NEWS
11 August 2026
New Article at zenmaitri.com:
Beyond Ibuprofen: The Best Herbal Remedies for sports enthusiasts, gardeners and athletes seeking Muscle Recovery and Joint Health this summer
It's the summer, and many of us become increasingly active...which for some of us can mean aches and pains and injuries.
Learn how enjoy your increased outdoor time while looking after yourself using herbal medicine to help you soothe achy muscles and joint, improving your recovery.
Click HERE for the article.
25 July 2026
New Blog Series at zenmaitri.com:
A Herbalist's Guide to Easing Daily Stress Without Burning Out
I am starting a blog series in collaboration with Zen Maitri, a wonderful herbalist located in London. Please visit regularly for articles talking about various aspects of herbal medicine and health management. There will be 2 blogs per month.
The first instalment is about stress, where I discuss the causes from stress, including a little bit of biology, and how to help you cope with living in what is becoming an increasingly frenetic world.
Click HERE for the article.
17 May 2026
Local Abundance
Food and Health Festival
I will be giving a talk as well as showcasing some of my herbal remedies at the Local Abundance Food and Health Festival at North Merchiston Club on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Come along to have a wee chat with me, taste some teas and try out some skin remedies!
There are also other amazing organic and/or regenerative food producers and alternative healthcare providers - so well worth checking it out!
Tickets are free - you just turn up on the day.
1 February 2026
Nature's Medicine Box
As of February 2026, Rose and Yarrow will be featuring a regular column at the Currie and Balerno News! The column is called Nature's Medicine Box, and will feature a seasonal herb every month (for example Chickweed in February) that you can forage, with a little bit about what it is and what it can do. There will be corresponding recipes in my Foraging Recipes page on the Articles/Recipes section this website. Please visit C&B News to see my latest column!