Cardiff Herbals

12/06/2026

Have you been wondering what the first step into the world of medical herbalism looks like? Our Foundation Course provides a supportive and structured place to begin.

12 online units. Key topics include:

• The history, scope and philosophy of plant-based medicine
• Plant science – learn about plant classification, plant anatomy, and the basic pharmacology of major plant families
• Materia medica – covering 15 key medicinal plants that are central to herbal practice
• An introduction to anatomy and physiology
• An introduction to pathophysiology, providing an understanding of how the body becomes unwell
• An introduction to nutrition
• An in-depth exploration of commonly seen conditions in herbal practice, and how patients can be supported through herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle

Our expert herbal practitioners and tutors will guide you in your learning.

• Monthly live webinars provide a dynamic environment for developing your knowledge
• Online lessons include a mixture of videos and supporting documents
• Interactive forum – our expert tutors will answer your questions and support your growing knowledge

Stepping stone to the Professional Course – Foundation Course graduates may apply for entry to the Professional Course.

To enroll please visit:

https://heartwoodeducation.net/courses/fc-course-prospectus.html
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12/06/2026

The Spring edition of our Power of Plants magazine is out now! 🌸 📖

This edition includes:
🌿The Sustainability of Pau d'arco by Ann Armrecht
🌿Forest Bathing by Janine Gerhardt
🌿Blossoming Tree Communication by Christina Stapley
🌿The Medicine Tree Women by Anne Stobart
🌿Clinic tour with Cath Couzens

PoP Magazine gives you a quarterly dose of articles, opinion, research and updates, showcasing all of the amazing ways that plants, practitioners and people interact. 🪴 😀

Full Members of the Institute receive a free copy of our magazine.
Not a member? You can buy an issue, or subscribe, on our website (link in bio)

Happy herbal reading!

12/06/2026

19/03/2026

🌿 Which 3 did you see first? Tell us 👇
🥁 The big day is here…

Some of you might be thinking “thank goodness I have this in my apothecary already!” While others might think “where would I get my hands on that?!”��Well, we have some incredible news 🎉��If you’re looking to weave more herbs into your home apothecary without worrying about how or where to buy them, then this is for you… The Herbal Gardening Course officially opens TODAY with all of the information you need to create (or expand!) the apothecary garden of your dreams.

Inside this in-depth course, you’ll learn how to plan, plant, tend, and harvest an herb garden that works for your space, your climate, and your goals, whether you’re growing in raised beds, containers, or a small backyard plot.

�From soil health and seed starting to harvesting and drying your herbs, this only and self-paced course guides you through every step of the journey so you can grow a thriving home apothecary.

🎁 BONUS: early enrollers will get special SALE pricing and an Early Bird ~gift~ with purchase! But hurry, these special offers end in a few days 🏃‍♀️

Ready to start digging in? 🪱Click the link below for more

https://theherbalacademy.com/product/the-herbal-gardening-course/

Tell us, which plants are you starting this year? Sharing your plans helps inspire others to make the world a greener, more herb-friendly place.

19/03/2026

✨ MONTHLY HERBAL SERIES ✨
March: A cooling, cleansing climber
aka Cleavers, goosegrass, sticky willie, sticky w**d (Galium aparine)

This long-legged ‘sticky’ plant is not sticky; rather, it is covered in tiny hooked hairs that help it clamber over hedges to reach the light. Although a source of frustration for gardeners, it has long been treasured by dairy farmers and herbalists alike.

Have you heard the folk saying that states ‘if you drink cleavers for nine weeks, you will be so beautiful everyone will fall in love with you’? This is because cleavers has a lymphatic action, which supports the body’s immune defense system with an action on cleaning and clearing the body’s tissues from waste products and infection. It is also high in nutrients such as silica, which is useful for maintaining skin health.

Herbalists use these actions for improving skin conditions such as acne and eczema, which is what the folk saying refers to: who wouldn’t love a glowing skin? ✨

🐮What about those dairy farmers? A thick, tangled ball of cleavers was once used as a milk strainer, the hooks effectively sieved out any impurities leaving the milk cow hair and straw-free.

To consult a herbalist about the conditions discussed, please use 'Find a Herbalist' https://nimh.org.uk/find-a-herbalist/ to locate one near you.

30/08/2024

Rialto bridge! Xx

30/08/2024

Beautiful Venice! Can hardly believe I’m here

26/08/2024

At the allotment this morning and a very kind friend Keith William Ball has fixed my shed roof and painted and tidied the whole shed!!!

11/08/2024

Amazing clearance of by allotment by Keith William Ball it’s starting to look so good!

22/07/2024

Relax reset and refresh !
On Sunday July 28th at 7pm breath work and Gong event!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monthly-breathwork-and-gong-in-primrose-hill-tickets-920097033997?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios