Botanical Materia Medica

Stirring bio-dynamic fertiliser preparations for healthy soil and plants

We have been preparing our gardens for the winter time. On the weekend we were putting special preparation onto our herb areas to improve soil fertility. A healthy soil provides plants which are strong and full of healing properties.  And  plants grown in fertile soils are full of essential nutrients like minerals, vitamins and trace elements that increase people’s health.

For our garden we use a bio-dynamic system which is like organic agriculture but goes a step further in that we are using additionally to organic compost biodynamic (100% natural, non-chemical) fertiliser preparations which further support the soil and the crops. These preparations are natural sprays made with silica and manure, as well as compost preparations made from herbs such as Chamomile, Dandelion, Nettle and Yarrow, bringing abundant life to the soil and its microorganisms which support healthy plant growth.

The biodynamic method of agriculture was developed by the Austrian scientist and doctor of philosophy Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) and is thought to be based on ancient principles of agriculture. It is applied world-wide as a long-term sustainable method for both growing safe and healthy food and herbal medicine.

Healthy Nettle crop which is used freshly harvested for the 'ARTEMIS Itch Calm Cream' (extra strength) and the corresponding internally taken oral drops 'Itch Calm Tincture' to treat itchy skin conditions due to insect bites, grazes, eczema and dermatitis.