16 July 2026
A Herbalist’s Guide to Food Combining
Simple food-combining rules from the ASOHM Fundamental Herbology course to support digestion — plus the herbal and traditional remedies herbalists use alongside them.
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ASOHM News
8 October 2024
Herbal Remedies to Reduce Gut Inflammation
A healthy digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it plays a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption and immune function. When the gut becomes inflamed, it can lead to terrible discomfort. As a result, this could lead to some digestive issues and a range of related health problems. Supporting a healthy digestive system through herbal remedies can be an effective way to help reduce inflammation.
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The Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
Read about the health benefits of matcha and green tea, and how its numerous uses can help the mind and body. Learn with Hilde Hemmes today.
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The Benefits of Camomile Tea
Read about the benefits of camomile tea, and how its multiple uses can help calm the mind and body. Learn with Hilde Hemmes today.
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Allergies
20 May 2022
Why Are Herbal Teas Preferable?
Herbal medicine is the rightful medicine of all human beings. Caring for yourself and your family by using herbs is an empowering experience—it allows you to tap into the power of nature and take responsibility for your health and well-being. Over the last thirty years at the ASOHM we’ve collected many rare, out-of-print books on […]
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Anxiety
14 October 2021
Peppermint: The Ancient Healer
Peppermint is an aromatic perennial herb, native to Europe and Asia, that is a cross between spearmint and watermint. Its Latin name is Mentha x piperita which comes from the word “Mintha”, the Greek name of a nymph who was transformed into a mint plant, and “piper” meaning pepper, due to its spicy, pungent flavour. Used for thousands […]
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ASOHM News
28 September 2021
Antenatal & Postnatal Remedies
Further to my previous blog titled SAFE Herbs for Mums & Bubs, the following is a selection of recipes and/or remedies for different issues that may arise, either before or after giving birth. Blood Building 50g Calendula 50g Red clover 50g Stinging nettle Directions: Prepare the herbs as below* and drink three to four cups […]
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ASOHM News
16 September 2021
Safe Herbs For Mums & Bubs
Expecting your first baby can be a wonderful but daunting experience, as there is so much information available these days. Foremost, is keeping mum well and delivering a healthy, happy baby which means some lifestyle changes are advisable. There are many things that can be detrimental during this time, alcohol and recreational drugs being among […]
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ASOHM News
15 July 2021
Shepherd’s Purse Tightens Without a String!
English physician Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) wrote: “This plant is a remarkable instance of the truth of an observation. Few plants possess greater virtues than this, and yet it is utterly disregarded. It helps all fluxes of blood, either caused by inward or outward wounds. It is also used where there is flux of the belly […]
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