NewMoon_botanicals

Qualified Medical Herbalist AMH based in Balanced Body Clinic and Nature Works London. Currently studying MSc Clinical Nutrition at Roehampton University

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Have you ever had that feeling in your gut about something and it did happen eventually? Call it intuition or special gift but not many people know that our gut is literally connected to our brain via endocrine, humoral, immune and nervous system network. Why is this important?

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We all heard about supplementing with vitamin C to prevent cold and flu but the science says about it? According to some studies the risk of getting cold was 50% lower in marathon runners but not general population.

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Mongolian Milkvetch (Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the most popular remedy in the East that has variety of function, it helps with detoxification, increases kidney function, has anti perspirant action, strengthens muscle and it is valued for anti aging properties.

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Autumn is one of my favourite seasons, even though I don't always like much cold weather it is refreshing to see beautiful colours of autumn leaves.

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My favourite tea for this season? Immunity tea with warming cinnamon, delicious elderberry that stimulates immune system and fights off winter bugs. Topped up with immune boosting Echinacea, Astragalus root and relaxing Tulsi.

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Green Chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) also known as the “king of bitters” has a long reputation as immune enhancing herb especially in Ayurvedic medicine where it is also applied various digestive disorders.

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Introducing this week my favourite flu and cold remedy Elderberry (Sambucus nigra).

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Echinacea is one of the most well know remedies that has direct effect on immune system.
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Tulsi (Occimum sanctum) is an adaptogen so it help our body to be resistant to stress and stressors. It has calming and uplifting effect and improves memory and cognition. Holy basil also fights with metabolic stress by normalising blood pressure.
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Herbal smudge sticks with raw amethyst crystal. Everyone has their own way to cleanse house either with incense or essential oil diffuser.

Smudge sticks avalable from https://t.co/SZHIT6LHtf

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🌹Burdock gently clear the skin via the lymphatic system
🌹Marigold is also known as best healing herb for various skin conditions like acne.
🌹Nettle leaf contains various minerals that is not only great fro glowing skin but also essential for healthy hair and nails.

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Green tea is one of my favourite teas especially when combined with other herbs like lemongrass.

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My clients always complain of not drinking enough water, particularly because they are too busy at work or because they don't like the taste.

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Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis) is one of the "must have" skin oils especially if your skin require moisture but don't want to look get that "greasy" look. Jojoba oils absorbs quickly into skin as it has very similar composition to our own skin sebum.

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Our handmade herbal smudge sticks with lavender, mugwort, yarrow and rose buds started to sell on our online etsy store

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Oatmeal is not only healthy breakfast option that prevents you from sugar drop but also it is fantastic for problematic skin.

Oatmeal is naturally rich in saponins, a natural cleanser that helps the skin remove oil and dirt.

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Blessed Litha/Summer solstice, one of my favourite festivals in the year celebrating the sun energy and life to its fullest. The flower and herbs are at their peak and the veil between words grows thinner.

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One of my favourite herbal tea blends with calming and relaxing linden blossoms, chamomile, melissa and nourishing Tulsi. Perfect after long day to unwind and relax, to calm your mind and re balance your body.

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8 weeks of mindful meditation increased the cortical thickness in the hippocampus (are responsible for learning and memory as well as emotional regulation) whilst it decreased the brain cell volume in the amygdala, which is responsible for fear, anxiety, and stress.

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I have low blood pressure so I do like use salt in my diet (probably the worst excuse ever 😀) but since I do use in my food why not add some herbs to it?
I have created Rosemary and garlic salt, very easy to do and its absolutely delicious (for those that loves these herbs 😀).