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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Varsha Soneji, Honeypot Lane, Middlesex (2026)

13/09/2026

🌸 Making Menopause Matter 🌸

You’ve looked after your family, now it’s time to look after yourself.

Perimenopause and menopause can bring so many questions but understanding what’s happening to your body is the first step towards making informed choices about your health and wellbeing.

Join us for an afternoon of expert talks, practical information, wellbeing therapies, health & wellbeing stalls and an expert panel Q&A.

💜 Knowledge. Support. Choice.

🎟️ Early Bird Offer: Use code MMM-Herbal for 50% off the Early Bird ticket price - pay just £10.50!

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
⏰ 12pm–5pm
📍 Harrow District Masonic Centre, Northwick Circle, Harrow HA3 0EL

👉 Your first step to understanding perimenopause & menopause:
BOOK YOUR PLACE — bit.ly/MENOPAUSE2026

Spaces are limited — book early and save! 💜

01/09/2026

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL… AND HERE COME THE GERMS! 🦠🍂

Back to school in a few days?

Are you already thinking about the endless coughs, colds and bugs that seem to make their way around classrooms every autumn and winter? 😩

And let’s be honest… when your child is unwell, it doesn’t just affect them.

❌ Missed school
❌ Missed lessons and activities
❌ Disrupted routines
❌ Work and childcare to rearrange
❌ Tired, miserable little ones (and exhausted parents!)

While we can’t put our children in a germ-proof bubble 🫧, we can support their overall health and wellbeing with good nutrition, plenty of sleep, hydration, fresh air, hand hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.

🌿 MY BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNE MIX

Created for children aged 5–18, my herbal blend brings together traditional herbs commonly used to support the body during the colder months:

🌱 Echinacea – traditionally used to support immune function
🫐 Elderberry – rich in naturally occurring plant compounds and traditionally used during seasonal illness
🌿 Mullein – traditionally used to soothe the respiratory system
🌿 Thyme – traditionally valued for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
🌿 Licorice – traditionally used to soothe the throat and respiratory tract
🫚 Ginger – traditionally used for its warming and soothing properties

Together, these herbs make a lovely addition to a back-to-school wellness routine as we head into autumn and winter. 🍁

But remember: herbs aren’t a magic shield against every bug. Children will still catch coughs and colds and that’s a normal part of growing up and developing immunity.

The goal is to support their health, not promise they’ll never get sick. ❤️

✨ Think of immune support as one piece of the bigger picture:

🥦 Nourishing, varied foods
💧 Plenty of fluids
😴 Good-quality sleep
🏃‍♀️ Regular movement & outdoor time
🧼 Good hand hygiene
🌿 Thoughtful, age-appropriate herbal support

Because keeping our children healthy isn’t about avoiding every germ…

It’s about giving their bodies the best possible foundations to thrive. 💚

📚 Here’s to a happy, healthy school year with fewer days stuck on the sofa and more days learning, playing and making memories!

Would you like to know more about my Back-to-School Immune Mix? 🌿👇

You deserve to feel better
Vanaspati Herbal Medicine
www.vanaspati.co.uk
WhatsApp 07730 979 400

Please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before giving herbal products to children, particularly if they take medication or have an underlying health condition. Always use age-appropriate products and follow the recommended dosage. I’m here to advise if you’re not sure.

24/08/2026

If You Know Someone Going Through Perimenopause or Menopause… 💜

Don’t just scroll past - help someone you care about.

Perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging transition, and the right support, understanding and information can make a real difference.

Here are 5 easy ways you can help:

1. 📲 Share this post with someone who may benefit from it.

2. 💾 Save this poster to your phone and WhatsApp it to a friend, sister, partner, colleague or loved one.

3. 📱 Sitting next to someone who needs this? Ask them to scan the QR code and grab an Early Bird ticket.

4. 💜 Really care about them? Use the booking link below and treat them to a ticket.

5. 🥰 Really love them? Book TWO tickets and come along together! Learn more about menopause, understand what they may be experiencing, and discover how you can support them through this important transition.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS:

MENOPAUSE 2026 – https://bit.ly/MENOPAUSE2026

One ticket could help someone feel more informed.

Two tickets could help someone feel less alone.

Let’s make menopause a conversation we have together. 💜

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24/08/2026

🌸 WOMEN ONLY – MONTHLY SURGERY CALL 🌸

Do you have questions about your health, hormones, fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause? Or concerns about your baby’s, toddler’s or child’s health?

Join me for my next Online Monthly Surgery Call, a warm and supportive space where you can ask questions, learn from others, and discover natural ways to support your health and wellbeing.

✨ We’ll explore how Herbal Medicine, nutrition, diet, supplements and lifestyle changes may help with a wide range of health concerns.

How to join:
📲 WhatsApp your questions to 07730 979 400
🔗 Receive your Zoom link
📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕗 8:00 pm

You can ask a question live or simply listen and learn from the experiences and questions of other women.

19/07/2026

🌸 WOMEN ONLY – MONTHLY SURGERY CALL 🌸

Do you have questions about your health, hormones, fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause? Or concerns about your baby’s, toddler’s or child’s health?

Join me for my next Online Monthly Surgery Call, a warm and supportive space where you can ask questions, learn from others, and discover natural ways to support your health and wellbeing.

✨ We’ll explore how Herbal Medicine, nutrition, diet, supplements and lifestyle changes may help with a wide range of health concerns.

How to join:
📲 WhatsApp your questions to 07730 979 400
🔗 Receive your Zoom link
📅 Thursday 20 August 2026
🕗 8:00 pm

You can ask a question live or simply listen and learn from the experiences and questions of other women.

