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Linden (or Limeflower, Tilia sp.) is a common tree planted around many cities. It's the one that makes cars sticky with the dripping nectar from their flowers, and when in full bloom the rich honey scent will attract every bee from miles around to drunkenly sip from its cups. Linden tree was once one of the most common native trees in the ancient forests of Britain and the bark makes a useful rope once used in shipmaking. It is a great tree to know for bushcraft for its twine and edible leaves(best in early spring when tender and succulent). Because it is a tree, it is almost impossible to over-harvest the blossoms and so makes a nice, abundant, sustainable edible & medicinal for you to stock up on for the rest of the year. Uses Linden is a relaxer. It also very tasty. Strong infusions of the blossom make a lovely drink and is used by herbalists for those suffering from stress, particularly if associated with insomnia or heart palpitations, and Maude Grieve in her 193

Many proponents of herbal medicine suggest using herbs to enhance the health of your liver, an organ responsible for clearing toxins from your body. Indeed, some research shows that certain herbs may help fight liver disorders like cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or infections like hepatitis B and hepatitis C (viruses known to cause inflammation in the liver).  Here's a look at several herbs that show promise as a natural means of boosting liver health. Milk Thistle  Analyzing five clinical trials (with a total of 602 cirrhosis patients), researchers determined that treatment with milk thistle could lead to a significant reduction in liver-related mortality. In a research review published in 2005, scientists looked at several clinical trials testing the use of milk thistle in the treatment of hepatitis C and hepatitis B.3 Although the review's authors found no evidence that milk thistle can help clear any type of hepatitis virus from the body, some research sug

FEELING DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS OR STRESSED? TRY MOOD-BOOSTING AROMATHERAPY WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DOWN. 1 in 4 have mental health issues In 2002, researchers reported in the Japanese Journal of Pharmacology that the simple act of inhaling Patchouli oil reduced anxiety by 40%1. Considering that even before the pandemic 1 in 4 people in the UK experienced some type of mental health problem in 20174, aromatherapy begs to be at the forefront of our wellbeing arsenal. With the UK standing below average for mental wellbeing, ranking 20th of 27 countries in the EU in 20123, and the number of antidepressants dispensed in England more than doubling in the last decade4, it would be wise to investigate alternative strategies. We need healthy, non-pharmaceutical options to help us cope with daily stress, anxiety, depression and problems sleeping. Incorporating aromatherapy into basic daily rituals, like moisturizing  or wearing deodorant , is so easy and may also be an effective alternative.