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Unstable angina pectoris, one of several acute coronary syndromes, causes unexpected chest pain and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to plaque rupture in the coronary arteries. This results in platelet aggregation (thrombus formation), partially blocking the artery.

In the West we normally view the standardised extract of the leaf of Ginkgo biloba as a treatment for the brain or peripheral circulation. However in China, clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) for patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP). A recent systematic review and network meta-analysis examined this clinical data.

The study included literature from eight databases from inception to November 2023. It included UAP patients, with the control group receiving conventional treatment and the treatment group receiving different GBE preparations in addition to conventional treatment. Angina efficacy, electrocardiogram (ECG) improvement, and frequency of angina episodes were chosen as outcomes. This study employed a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis, and the surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) curve was used for estimating the efficacy ranking.
An impressive total of 98 studies involving 9513 patients and 9 interventions were included. Compared with conventional treatment, GBE preparations combined with conventional treatment demonstrated better efficacy in angina symptoms and ECG improvement. According to the SUCRA ranking, Shuxuening injection (derived from Ginkgo leaf) was most effective at improving angina symptoms and reducing the frequency of angina. Among oral GBE preparations, Ginkgo tablets had the best performance in improving angina symptoms and ECG and reducing the frequency of angina. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between the treatment group and the control group, and all adverse events were mild and self-limiting. Compared with oral preparations, the incidence of adverse events for injections was higher.

For more information see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8641670/

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William Street Apothecary is closed for the summer holidays from today until Tuesday 30th July.

In this delicious dandelion flower syrup, the true hero in dandelions shines through! With a light delicious flavor, this syrup is a delicious and healthy alternative to maple syrup and honey.

What are your favorite uses for dandelions?

https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/sweeten-your-breakfast-with-dandelion-flower-syrup/

Dr Dilis Clare will be sharing her vast knowledge of herbs for both medicinal and culinary use this Sunday. We gather at the steps of Black Box Theatre at 11am sharp and head off by the river Corrib.

Learn, listen and enjoy world-renowned GP & Medical Herbalist founder of Dr Clare Clinic & Apothecary.

All are welcome, even dogs on leads. Just dress appropriately for Irish weather!

Lovely photo

A small bee making a big impact 🐝🌺

Which of our products is a must-have in your opinion?😍

Travelling this summer? ✈️ Don't forget these herbal essentials!

https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/herbal-wellness-routines/

How many bees have you seen this year?

Beautiful Photo

Make bees your garden friends and enjoy

Plant these flowers & herbs to attract bees🐝❤️

Herbal teas are great either hot or cold to drink anytime

Have you caught the spring gardening bug? 🐞

While it’s tempting to grow alllll the herbs, it can also be fun and helpful to create a garden theme. Having a theme will help you narrow down your options to plants you know you’ll use and love. A theme that’s particularly dear to our hearts is the tea garden.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE TEA GARDEN HERBS:

🍵 Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) -supports digestion and sleep, nurtures the nervous system, and soothes nausea and fevers.

🍵 Nettle (Urtica dioica) - high in vitamins A and C and is a good source of quercetin, iron, magnesium, and potassium.

🍵 Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) - a mild adaptogen, meaning it can directly help the body “adapt” to physical, chemical, metabolic, and psychological stressors.

What are your favorites?

https://theherbalacademy.com/?s=tea&post_type=post

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✨ we're so delighted to be offering this full day Seminar with the renowned Kerry Bone ✨ open to all & early booking at www.irh.ie is advised 🌿 prices start @ €55 🌿

I will be attending this years HerbFeast at Wells House and Gardens. Really looking forward to this event, meeting like minded people and networking with other herbalists.
Fingers crossed this lovely weather stays around for the weekend!

Very interesting

Bitter Orange is a traditionally used herb with its anti inflammatory effect for many conditions.
It is in our TRANQUILITY TEA for support
Great article in this month with the latest research

The warm weather will return and salads mark the start off it

Spring Salad Recipe 🥬 - https://mailchi.mp/326439790f28/spring-salad-recipe

Essential Herbal May/June '24 Table of Contents

Crossword Puzzle
How does your garden grow? Tidbits about your favorite herbs will help solve this one.

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
Has your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone changed lately? I can barely keep track!

About the Cover
The Lunaria shines like jewels in the garden, beckoned on by the recent eclipse no doubt!

Introducing Children to Culinary Herbs, Alicia Allen
A delicious and easy array of recipes to help kids discover the flavors of different herbs.

A Year of Foraging - May, Rebekah Bailey
This month Rebekah discusses ramps (and the proper harvesting techniques), garlic mustard, toothwort, and waterleaf varieties. What a fun neighbor she would be!

DIY Instant Herbal Tea, Jessicka Nebesni
Convenient ice cubes that can go into a glass of water and magically turn it into tea!

12 Edible Flowers for Your Garden, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
Lots of choices for eating your way through the flower garden, and a lovely Goat Cheese Spread to enjoy with Honeysuckle Vodka Lemonade.

