Monday 21st January

Our beautiful friend and medical herbalist Christine Haughton will be visiting us on

 Monday 21st January 10.30-3.30

 If you would like to have a consultation with Christine please call to book a place.Places are limited so book early. 

Christine will be available to prescribe you with herbal remedies we are no longer able sell in the shop.

Hope to see you x Bear LoVE ..xx

http://www.purplesage.org.uk/

 

                       

                        Lovely Lavender

                                 lavendula officinalis

Fragrant lavender is abundant at the moment, a much loved traditional garden herb.

lavender water is one of the earliest perfumes, Romans were using lavender to perfume their baths- hense its name lavendula, which comes from lavare 'to wash'.

During the middle ages Lavender was popular as a strewing herb to perfume and sanitise the floors of houses and churches,and hung in linen cupboards to scent and protect clothes from moths.

 Lavender makes a wonderful relaxing remedy for the mind and body. Used externally the essential oil calms anxiety and nervousness and relieves stress related symptoms such as muscle tension, period pains (a must !)  headaches, migraines palpitations and insomnia. It lifts the spirit and dispels depression and restores strengh to those who are feeling a little run down.

Taken internally ( lavender tea) it releases spasm, and colic and relieves wind nausea and indigestion as well as stress related stomach and bowel problems. Taken hot lavender tea relieves fevers and has a detoxifying effect, increasing elimination of toxins through the skin.

 NB avoid in early pregnancy,but great in later stages and lovely in the bath (in a little milk) after birth

                       

Lavender products available from The Bear:

Dried lavender £2.00 30gm bag          
 
french lavender soaps from £1.29Lavender essential oil..£3.25 10ml £9.95 50ml  Lavender bags..  from£4.95                Lavender water..£3.95 100mls

wide range of quality essential oils

            Come and visit our beautiful shop    

 @ 29 Rochdale Rd Todmorden, opp the library 01706813737

Bear Love x

Fabulous Remedy of the week

                                                   

                                                   Marigold 

                                      Calendula Officinalis

                                       

             The bright and cheerful marigold is a popular garden flower and is abundant at the moment  lots growing in the incredible edible beds, go and have a look... these pictures of marigolds are taken from my lovely little Todmorden garden. 

The Romans used marigolds to bring down fevers and applied the flowers to warts. In medieval times they remedied intestinal problems, liver complaints and insect bites. 

Gerald and Culpeper  recommended them to comfort the heart and lift the spirits, for inflammation of the eyes and 'trembling of the heart' .

Marigolds are astringent and antiseptic ,and taken internally are excellent for enhancing the immune system and treating a wide variety of infections, including flu and herpes viruses, fungal infections such as candida and pelvic and bowel infections. In the digestive system Marigolds relieve irritation, inflammation and diarrhoea, they enhance digestion,and absorption as well as liver function.

Externally,Marigolds are famous as a first aid remedy for cuts and grazes, sores and ulcers, burns and cold sores, to staunch bleeding, reduce infection and speed healing... wow! what an incredible flower..not only a must for every medicine cabinet, but sooo incredibly beautiful too.....

Available from The Bear:

Dried Marigold flowers..1.50 per bag
Organic calendula cream.. 6.50

happy days the Bears

Remedies and Products of the month - Hayfever

It's getting lighter and brighter, and we are all getting a bit smilier :)
But for some of you are suffering with the onset of hayfever, maybe you could do with a little help to get that smile brighter.

Here are a few things that could get you back to "normal" again, without having to resort to drowsy antihistamines that could potentially damage your liver.

Natural remedies for that cheeky hayfever

Pukka's Peppermint and Pippali Capsules - for seasonal allergic rhinitis and hayfever with sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and wheezing. The warming spices helps to dry mucus secretions and stop sneezing and itching.

Vitamin C - a natural antihistamine and a great support for your immune system at the same time!
Delicious high vitamin C foods - bell peppers, strawberries, kiwi, kale, cabbage and oranges.

Herbs -Elderflower, ribwort and eyebright are anti-catarrhal and reduce your sensitivity to allergens, as do chamomile, nettles, and echinacea.

Reduce or cut out dairy products.

Eat local honey.

Essential Oils

Eucalyptus, Niaouli or Tea Tree oil on a handkerchief and use it when an attack occurs.

Pop in a have a chat with our lovely staff if you need any advice about your hayfever woes and any other ailment, 
 

The Bear X