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Upcoming events
Sip into Summer: A Herbal Workshop 11th July 2026 | 11am–1pm | The Exchange Erith, London
Following a popular spring event, Sip into Summer returns to The Exchange, this time turning our attention to the plants of the summer season.
Discover the medicinal plants and join us for a guided garden walk, plant identification, a shared herbal tea tasting - the art of understanding plants through your sight, smell and taste.
Leave with practical knowledge and herbal infusion to take home.
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A Wild Plant Walk: Seeing the Summer Landscape Through a Herbalist's Eyes 19 June 2026 | Summer Solstice Litha Retreat with Enwild | Willowbrook Farm, Oxfordshire
At the height of summer, the land is at its most generous. Join us for a guided foraging walk through the midsummer landscape, learning to recognise the plants growing all around you and understand what they offer.
We'll explore the vibrant, aromatic herbs of high summer discovering their properties, their place in the season, and how people have used them safely for generations.
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Forage and Sip: A Wild Plant Walk and Herbal Tea Tasting 2nd May 2026 | Beltane May Day Retreat with Enwild | Willowbrook Farm, Oxfordshire
Discover the wild plants growing around you and learn to see the landscape through a medical herbalist's eyes. Join us for a guided foraging walk, plant identification, and a shared herbal tea tasting, exploring how seasonal plants support health and how to use them safely at home.
Enwild Beltane Retreat.
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Sleep Smarter: Unlock Deep, Natural Rest for Better Days 29th April 2026 | 9am–12pm | Novotel Greenwich, London
Poor sleep can quietly become one of the biggest drains on your health and performance. At this professional wellness morning, we'll explore what's really driving your sleep pattern and what you can do about it - from calming the stress response to supporting the gut-brain connection that drives melatonin production.
One session among a curated morning of practical wellbeing workshops for business leaders.
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Sip into Spring: A Herbal Workshop 18th April 2026 | 11am–1pm | The Exchange Erith, London
Discover the medicinal plants quietly coming to life this season. Join us for a guided garden walk, plant identification, a shared herbal tea tasting, and an exploration of organoleptics - the art of understanding plants through your senses.
Leave with practical knowledge, a tea to take home, and a new relationship with the natural world.
Suitable for all. SOLD OUT
Insights
WHO Evidence Map on Herbal Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a comprehensive set of academic papers exploring the efficacy of herbal medicine for a wide range of conditions. These studies cover cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, endocrine, musculoskeletal, nervous system, and other health concerns.
Explore the full evidence map here:
WHO Traditional Medicine Evidence Map
Pharmaceutical Discoveries from Herbal Medicine
Over 50% of conventional pharmaceuticals have origins in herbal medicine. Isolation and synthesis of key plant compounds, such as berberine, salicin, and ephedrine, has led to production of well-known drugs including aspirin, metformin, artemisinin, taxol, digoxin, quinine and more.
Read more here:
Wiley Online Library – Herbal Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Integrative Therapies in Pre- and Post-Surgical Care
Herbal medicine and integrative therapies are increasingly used in Western healthcare settings in primary, secondary but also in surgical care. Research shows that in surgical care certain herbs may support immune function, reduced infection risk, faster recovery and have anti-inflammatory effects.
Read more here:
PMC – Herbal Medicine in Surgical Setting
Medicinal plant: Gotu Kola can improve the healing of venous ulcers
A recent 2025 pilot registry study of 160 patients found that standardized gotu kola extract added to standard wound care compared to standard care alone (control group), significantly decreased number of ulcerations and average ulcer area. At one month, 65% of ulcers in the treatment group had completely healed compared to 19% in the control group. By 90 days, complete closure reached 96% versus 84%. The study supports the herb's traditional actions of tissue repair, improved microcirculation, collagen synthesis and venous enhancement.
Read more here:
Minerva Surgery - Improvement in venous ulcer closure and healing
Herbal formulations come in a variety of formats, including tinctures, capsules, powders, infusions, creams, and more. These formulas often combine multiple herbs to target specific health needs, with effectiveness enhanced by the synergistic action of individual plant constituents and the interactions between herbs within the formula.
For more information on the actions and indications of specific herbs, listen to the HerbCast podcast.
The Power of herbal formulas
Supporting health and resistance with herbs
The goal of herbal support is to strengthen the body, helping people cope with health challenges and life’s unpredictability. Medicinal herbs can fortify the body, while guidance from a trained medical herbalist ensures safe and personalised application. Watch The Diary of CEO video to learn more
