ABOUT

I am a qualified Naturopathic Herbalist, but came to Herbs in my maturity having been in the travel business arranging tailor-made safaris to Africa for 20+ years.   Walking in the African bush gave me my initial interest in herbal medicine.   I was then a florist, helping to create wonderful weddings and parties with beautiful flowers and greenery from the hedge rows which increased my love and interest in plants.  Putting the two together came up with herbal medicine!

I am a very amateur gardener and was staggered, once I started herbal medicine, how many of the plants I put into the garden had medicinal value.    I now try and grow as many herbs as possible as I think it is important that I know the plant!    

 

Why Pack a Punch Herbs... because they do!   They can be very powerful,  for example hot herbs like cayenne, garlic, ginger and Angelica arcangelica  are particularly good if you have a cold constitution.   Nutritive herbs like nettle or burdock are packed full of vitamins and minerals that the body needs.    Demulcent, cooling herbs like meadowsweet and marshmallow protect and heal mucous membranes.   Berberis and dandelion root are powerful liver cleansers...   the list goes on! 

 

All the photos in the website are taken of herbs in my garden or surrounding area.