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Herbal Walk at Bucklebury Common

Join me for a morning of exploring the world of plants on our doorstep at Bucklebury Common gaining an understanding on how to identify local plants and use them therapeutically.

The walk will also be a great opportunity to meet like minded people to share insights and knowledge on the world of plants, the natural world and our place in it.

Where and When?

The walk will take place in Bucklebury on Monday 20 May at 10am and will take about 2 hours.

It will be more of an amble, an opportunity to stop and explore as we go.

Booking is essential as numbers are limited and the exact location will be given when you book.

The walk will be gentle with a slight gradient to it at times but should be accessible to most.  We will cover different terrains to see as much variety as possible.

Dogs and children are welcome.

Cost

A donation of £5-£10 is suggested.

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Greater Mullein or Verbascum thaspus Lat.

Of the many varieties of Mullein which can be used medicinally, the one most commonly referred to is Verbascum thaspus as seen in this photo.

The recorded use of Mullein as a herbal remedy dates as far back as 2000 years with Dioscorides mentioning it as a treatment for pulmonary complaints. It is still used for the same today by Medical Herbalists, its demulcent and expectorant properties help expel congestion from the lungs and its mucilage content coats and soothes irritated mucus membranes.

An infused oil of the flowers of Mullein are an effective external application for the treatment of earache.