Budd's Herbal Apothecary

Budd's Herbal Apothecary Wendy Budd; Medical Herbalist (BSc) is a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, My passion for herbal remedies started young. I still do.
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I remember as a small child making potions from flowers in the garden. Making perfume from fresh rose petals was a favourite. As a young teenager I loved making my own creams balms and reading everything I could on herbal medicines and herbal medicine making. While doing my A levels my tutor found a degree program in herbal Medicine at Middlesex University. From that moment on I knew that herbal medicine was my calling. I Spent 4 years at university qualifying with a BSC honours in Herbal medicine. I qualified back in 2006. I have been in constant full time practice ever since. Seeing many hundreds of patients during this time. It is truly an honour and a privilege to be a herbalist. To be a part of my patients healing journey, to see the improvements and changes in my patients is wonderful. I do not advertise so all of my patients come from word of mouth referrals. I usually see whole family’s eventually. I love what I do. It really is the best vocation in the world. I opened Budd’s Herbal Apothecary in 2012 and it has gone from strength to strength. I offer private consultations in our consulting area, and the apothecary sells dried herbs and herbal extracts, vitamins, essential oils and natural cosmetics over the counter. I now offer consultations via skype so I am able to consult with patients all over the world. I am also very happy to announce that Budd’s Herbal Apothecary now has an online shop. We are able to take orders online and sent throughout the world. We are open in store
Tuesday to Saturday 10-5
www.buddsherbalmedicine.com

✨ Female Hormones & Menopause: Finding Balance Through Bespoke Herbal Support ✨Menopause isn’t a one-size-fits-all exper...
21/11/2025

✨ Female Hormones & Menopause: Finding Balance Through Bespoke Herbal Support ✨

Menopause isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience.
Every woman’s hormonal journey is unique
so your treatment should be, too. 🌿
As estrogen and progesterone naturally shift, you may experience a wide range of symptoms, including:

• Hot flushes & night sweats
• Mood changes or irritability
• Sleep disturbances
• Brain fog & memory lapses
• Low libido
• Vaginal dryness
• Fatigue
• Joint aches
• Anxiety
• Irregular periods

🌱 Medicinal herbs can offer targeted support, and many are backed by emerging or traditional evidence:
🌿 Black Cohosh – Commonly used for hot flushes and night sweats.
🌿 Sage – Traditionally used to support excessive sweating and temperature regulation.
🌿 Red Clover – Contains natural isoflavones that may help with vasomotor symptoms.
🌿 Ashwagandha – Supports stress resilience, mood balance, and sleep quality.
🌿 Shatavari – A nourishing adaptogen used for vaginal dryness and hormonal balance.
🌿 St. John’s Wort – Traditionally used for mood support (but check for interactions).
🌿 Evening Primrose Oil – Often used for breast tenderness and skin health.
🌿 Valerian – Helps with sleep disruption and restlessness.
🌿 Rhodiola – Can support energy, focus, and stress adaptation.
✨ With bespoke herbal treatment, we focus on your symptoms, your cycle stage, and your overall health picture—creating a balanced, tailored approach to your menopausal transition.
If you’re experiencing menopause symptoms and curious about herbal support, personalised guidance can make all the difference. 🌙💛
www.buddsherbalmedicine.com
hello@buddsherbalmedicine.com
Tel:02393078564

21/11/2025

HERBAL TIPS FOR WINTER COMFORT

As the weather cools, your body works hard to stay warm. One of the first things it does is gently constrict blood vessels in the hands, feet, nose, and ears to conserve heat for your core. For some people, this natural response is stronger, which is why cold hands and feet can feel like a constant companion in winter.

Chilblains can develop when these temperature shifts happen too quickly. They show up as itchy, tender patches on the skin and are often linked to delicate surface blood vessels reacting to sudden changes from cold to warm.

A few simple habits can make a big difference:

🧣 Keep extremities insulated with good gloves and thick socks
🌡️ Try to transition gradually between cold and warm spaces
🌿 Enjoy warming herbal teas—ginger, hawthorn, and yarrow are traditionally used to support healthy circulation
🧴 Nourish the skin with gentle balms made from yarrow or calendula-infused oils

For those exploring herbal making at home, Kim Walker’s warming rub—featuring rosemary, comfrey, juniper berries, ginger, and a hint of red chilli—is a great example of a botanical blend designed with winter in mind. The full recipe is on our blog. Link in profile.

