New Moon Herbal

03/12/2025

The Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is still flowering in December here in Suffolk. What a herb! It is fantastic for the digestion and circulation as well as a gentle relaxant for the nervous system. It is also a wonderful herb for women. I have used Yarrow mostly though as a poultice for cuts and wounds and drawing out poisons from stings, along with Plantain. Recently my husband sustained several deep lacerations to his finger courtesy of a saw whilst pruning. I applied a poultice of Yarrow leaves as it is a styptic (stems bleeding) and a vulnerary (wound healer), as it promotes tissue repair. The wound has healed nicely. 🌿

02/12/2025

A sunny walk in nature at this time of year is such a gift……it is magic, it is healthcare, it is peace. 🍁🍂

10/11/2025

I’ve recently been thinking about the beauty and wonder of herbalism. Being able to heal your mind and body with wonderful plants that grow all around us. Drinking a cup of herbal tea which smells and tastes of summertime to ward off a cold, ease menstrual cramps or calm me. Also using fresh herbs in the garden as a poultice last night for a wasp sting my son had, he must have found the last wasp around! We are very lucky as herbalists to be able to help ourselves and others with natural remedies which will not impact our bodies in other detrimental ways. 🍁🍄‍🟫🌱

04/11/2025

Had a fabulous second workshop on 25th Oct with some wonderful women. We were a small group but there was so much discussed and information exchanged as well as some tasting and tea making. The delicious drinks and cakes from Green Wolf cafe also went down very well. Plans have been made! I will hopefully be doing another herbal workshop at Green Wolf in the spring when we will be able to forage around the beautiful grounds for young sprouting herbs. Consultations also available or call for a chat if you are unsure of anything: 07793055897 or check out my website www.newmoonherbal.co.uk 🍁🍄

18/10/2025

Autum art with my son Ivor….

18/10/2025

Just a reminder that I am running another Autumn Herbal workshop at Green Wolf Cafe . Learn all about herbal medicine and how it can help you. I will be focusing on herbs to help you avoid and manage winter illlness. The morning will also include delicious refreshments from Green Wolf. Available to book now. 🍁🍂

18/10/2025

Fabulous autumn colours all around. A reminder that the year is slowing down and coming to an end. A great time to start thinking about the year ahead and setting intentions as we spend more time indoors during the darker evenings. 🍂

24/09/2025

Ladies are you suffering with hormonal problems? And confused by all the advice online?

Herbs are fantastic allies through hormonal changes and conditions. They bring the body naturally back into balance and therefore comfort. As a holistic practitioner I look at the whole picture because hormones are so complicated and affect so many functions in our bodies. I provide tailored advice, including nutrition, and herbal remedies to help. For a consultation please contact me: 07793055897
newmoonherbalmed@gmail.com

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

Autumn Herbal workshop at Green Wolf Cafe . Learn all about herbal medicine and how it can help you. I will be focusing on herbs to help you avoid and manage winter illlness. The morning will also include delicious refreshments from Green Wolf. Available to book now. 🍁🍂

08/09/2025

Hi, I’ll be doing another herbal workshop at the fabulous Green Wolf Cafe on 25th October with a focus on herbs and spices that we can use to help avoid and treat winter sniffles.
I am also taking part in a one day retreat workshop run by Lisa with lots of yoga, a talk by me and a delicious lunch also at Green Wolf. Please go to the Green Wolf page to book. 😊🍁🍂🧘

23/07/2025

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is growing plentifully around me in Suffolk at the moment. It is distinguishable for its size, red stem and pale back to the deeply cut leaves. I have read that walking along a Mugwort lined lane by moonlight is a sight to behold as the leaf backs appear to shine silver in the moonlight.
Mugwort is a bitter, aromatic herb which can be used to stimulate digestion and the uterus when there is sluggishness as well as encouraging the liver to work more efficiently. It is often noted for its nervine, soothing properties and its association with sleep and dreaming. I tried some myself recently in a blend to aid sleep and had the worst nights sleep I’ve had in a while as it was clearly very stimulating to me. This fascinated me as it highlights how individual we are and that different herbs work in different ways for different people. Obviously the stimulating, heating aspect of Mugwort was far more potent for me than the nervine, calming aspects. It also demonstrated to me the power that herbs can have over us. 🌱