May Day Traditional Celebrations, Jackie Johnson ND
Learn about the ancient lore and celebrations of the First of May. From bonfires to feasts, kings and queens, Maypoles, and baskets to the green man, there are many ways and reasons to welcome May.

Virgin Mojito - Hot Process Soap, Marci Tsohonis
Luscious soap that was formulated to be reminiscent of the renowned beverage. There’s even a recipe to make your own mojitos (with rum) by the glass or by the pitcher!

Plants to Try This Year, Kathy Musser
A quartet of plants to try in the garden for beauty, flavor, or medicine.

Word Find, What’s in this Issue?

The Many Uses of Red Clover, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Full Monograph, including instructions for an infusion. Kristine includes the tale of how Red Clover Came to Be.

Herbal Wood Sealant for Garden Tools, Amy Jeanroy
Gardeners take their tools seriously, and caring for the wooden handles is an important part of that care.

Yarrow, Tina Sams
Continuing with our attempt to include interesting information on yarrow in every issue of yarrow’s reign as Herb of the Year™.

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Have you problems with sleeping?

Are you familiar with the term “sleep hygiene”? 🛌

Sleep hygiene refers to your sleeping environment and bedtime routines. Poor sleep hygiene can negatively affect the quality of your sleep. On the other hand, strong sleep hygiene—especially when paired with herbs—can do wonders for replenishing your energy levels and sleeping soundly!

How many of these positive sleep hygiene suggestions are you cultivating?

🌜 No screens before bed
🌜 Sleeping when tired
🌜 Early dinners
🌜 Botanical mocktails
🌜 After-dinner walks
🌜 Bedtime rituals
🌜 Mushroom lattes
🌜 Herbs for sleep

For more suggestions, plus plenty of herbal recipes and plant profiles to support a healthy night’s sleep, make sure to watch the free Herbs for Sleep video with Shona before it closes at the end of the week!

Sign up here to watch: https://theherbalacademy.com/herbs-for-vitality-webinar-series/

Congratulations

2024 marks our 21st year of business. We are celebrating by offering everyone the chance to enjoy a day of inspiring talks, network and make new friends, browse our shop full of handmade products, and sip fine champagne! 🥂

Timetable

🕒 10:00 am Welcome from Penny Price

🕒 10:15 am RELAUNCH! Our Mobility Lotion and its Essential Oils, talk by Ellie Dunmore

🕒 10:45 am Arthritis – The Aches, Pains, and Woes, talk by Penny Price

🕒 11:30 am: Short Break

🕒 11:45 am The Singing Bowl and its Uses, demonstration and talk by Julie Gundry

🕒 12:45 pm Champagne lunch, shopping, and networking

🕒 1:45 pm Presentation and photo opportunity for diploma graduates

🕒 2:00 pm The Connection Between Physical, Mental and Emotional Pain – How to Identify and Support Your Internal Dialogue and Move Through Pain, talk by local therapist Carly Chamberlain

🕒 2.45 pm Short break

🕒 3:00 pm Finalise networking board, How We Can Help Each Other

🕒 3:30 pm Closing comments and farewell

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🌿 HERBAL ALLERGY SUPPORT 🌿

Springtime brings the waking of green things from the Earth. The air is fresh and wild, and we feel called to the out-of-doors, to nature.

Yet for some of us, warmer weather is also the harbinger of, well, misery. If you suffer from seasonal allergies or someone in your family does, you know that the delights of the outdoors can be dubious because a little fun outside time may be followed by hours or days of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Try this 3-ingredient formula to help to support the body and lessen the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Learn more here: https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/ayurvedic-herbal-allergy-support/

How to Grow Your Own Spiral Herb Garden 🌿💬👇

Edible Wild Flowers 🌸 💐

Free Wild Seeds from Dr Clare Apothecary or Clinic.
Call into our shop on Sea Road or send a SAE to our store H91C9YA
Let's all spread the joy of nature.
We would really love schools or clubs to sow the seeds

Nettle Frittata with Green Garlic and Ricotta
adapted from "Local Flavors" by Deborah Madison

3 c washed nettle leaves
2 T olive oil
1 head green garlic, minced (or substitute 2 garlic cloves)
1 c finely chopped onion
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large eggs
1/3 c pecorino Romano, grated
1/2 c ricotta
1 T unsalted butter

Heat the broiler, Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the nettles and, using tongs or rubber gloves, put them into the water and blanch them for about 1 minute. Drain and when cool enough to handle, press out the water, chop into a rough cut and reserve.

Warm the olive oil in 10-inch skillet. Add the garlic and onion and cook over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the nettles and season with salt and pepper.

Beat the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then stir the nettle and onion mixture into the bowl and add the pecorino. Add the ricotta, leaving it a little streaky.

Wipe out the skillet and return it to the heat with the butter. When the butter has foamed and then subsided, pour in the egg mixture. Stir until the ingredients are emulsified. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook until the eggs have set up around the edges and are golden on the bottom, about 6-7 minutes. The center will still be slightly jiggly.

Slide the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set and golden, about 1 minute. Check to see that the eggs are cooked (the frittata should be set in the center); cool slightly or to room temperature before serving.