Welcome To The Herb Society UK. Wild Herbs. Contents IntroductionButtercupComfreyCuckoo flowerDaturaDeadnettleEvening primroseEyebrightFeverfewFoxgloveGround ivyHedge mustardHerb bennetHerb robertHopLesser celandineMelilotMulleinRoyal fernSt. John's WortTansyVioletYarrowYellow horned poppyAcknowledgements/BibliographyBrowser compatibility statement Introduction For centuries, most herbalists have obtained most of their supplies from cultivated crops, either in their own gardens (e.g. especially mediæval monks) or imported from crops grown in warmer climes.
However, in the absence of any cultivated crops, many herbs can be found growing wild, even in modern England (though many that were available in this way in mediæval times are now very rare or extinct). I am attempting here to give a few details of some of those used for medicinal purposes that I have found growing wild. At present this page is in the early stages of preparation. Buttercup There are many species of buttercup in Britain, of which just a few are shown here. Comfrey. About wildflowers. Meadowsweet. Filipendula ulmaria (L) Synonyms and Common names: Spiraea ulmaria (L.), Bridewort, meadow queen, meadow-wort, pride of the meadow, queen of the meadow, lady of the meadow, dollof, meadsweet French = Ulmaire, Spanish and Italian = Ulmaria Order: Rosaceae Description: Meadowsweet is a perennial herb, growing in damp meadows, ditches and bogs, at the edges of ponds, on river banks and in damp open woodland.
Common throughot Europe, it is also be found in the eastern US and Canada as far west as Ohio. Parts used: aerial parts Collection: The flowers are gathered during the flowering period from and should be dried gently. Constituents: Volatile oil containing salicylaldehyde, phenolic glycosides (including spiraein, monotropin and gaultherin), mucilage, flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C, sugar Actions: stomachic, mild urinary antiseptic, antirheumatic, astringent, antacid, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, diaphoretic, antiemetic, tonic Preparation and Dosage: (thrice daily) 2-6g or by infusion Mabey, R.
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Rosehip Jelly Method 1 Rinse the rose hips thoroughly. Cut off the scraggly ends and discard. 2 Place rose hips in a large pot. Add 1 1/2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour (or longer), until rose hips are soft and mashable. 3 Use a potato masher to mash up the rose hips into a rough purée. 4 Measure the juice. 5 Prepare canning jars. 6 Place 3 cups of the rose hip juice in a large, wide pot. 7 If any jelly falls on the rim as your pour it into the jars, wipe the rim with a damp paper towel. Makes 5 8-ounce jars. This jam is somewhat of a marmalade jam, given the inclusion of the orange. Ingredients 2 quarts large rosehips1 large orange1 large green appleThe zest and juice of 2 lemons6 cups water5 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon butter6 8-ounce canning jars and fresh lids Method 1 Prepare the rose hips. 2 Prep the orange. 3 Prep the apple. 4 Place the chopped rose hips, grated apple, and chopped orange into a large (8-quart) wide pot.
The Cottage Smallholder » Katey’s Rosehip Syrup recipe. August rose hips in our garden All my life I’ve loved wading through fallen leaves. At their best they have settled in frothy, tempting drifts on dull pavements. Crisp, dry, and waiting to be ruffled by any passer by. Just remembering the swish and crunch gives me goose bumps. To get the best effect, keep your feet close to the ground and use a skiing motion. This has to be a solitary activity, unless you are under six. As a child this delight and a daily spoonful of rosehip syrup heralded the start of winter. We have two large rose bushes growing on the east wall at the back of the cottage, that produce hundreds of hips each year. If you don’t have roses in your garden there are lots of briar roses in the hedgerows. This recipe was given to me by my friend Katey. Katey’s Rosehip Syrup recipe Ingredients: 4.5 pts of water2 lbs of rosehips1lb of white granulated sugar Method: There is no need to top and tail the rosehips if the liquid is going to be strained through a muslin bag.
Cooking with Rose Hips - Rose Hips Recipes. Rose Hips Recipes Rose hips are the cherry-sized red fruits of the rose bush left behind after the bloom has died. Although nearly all rose bushes produce rose hips, the tastiest for eating purposes come from the Rosa rugosa variety. The flavor is described as fruity and spicy, much like the cranberry. Harvest the fruits after the first frost when they become fully-colored, but not overripe. For you gardeners who are lucky enough to have this fruit in your garden, here are some rose hips recipes. . • How To Dry Rose Hips • Rose Hip Leather • Rose Hip Apple Sauce • Rose Hip Soup • Rose Hip Pudding • Rose Hip Syrup • Rose Hip Nut Bread • Kodiak Rose Hip Tea • Rose Hip Crumble Pie • Rose Hip Candy • Rosehip Jelly A research student wrote me with the following cautionary note:Anyone using rose hips for cooking should remove all the seeds.
I was unable to find any information on this myself, but for what it's worth, here is the warning nonetheless. . • Edible Flowers Cooking Tips and Recipes. Hedgerow Recipes. Hedgerow Jam 8oz rose hips ~ 1lb blackberries 8oz haws ~ 1lb elderberries 8oz sloes ~ 4oz hazelnuts 8oz rowanberries 1lb crab apples Sugar Wash fruit well. Put rose hips, haws, rowanberries, sloes & chopped crab apples into pan, add water to cover, cook until tender. Sieve & weigh the pulp. Rose Hip Syrup Crush 2lbs rosehips and put into 3 pints boiling water. Watercress Sauce 4oz watercress ~ ½ pint water or stock 1oz butter ~ salt and pepper 1tbsp cream Strip leaves from cress and chop stalks.