💚 No question is too small, too personal or too complicated.

Sometimes the question you ask may be exactly what another woman needs to hear.

Come with your questions. Leave feeling informed, empowered and supported.

You deserve to feel your best.

🌿 Varsha Soneji
Herbalista Officinalis
Vanaspati Herbal Medicine

🌐 www.vanaspati.co.uk

28/06/2026

🌿 Early Bird Tickets Now Available! 🌿

Step away from the hustle and bustle and spend a relaxing summer morning surrounded by the beauty of Eastcote House Gardens.

Join qualified Medical Herbalist Varsha Soneji for The Annual Herb Walk, a guided walk through the historic walled garden, where you’ll discover fascinating medicinal and culinary herbs, learn their traditional uses, and gain a deeper appreciation of the plants growing all around us.

✨ A wonderful opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the company of fellow plant lovers.

📅 Saturday 1 August 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Eastcote House Gardens

🎟️ Early Bird tickets are now available – book now to secure your place.

Whether you’re interested in herbal medicine, gardening, natural health, or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, this promises to be a lovely and inspiring morning.

👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/HerbWalkAug2026

🌿 You deserve to feel better
Vanaspati Herbal Medicine

27/06/2026

Could your symptoms be linked to poor microcirculation?

Professor Kerry Bone, one of the world’s leading herbalists, describes microcirculation as the “final common pathway” that delivers oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. When these tiny blood vessels aren’t functioning well, tissues don’t receive the nourishment they need to thrive.

Poor microcirculation may contribute to:
🍃 Cold hands and feet
🍃 Fatigue and reduced energy
🍃 Brain fog
🍃 Slow wound healing
🍃 Reduced tissue repair

As part of his evidence-informed protocol, Kerry Bone recommends supporting microcirculation through both nutrition and herbal medicine.

His “Top 5” foods include:
🫐 Berries
🥬 Beetroot
🧄 Garlic
🍫 Dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa)
🍵 Green tea

These foods are rich in nitrates and polyphenols that help support healthy endothelial function and nitric oxide production—key factors for healthy blood flow.

He also highlights herbs such as Ginkgo biloba, Gotu kola, Hawthorn, and Grape seed, which may help support capillary health, circulation, and vascular integrity when prescribed appropriately.

Every person is unique, and herbal medicine works best when treatment is tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

If you’d like to explore how herbal medicine and nutrition can support your circulation and overall health, I’d love to help.

📍 Book your consultation with Vanaspati Herbal Medicine
🌿 Personalised, evidence-informed herbal care.
🌐 www.vanaspati.co.uk

You deserve to feel better.

21/06/2026

☀️ Summer Solstice • Light • Growth • Renewal

The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year – a time of abundance, vitality and expansion. It reminds us to reconnect with nature, nourish our energy and embrace the season with balance and intention.

In Herbal Medicine, summer invites us to support the body through warmth and activity, calm the mind, and cultivate wellbeing in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

🌿 Herbal support for summer may help:
✨ Maintain energy and vitality
✨ Support restful sleep and emotional balance
✨ Aid healthy digestion
✨ Keep the body cool and nourished
✨ Help you thrive through busy, uplifting days

Let this be a season of reconnecting with your vitality, your purpose and yourself.

Vanaspati Herbal Medicine
💚 You deserve to feel better
🌐 www.vanaspati.co.uk

📲 Ready to support your health naturally this summer?
Message me on WhatsApp: 07730 979 400

20/06/2026

🌿 Herbal Medicine for Menopause Support 🌿

Menopause is a natural transition, but symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances and brain fog can have a significant impact on daily life.

Many women are now seeking personalised, natural support, either alongside or instead of HRT. Herbs including sage, black cohosh, red clover and evening primrose have traditionally been used to support women through menopause, with research showing promising results. One Swiss study, for example, found that daily fresh sage leaf reduced hot flushes by around 50%.

The key to safe and effective herbal treatment is not self-prescribing, but working with a qualified Medical Herbalist. A degree-trained practitioner can assess your individual symptoms, medical history, medications and health goals before creating a bespoke herbal formulation tailored specifically to your needs.

As a member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), Varsha Soneji combines traditional herbal wisdom with modern scientific understanding to provide evidence-based, personalised menopause support.

Every woman experiences menopause differently. Your herbal medicine should be just as individual as you are.

🌱 To learn more about personalised herbal support for menopause, get in touch with Varsha Soneji at Vanaspati Herbal Medicine.

WhatsApp: 07730 979 400

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06/06/2026

Carica papaya (pawpaw) leaf has attracted growing clinical interest as a potential support for thrombocytopenia, including chemotherapy-induced platelet suppression. Its main traditional use in this context was with dengue fever, where it has helped restore depressed platelet counts.

Experimental studies suggest pawpaw leaf may increase the activity of pathways involving ALOX-12 and the platelet activating factor receptor, both involved in megakaryocyte maturation and platelet formation. Other studies suggest it can increase CD110 receptor expression on megakaryocytes, potentially making these bone marrow cells more responsive to thrombopoietin, the body’s main platelet-regulating hormone. In simple terms, papaya leaf may help the bone marrow respond more effectively to natural regenerative signals rather than directly forcing platelet production.

Now a 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of pawpaw leaf extract (PLE) for chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) found a large effect in human studies, but the evidence is still preliminary and heterogeneous. The meta-analysis included only four clinical trials (n=410), finding an overall Hedges’ g of 2.20, p

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