If you’ve been feeling tired, cold, foggy, bloated, inflamed, or like your hormones just aren’t “hormoning”… your thyroi...
21/11/2025

If you’ve been feeling tired, cold, foggy, bloated, inflamed, or like your hormones just aren’t “hormoning”… your thyroid might be whispering for attention.
And honestly? A lot of people don’t realise how much their thyroid affects their fertility, mood, metabolism, energy, periods, immunity, and inflammation.
Over the last year, I’ve been deep-diving into thyroid blood work—TSH, Free T4/T3, Anti-TPO antibodies, CRP, iron markers, vitamin D, liver enzymes, glucose/insulin responses, the whole picture. When you interpret these properly, you often start to see the patterns that explain why someone just “doesn’t feel themselves anymore.”
Here’s what I’m seeing over and over again:
✨ High thyroid antibodies (Hashimoto’s)
✨ TSH creeping up without anyone noticing
✨ Low vitamin D
✨ Low-normal iron
✨ Liver inflammation affecting hormone balance
✨ Macrocytosis hinting at nutrient needs
✨ Blood sugar swings affecting fertility
✨ Autoimmune flares totally overlooked
And here’s the part I get really passionate about:
Your diet, lifestyle, and herbal protocol can calm inflammation, support hormones, reduce triggers, and help your body feel safe enough to find balance again.
No generic plan. No guesswork. No “Dr Google.” Just personalised care based on YOUR physiology.
💉 I’m also a qualified phlebotomist, which means I can:
– Take your blood safely and quickly
– Run a full thyroid and autoimmune panel
– Test liver, iron, B12, vitamin D, and insulin markers
– Review the results with you in a clear, human way
– Explain what’s working, what’s not, and why
– Build a tailored diet + herbal programme around your body’s actual needs
If you’re dealing with:
💛 Hashimoto’s or suspected autoimmune thyroid
💛 Fatigue that won’t shift
💛 Irregular cycles or TTC
💛 Bloating, sluggish digestion, food reactions
💛 Cold hands/feet, brain fog, hair shedding
💛 Feeling “inflamed” or hormonally off
…then running proper bloods + a personalised herbal plan is genuinely life-changing.
As a medical herbalist, I create bespoke formulas to support:
🌱 Thyroid regulation
🌱 Autoimmune calming
🌱 Liver support
🌱 Energy + hormone balance
🌱 Gut repair
🌱 Fertility optimisation
🌱 Stress + nervous system resilience
✨ Combined with nutrition tailored for thyroid and fertility (yes, even ketogenic or low-carb plans if that suits your body), you can feel like you again.
If this sounds like something you need, message me to book your blood draw + personalised herbal and nutrition consultation.
Your body is speaking—let’s listen properly. 💛🌿
hello@buddsherbalmedicine.com
Tel:02393078564
www.buddsherbalmedicine.com

Available in store Budd's Herbal Apothecary
20/11/2025

Available in store Budd's Herbal Apothecary

My passion for herbal remedies started young. I remember as a small child making potions from flowers in the garden. Mak...
18/11/2025

My passion for herbal remedies started young.
I remember as a small child making potions from flowers in the garden. Making perfume from fresh rose petals was a favourite.
As a young teenager I loved making my own creams balms and reading everything I could on herbal medicines and herbal medicine making. I still do.
While doing my A levels my tutor found a degree program in herbal Medicine at Middlesex University. From that moment on I knew that herbal medicine was my calling. I Spent 4 years at university qualifying with a BSC honours in Herbal medicine. I qualified back in 2006. I have been in constant full time practice ever since. Seeing many hundreds of patients during this time.
It is truly an honour and a privilege to be a herbalist.
To be a part of my patients healing journey, to see the improvements and changes in my patients is wonderful. I do not advertise so all of my patients come from word of mouth referrals. I usually see whole family’s eventually. I love what I do. It really is the best vocation in the world.
I opened Budd’s Herbal Apothecary in 2012 and it has gone from strength to strength. I offer private consultations in our consulting area, and the apothecary sells dried herbs and herbal extracts, vitamins, essential oils and natural cosmetics over the counter.
I now offer consultations via video and telephone so I am able to consult with patients all over the world.

I am also expanding into Gosport High street with a new student clinic and apothecary.
We will be offering reduced rate consultations which will be taken by herbal Medicine students with a qualified medical herbalist overseeing the care.
If you are interested in booking an appointment for the student clinic please call or email your interest.
www.buddsherbalmedicine.com
hello@buddsherbalmedicine.com
consultations@buddsherbalmedicine.com
Tel:02393078564

🚨 TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM IS BEING REMOVED FROM UK SHELVES — AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT. 🍄This isn’t happening because tu...
14/11/2025

🚨 TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM IS BEING REMOVED FROM UK SHELVES — AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT. 🍄

This isn’t happening because turkey tail is unsafe.

It’s happening because of red tape, outdated rules, and a system that favours big companies over natural products.
Turkey tail has:
✔ Centuries of traditional use
✔ A strong safety record
✔ Modern research supporting its benefits
✔ A medically used extract (PSK) in Japan
Yet small UK brands are being forced to remove it — simply because they can’t afford the massive cost of getting approval for a natural product that cannot be patented.
This is how we lose access to safe, traditional remedies.
Not through evidence of harm…
but through bureaucracy.
🌿 If you believe the public deserves access to natural health products, now is the time to speak up.
👉 Share this post
👉 Educate others
👉 Tag your favourite supplement brands
👉 Contact your MP
👉 Support companies fighting to keep natural products available
📣 Your voice matters.
When the community gets loud, regulators listen.
Let’s protect our right to natural health — together. 💚

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