1: Mix all herbs together in a bowl (not plastic)

2: Boil a full kettle of water then leave to cool for 5 minutes so not to scorch the herbs

3: Pour water onto herbs and leave to infuse for at least 20minutes

4: Strain herbs from liquid using a sieve or a cheese cloth so water is nice and clear

5: Use in a variety of ways e.g. add to your bath water, pour over sanitary pads and freeze (wrap each sanitary pad in tin foil to prevent them freezing together in a clump) or decant into peri bottle and apply topically as required.

Remember when making herbal remedies if fresh herbs are available use those as opposed to dried as they are generally more potent. Dried are fine but as they';re available in shops people often mistake them as being ';better'; , when it';s simply a convience thing

You dry herbs so you can use them regardless of the season. If foraging in urban areas make sure you know whether the park sprays pesticides or not first. And always pick from the centre and as high up as possible to avoid the dog, wee zone!

*This recipe was adapted from a recipe seen on www.wellnessmama.com a great portal

for herbal treats for mothers and children

Photo source: Made In Hackney