The Herbal Path

07/03/2026

💐 Mother’s Day Giveaway 💐

To celebrate Mother’s Day, I’m giving one special mum the chance to win a free reflexology treatment because every mother deserves time to rest, restore, and feel cared for.🌸

Do you know a mum who truly deserves it?

To enter:
✨Like the Foot Zone Reflexology page
✨Share this post
✨Comment below and tag your nomination (you can nominate someone even if they’re not on Facebook)

Let’s celebrate the incredible mothers who give so much every day.👣

🌿Winner will be announced on March 15th.🌿
Brenda x

06/03/2026

There's a lot to be said for simple.

A simple nourishing lip balm with miminal ingredients (4) and no added flavours or scent.

This calendula lip balm is loved by many due to its long-lasting factor and the fact it comes in a handy recyclable ♻️ cardboard tube.

The Calendula is homegrown here in our garden and solar infused in sweet almond oil for 6 to 8 weeks for best medicinal benefit.

I definitely recommend trying it, your lips will thank you 🌼☀️💛

06/03/2026

Infusing Comfrey in Olive Oil this morning.
Comfrey - often called knitbone - has been used in traditional herbalism for centuries. When infused into olive oil, it creates a deeply nourishing herbal oil that I use to make my salves.
Comfrey contains allantoin, a compound known for supporting skin repair and tissue regeneration, making it one of my favourite herbs for soothing injuries, tired muscles, bruises, and dry or damaged skin.
I infuse my comfrey for 6 weeks or so in a dark cupboard until the oil turns an almost black colour!
One of my most loved salves.

05/03/2026

🌿 Chickweed Balm for Psoriasis, Eczema - Prone Skin🌿

Looking for gentle, natural support for psoriasis & eczema type skin? Our handcrafted Chickweed Balm is made with with only 3 ingredients - simply Chickweed plant extract, olive oil and local beeswax.

Chickweed has long been used in herbal skincare to help cool, calm, and comfort dry, itchy, and irritated skin. This skin soothing balm is designed to support sensitive skin and help keep it moisturised and protected.

•Handmade in small batches
•Herbal-infused oils for gentle skin support
•Ideal for dry, itchy, or psoriasis-prone skin

Give your skin some plant-powered care. 🌱

Available now:
www.theherbalpath.ie

Chickweed balm soothes and heals dry, red, scaly patches of inflamed skin. Works especially well on psoriasis, eczema and contact dermatitis.

01/03/2026

Thinking of ideas for Mother's Day? I have a few gift sets online, including this mini self care set with herbal foot balm & lip balm 🌼

Homegrown herbs infused in the foot balm include yarrow, chamomile, calendula, lavender & peppermint - to nuture and provide soothing relief to the feet, and a simple calendula lip balm to nourish & protect lips.

As a mum to 2 little girls, anything self care is always a lovely gift, to take a few mins to relax and do something nice for ourselves.
Just to take that time....💛

22/02/2026

15% off sale on both Comfrey & Herbal Comfort salve, aka the pain salve, while I make space for new stock.

Enjoy the benefits of herbal healing with magical comfrey as the base of both salves.

No code needed - will run the discount for the week 💛

Have a lovely Sunday 🌼🌿

20/02/2026

Skin Relief Bundle🌼🌿

Your 2 most favourite balms for skin healing & repair are now in a bundle online at a reduced price when bought together.

🌿Chickweed Balm to soothe, restore & repair.

🌼Calendula Balm to nourish, calm & protect.

Suitable for the whole family.

These are the most used balms here in our house with 2 small children!

With just 3 ingredients in each balm, whole plant goodness, and no added essential oils, these balms were created to suit the most sensitive skin.

Both work hard to heal & protect the skin from psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, easing red dry, itchy skin, bites, and stings.

From homegrown Calendula & Chickweed plants, sustainably grown in north Sligo.

Have you tried them yet? Im sure some of you have cursed at chickweed before! for appearing in places you don't want it! But remember what we need grows abundantly around us🥰

16/02/2026

Did we brrrr 🥶 our way through that weekend up here in the north west!
A new week, and we are halfway through this short month already!
As the early stirrings of spring begin, this is often when the body feels the echoes of winter most — in tired muscles, stiff joints, and lingering tension.
Our Herbal Comfort Salve was created to bring warmth and ease during these in-between seasonal moments.

This particular blend was created to:
🌿 Soothe tired muscles
🌿 Support joint comfort
🌿 Encourage circulation
🌿 Bring gentle warmth where it’s needed most

Offering herbal support while the body slowly moves from winter stillness toward spring renewal.
A small daily ritual of care, in tune with the season 🌱

06/02/2026

Finally, got some seasonal gift boxes back on the website with all your favourites 🌿
Suiting all budgets, each box with handpicked combinations to suit everyone.

Treat yourself or a gift to someone who deserves a bit of natural care and tlc💚
And also—try the new herbal foot balm. Rich, soothing, and made with lovely local seasonal herbs.

I had so many comments on the colours of my salves last weekend from visitors to my stall - the colours are so vibrant because I only use whole plant in the oil infusions. I dont add extras! And I only use a limited amount of essential oils in certain salves.

All the herbs used for my salves are from our own garden, and some are foraged locally.
I think this certainly enhances the potency and colour, as im not using mass-produced herbs or ones that have been dried and stored for years.
So you can be reassured what you buy is straight from my garden - I only make small batches at a time, so what you get is a salve that has been freshly made, retaining all the herbal benefits. As it should.

Have a lovely weekend 🌼🌼🌿

02/02/2026

Chickweed Balm stole the show over the weekend! Something told me to bring double Chickweed Balms than the others, which I did, and I came home with an empty box! 🌿
Good for me, but it's horrible to see so many suffering with skin issues.

If you haven't tried it, it's extremely soothing and beneficial for psoriasis, eczema, and contact dermatitis type skin. It really is a wonder balm with just 3 ingredients. You will notice the difference within one or 2 applications.

There's still 10% off online for the rest of today. Use the code: imbolc at checkout.

Thanks to all who visited, and stopped and chatted over the weekend. It was lovely to meet you all.

And a shout out to
Thanks so much for stopping by for the chat, and please give follow her as her work is incredible 💚

23/01/2026