Category: Herbs
Bronchitis, Hair Tonic, Warts and All
This time of year in northern Europe chest infections are a problem. For Romany/Gypsy folk it was a very big problem due to the damp living conditions. The horse drawn Vardo (Wagon) had very limited room inside especially when the double bed was opened. Mother and Father slept inside and we kids slept underneath with […]
Petulengro´s Herbal Sleep Pillow
Following many request for me to revive some of my families old Romany Remedies and Recipes and one of the most popular inquiries was from people suffering sleepless nights. So, with this in mind I have incorporated and old family Herbal Remedial for this condition into a convenient small pillow. Simply place it by your […]
Green Buckwheat (Rutin)
Rutin is a plant pigment (flavonoid) that is found in certain fruits and vegetables. Rutin is used to make medicine. The major sources of rutin for medical use is the Green buckwheat, Although not an indigenous plant of the UK it has been cultivated in the Norfolk and Suffolk area for many years. People have […]
Cats Claw
Common Names: cats claw, uña de gato Latin Name: Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis Many ancient civilizations used used cats claw to treat such things as inflamation of the joints. My Grandfather learned this from my Grandmother Anyeta who said it was always used in her tribe as one of the things to help with painful joints, […]
Devils Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens, also called grapple plant, wood spider and most commonly devil’s claw, is a genus of plants in the sesame family. Plants of the genus owe their common name “devil’s claw” to the peculiar appearance of their hooked fruit. Devil’s claw has been used as a medication for hundreds of yeas, especially for treating “hardening […]
The Benefits of Rose Hips
Rose Hip Benefits STOP PRESS : Petulengro’s ROSEHIP Capsules are NOW available HERE A rose hip is the fruit of a rose. Also known as rose haw or rose hop that typically is red-to-orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form after successful pollination of flowers in spring […]
