Why do you advise that I speak to a trained herbalist before I take your products?
Everyone is different and just because something is natural, it doesn’t mean it’s good for you! herbs are full of chemical constituents that help them to taste good or have a certain property that can affect the human body in different ways. This is particularly important to understand if you are pregnant, breast feeding or have a medical condition/taking medication that could be affected by those constituents so it’s really better to be safe than sorry.
Why do you put latin names on your packaging?
Some herbs share the same common name, which can sometimes make it difficult to know exactly what you are buying. The latin name is there to give you peace of mind that you know exactly what’s in the packet.
I’ve never heard of some of these herbs. What are they for?
Some of these herbs will be familiar to you; others not so much. They all have different properties but as I am legally only able to discuss these as a food, I can’t discuss those here. You can however, do your own research. If you do this, try to make sure your sources are created by people who have experience and knowledge of herbs and understand the cautions and contra-indications as well as the benefits.
I’d like to learn more about your herbs. Do you recommend any books?
I have a rather large collection of herbal books but I particularly recommend Carole Fisher’s ‘Materia Medica of Western Herbs’, Anne McIntyre’s ‘The Complete Herbal Tutor’ and Lucy Jones’ ‘A Working Herbal Dispensary’.
