by Cath Couzens | 17 Sep, 2022 | Herbal Wisdom
Inula helenium or Elecampane is one of my favourite herbs, I grow it on the allotment, it grows to a good 1.5 metres high and towers over the other plants. Their sunny faces in the summer are a joy! At this time of year it’s more about the roots which can...
by Cath Couzens | 17 Sep, 2022 | Herbal Medicine Case Study
Althea officinalis or Marshmallow is a beautiful herb and one I immediately think of for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Marshmallow’s demulcent and emollient properties mean it can help to relieve IBS, sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, cystitis and...
by Cath Couzens | 7 May, 2020 | Herbal Wisdom
Having spent almost two decades with my PR hat on sharing other people’s stories, it only seemed right to share what inspired the name Woodside Apothecary! My new venture couldn’t really be called anything else after being inspired from a very early age by my Nana Ivy...
