5 herbs you should take in the winter, according to a herbalist
Trying to stave off the office cold? From cupboard staples to some more obscure varieties, here are some of the best herbs to take to boost your immunity
Herbalist and naturopath Jenya di Pierro takes us through her top herbs to take in winter
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Rosie Fitzmaurice@RosieFitzmauric27 January 2020COMMENTS
Herbal medicine has had somewhat of a revival in the last few years, perhaps thanks in part to the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and her love of adaptogens.
If, like us, you’re attempting (failing) to stave off the office cold, and are interested in herbal remedies to help boost your immunity, we asked herbalist and naturopath Jenya di Pierro, founder of Notting Hill-based wellness spa Cloud Twelve, for the medicinal herbs she recommends her clients take during the winter months.
The best way to take herbs is in foodf The Association of Master Herbalists, says: “Herbs should be part of our daily diet providing us with vital nutrients and protection against various ailments
“However, the range of medicinal herbs extends beyond culinary varieties and if someone is already sick and requires stronger concentrations the best way to take them is in a tincture form, which is a method of extracting phytochemicals from a herb by macerating them in alcohol for a period of time.”
