Marion Mackonochie
07939 106 385
marion@fieldremedies.com
Wednesdays 2.30 - 7pm
Peacehaven Chiropractic 229-231 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8LB
01273 584812
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Yoga Haven, Kendal House, Donkey Mews, Brunswick St East, Hove BN3 1AW
Calendula (marigold)-based healing cream
Calendula promotes new tissue growth and is antimicrobial. You can use a Calendula-based cream or just directly apply Calendula tincture or infusion to affected areas. Add extra essential oils, such as tea tree, lavender and myrrh for fighting bacteria.
Aloe vera gel
For cooling burns, reducing inflammation, promoting skin healing, preventing infection and soothing irritated skin and rashes.
Comfrey- and/or arnica-based ointment/cream
For sprains, swellings, joint pain and over-used muscles. Add chilli oil and/or stimulating essential oils such as rosemary to boost circulation to the area. *Note - arnica should not be used on broken skin.*
Tea tree essential oil
This is antibacterial and antifungal and can be used neat in small areas on adults (dilute in sweet almond oil for use on larger areas or children). Dab onto spots, cuts, grazes, athletes foot and other fungal infections. It can be added to shampoo bases to discourage head lice.
Lavender essential oil
As well as being antibacterial and soothing on burns and insect bites, lavender is great for promoting sleep and relaxing the nervous system. Apply the essential oil neat to affected areas or put a few drops in a bath or on your pillow.
Slippery elm powder
For acid reflux, indigestion and gastritis. This nutritive powdered bark can be mixed with water and drunk to heal digestive membranes, quickly limit the pain from acid reflux and create an environment in the gut conducive to "good bacteria".
The advice provided here is for general information and to help you treat minor illnesses and to promote health generally, if you have any doubt about the seriousness of your symptoms please consult a qualified medical herbalist or your GP.