‘Medicine On Your Doorstep Vol. I’ is available from December 2023.
“And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree”
Genesis 1:29
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herbs for the service of man”
Psalm 104:14
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Snowdrops
Snowdrops are one of the first, if not the first, flower of spring. Emerging from the winter snow and ice, symbolic of the victory of light over darkness, …
English Ivy
This herb is as common as grass and certainly much more overlooked and under appreciated. Ivy was considered sacred by the druids and it played an intrinsic part in their festival of ‘Alban Elued’, which bid the Sun god farewell and gave thanks for the harvest.
Hairy Bittercress
Hairy bittercress is an extremely common, wild edible which can be eaten raw or cooked. It grows just about anywhere the ground is disturbed and its mild-wasabi, peppery flavour profile is similar to watercress or rocket. Great as a pot-herb, a salad green or can be used as a garnish, though the flower stalk can be a bit woody in older plants.