 🌱

03/06/2026

It's that time of year!Join me for a gentle walk at Valley Ponds in Newhaven and discover the medicinal herbs that grow on your doorstep. Booking is essential. Please email: [email protected]

27/04/2026

Meet lemon balm. The best way to use it is to steep fresh leaves in hot water for 5–10 minutes and drink.

27/04/2026

Meet Lemon Balm! The best way to use it, is to steep fresh leaves in boiling water and drink.

20/04/2026

Nettles are more than just a sting — they're a free, versatile wild food and medicine. From a soothing cup of tea to a nourishing nettle soup, discover simple ways to include nettles in your routine. Read the full guide and recipes here: https://wix.to/hNBQbFK

If you've been following along, you'll know I'm a bit obsessed with nettles at this time of year. They're everywhere, they're free, and once you get past the sting, they're one of the most useful plants in my dispensary...If you want the full picture on what nettles actually do medicinally, I've wri...

17/04/2026

Feathered colleagues taking a break at the Wellness Village, Spithurst Hub 🥰

15/04/2026

I'm delighted to announce that I've joined the team at Wild Botanica Clinic at the Spithurst Hub in Barcombe, a truly beautiful and tranquil setting.

And what better way to come and see it for yourself than at the Open Day this Sunday 19th April, 10am – 3pm! Meet the wonderful wellbeing and creative community, take a tour, and enjoy Swedish Fika and lunch from the Hubbery Cafe.

You'll find me there on the day alongside the brilliant Sara Rooney, fellow medical herbalist and founder of Wild Botanica Clinic, and every Friday, 10am – 2:30pm at the dispensary. Pop in to say hello, pick up products, or book:

A mini consult for short-term or acute concerns
A full in-depth appointment

Hope to see you on Sunday!

26/03/2026

If there is one plant I reach for every hayfever season, it is nettle. Often dismissed as a bothersome w**d, nettle (Urtica dioica) is in fact one of the most versatile medicinal herbs in the hedgerow.Its applications are vast, from supporting prostate health and metabolic conditions to soothing chr...

26/03/2026

Often written off as a w**d, nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of the most underrated herbs for hayfever and seasonal support. In my latest post I explain why nettle is my go-to every spring — how it calms allergic responses and supports skin and overall health. Read more: https://wix.to/ZOR9vE0

If there is one plant I reach for every hayfever season, it is nettle. Often dismissed as a bothersome w**d, nettle (Urtica dioica) is in fact one of the most versatile medicinal herbs in the hedgerow.Its applications are vast, from supporting prostate health and metabolic conditions to soothing chr...

03/03/2026

Most hayfever treatments focus on the nose. But as a Medical Herbalist, I look at the whole system. From liver clearance to gut microbiome health and the 'immune seesaw,' find out why your allergic response is a whole-body event.

Hayfever, or allergic rhinitis, is more than just a seasonal nuisance; it is an overreaction of the immune system. By understanding the pathophysiology of hayfever, from mast cell degranulation to histamine release, we can move beyond suppressing symptoms and start supporting the body’s natural ba...