Herb Society

1927 - 2008. Over eighty years as the UK's leading society for increasing the understanding, use and appreciation of herbs and their benefits to health

Members Only	The Herbmonger - St John's Wort As June the 24th is St John's Day it's apt that this months 'The Herbmonger' article focuses on St John's Wort and shows you how to make infused Hypericum oil. There are also some book recommendations to discover more about this fascinating and useful herb. Herb Gardening History Herb Society members who remember the very first incarnation of the HS website, may recall some interesting articles that were once on there written by Herb Society member Anthony Lyman-Dixon? Anthony is the owner of Arne Herbs, and has studied the history and folklore of plants and written numerous articles and lectured about the myths and realities of plants. Those that remember may be interested to learn that two of Anthony's articles have been revamped and re-uploaded. Were Monks Really Gardeners? and also Geometric Gardening Traditions. In the not too distant future Anthony's article on the Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret will be added to the site, along with a brand new article by Anthony about herbal medicine in the dark ages.	You can discuss these articles on our Forum.
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	Latest Issue Of Herbs Out Now! To Be The Best - In the second of her two special features Lesley Bremness takes us through examples of some of the stunning peonies available to gardeners now. Today's World - Judith Hann, Tomorrow;s World presenter, gardens in the Cotswolds and revels in the space she has to grow all the herbs that inspire her cooking. A Man For All Seasons - William Turner, the botanist who brought British flora to the masses, was born 500 years ago this year Susie White reports. Plus Christina Stapley on using herbs to dye. Penelope Ody traces the source of some much-loved folk remedies and Sarah Raven shares her favourite recipes using lettuce and elderflower. If you're not already a member you can get Herbs delivered to your door by Joining the herb Society. Join Us and receive the Latest Herbs magazine
	President's Day July 2008 We're pleased to announce that the 2008 President's details are all now confirmed and you can find out more here 2008 President's Day. Members will get to meet Sarah Raven's at her Perch Hill Farm. In preparation for this event Sarah told us all about her favourite herb and gave us some tips on growing it and some recipes for using it. Click here to find out what her favourite herb is.
	The Herbalist - First Aid With Herbal Medicine To compliment Herbal Medicine Awareness Week later this month, Jenny Jones May article in 'The Herbalist' series is now online. This month Jenny takes a look at using herbs in the home, she looks at useful herbs to have in a home herbal medicine chest, First Aid With Herbal Medicine. There is a link to a free e-booklet on Herbal First Aid. To continue you theme of Herbal First Aid, if you haven't checked out the Herbal First Aid For The Gardener article or Herbal First Aid For The Garden then please do.
	The Herb Society Is An Amazon Associate! Want to help the Herb Society raise much needed funds? Do you buy books, DVD's, CD's etc from Amazon? Well from now on, simply use the link to Amazon on this page (found under 'Contact Us' in the above menu) or use a direct link from the book links that are placed around the site promoting new herb books, and the Herb Society will then get a 5% of your Amazon purchase! Read the review by Debs Cook of our featured Amazon book 'Hedgerow Medicine', a wonderful new book by Julie Bruton-Seal, on the Book Shelf, Herb Society members can obtain a discount on this book and others.
	Jenny & Debs On Countryfile The Dandelion recently featured on BBC1's Countryfile, Jenny and Debs both took part in making the dandelion part of the programme. Jenny demonstrated the medicinal properties and Debs cooked up a dandelion soup and a dandelion salad, and showed presenter Ben Fogle the other culinary delights of this wonderful herb. Photos from the fiming and both Debs recipes can be found on Jenny's April 'The Herbalist' page as well as a lovely recipe for Nettle soup.
	What links the Druid's, Henry VIII and Hilda Leyel? We have a new article added to the Herbs In History section, written for us by Linda Harrold DBTh. MURHP. Linda explores the path of Herbal Medicine in Britain covering the Roman Invasion, the Physicians of Myddai, through to 1927 when Hilda Leyel set up the Society of Herbalists, the 1941 Medicines Bill, and ending with the present day picture. Read the full article here History Of Herbal Medicine In Britain.
	Most Important Herb Society News – make your support go further! The Society has established with HM Revenue and Customs, that Gift Aid can be applied (where appropriate) to Member’s Subscriptions received since 6th April 2003. This will have a dramatic effect on finances, which in turn, will assist in securing the Society’s future as an independent organisation as well as being able to maintain the quality and frequency of it’s publications and services to members. For further details and to download a form visit our Gift Aid page.
	New Children's Herb Garden at Sulgrave Manor In support of of our schools' web site, we have made a children's garden at Sulgrave with a strong ecological theme. Find out more. Ideas for the garden came from children - see the new picture.
	Join the Herb Society Today Explore our web site to find out about all the great things we are doing to promote the wonder of herbs. Then find out here about the benefits to you of membership.
	Herb Society Garden Take a virtual tour of our garden at Sulgrave Manor.

The Herb Society is not qualified to provide medicinal advice. Useful contacts for such advice can be found on our contacts page. Officers and Council Members of the Herb Society (UK) accept no liability for any harm, damage, or illness arising from the use of plants mentioned or described in articles that appear in this web site. Information on this site is the copyright of the Herb Society unless otherwise stated. Text or pictures must not be reproduced elsewhere without permission from the Society.