The Power of the Midday Nap
Why does a midday nap unlock creativity and calm the nervous system? A Medical Herbalist explores the TCM wisdom and science behind giving yourself permission to rest.
Our Bodies, Our Stories
A Toltec-inspired ritual for releasing body shame and reclaiming self-love, drawn from 30 years of lessons learned on the massage table in Margate, Kent.
Sitting at the Edge of the Earth: Mid-Summer, the North Sea, and the Art of Deep Reflection
A Toltec-inspired Mirror Work practice for mid-summer reflection: quieten the inner critic, release old programs, and dream a kinder reality into being.
Finding Your Cool in the Midst of the Fire
Think a warming spice is wrong for summer? Think again. Medical herbalist Sorrell Robbins reveals why cinnamon cacao is nature's secret summer cooling ritual.
The Breath of Spring: Navigating Hayfever Season Naturally
Discover natural hayfever remedies to soothe seasonal allergies. A clinical herbalist’s guide to using plant medicine and diet for spring relief.
What Happens When You Consult a Medical Herbalist?
Herbal medicine is not guesswork. It’s pharmacology, physiology, and decades of clinical experience.
In this article, I share what actually happens in a medical herbal consultation — and why personalised prescribing makes all the difference.
The Herbalist’s Way: Knowledge, Craft & Practice
Herbalism is learned slowly, through making, observing, and returning to the same plants again and again. This blog explores what it means to walk the herbalist’s way — a path shaped by practice, patience, and relationship rather than quick results.
A Letter for the Last Night of the Year
New Year’s Eve is a threshold — a liminal moment between what has been and what is yet to come. This heartfelt letter is an invitation to make 2026 the year you choose yourself, walk the path of the heart, and remember who you were always meant to be.
The Magic of Medicinal Mushrooms
Discover the ancient wisdom and modern science of five powerful mushroom medicines — Reishi, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Maitake — and how to work with them safely for strength, calm, and everyday vitality.
🌙 Ritual Herbal Moon Baths
Sync with the lunar tides. Three ritual bath recipes (Full Moon release, New Moon dreaming, and an all-phase Goddess Glow), plus invocations, flowers & crystals, and a mythic layer to bathe body and spirit.
Herbs to Heal Our Hearts
Discover herbal and culinary plant allies for grief and heartache — rose, lemon balm, chamomile, borage and cacao. From Sorrell Robbins.
Healing the Sacred Feminine
The Sacred Feminine is Rising
How plants, sound, and ceremony help us reclaim power, softness, and soul.
The Dream Alchemist: Blue Lotus
The Dream Alchemist: Blue Lotus
Discover the sacred gifts of Blue Lotus — a plant spirit of deep sleep, sensual presence, and mystical insight.
Orange – Citrus aurantium: A Botanical and Spiritual Monograph
🍊 Discover the Magic of Orange – Citrus aurantium
More than just a fruit, Orange is a luminous healer — soothing the nerves, uplifting the spirit, and weaving joy into every drop.
Adaptogens and Ceremony: Allies for Stress, Burnout and Hormonal Balance
Feeling the weight of burnout, overwhelm, or anxiety? You’re not alone. As a Medical Herbalist with over 30 years’ experience, I’ve seen how modern stress affects not just the body, but our whole being. In my latest blog, I introduce adaptogens—herbs that help us meet life’s challenges with resilience—and share simple, soulful ways to weave them into your daily rituals. A gentle invitation to rebalance, rest, and renew. 🌿✨
🌿 Elder — Spirit of Thresholds, Cleanser of Shadows, Guardian of Light
As the wheel of the year turns toward high summer, the spirit of Elder (Sambucus nigra) calls to us — wise, wild, and cloaked in mystery. In our latest blog post, we dive deep into the folklore, herbal medicine, and spiritual essence of this sacred tree. Once known as the “Elder Mother,” she’s long been honoured as a powerful plant ally of protection, death and rebirth, healing, and magical transformation.
Herbal Comfort for Summer Allergies
Summer's here, but so are the sniffles! Are itchy eyes, a runny nose, and that fuzzy head feeling putting a damper on your sunny days? Our latest blog explores natural herbal allies that can help you find relief from hayfever, sinusitis, and rhinitis. Discover nature's comfort – read more here!
Let the Plants be your Teachers - a Guide to working with Plant Spirit Medicine
Did you know you're already a plant spirit medicine person? Uncover the profound connection we share with the plant kingdom and five simple ways to listen to their wisdom for healing and guidance.
Natural Herbal Support for Your Nervous System
Expore how various factors from temporary illnesses like the flu to the lingering effects of trauma, can throw our nervous system out of sync. But the good news is that nature offers a wealth of support! We explore the world of herbal remedies, highlighting how specific plants can act as allies in restoring balance and promoting emotional well-being.
Cleanse & Empower: Red Clover for Inner Strength and Finding Your Voice
More than just a pretty wildflower, Red Clover offers powerful healing properties for both body and spirit. Explore its traditional uses, understand its constituents, and learn how it can support your journey to wellness.