There is one herb that is not only one of the first to appear but one that everyone can recognise. The common daisy (Bellis perennis) is a flower that we learn to recognise from a very early age; its flowers opening in response to the first sunny days of spring. It has another common name,…
Another flower I eagerly look forward to seeing is the bright, cheerful flowers of the Lesser Celandine. Its strong, buttercup yellow flowers show up brightly against the rich dark green, heart-shaped leaves letting us all know that spring is finally on its way. Herbalists know this plant as pilewort which gives a good indication of…
The results of an epidemiological study indicate that regular, moderate drinking in middle-age is associated with successful aging – that’s according to the just published Spring 2014 issue of Herbal News. Successful aging was defined as not having any of 11 major, chronic diseases, major cognitive or physical impairment or mental health limitations in the…
