{"title":"Herbs (Simples)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandpick your own selection of traditional magical and medicinal herbs and create your own blends at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimples have always been among Burgrune's best sellers at the markets. We love seeing people mix and match the little packets, choosing herbs according to their tastes, curiosities and particular interests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word 'simple' comes from the old apothecaries, who used it to describe a single medicinal substance, usually a plant, rather than a compound preparation made from several ingredients. Our range draws on the herbs of the old pharmacopeias: plants known to early physicians, gathered from fields and meadows and cultivated in physic gardens, long before modern laboratories and synthetic medicines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these familiar plants have long histories of use in teas, tonics, ointments and other traditional preparations. Each has its own particular character, from aromatic and warming to bitter, soothing or gently astringent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with simples in small quantities is a wonderful way to study plants at home, through their tastes, fragrances, textures and other practical characteristics. Each sachet includes a little guide to the herb's traditional medicinal and magical uses, along with some of its romantic history and folklore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, \"natural\" does not necessarily mean harmless. Some herbs may interact with medicines or be unsuitable during pregnancy. If you take regular medication or have a medical condition, please check an herbs safety before using it medicinally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your herbs, explore their stories and discover the pleasures of working with simples.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"agrimony-herb-agrimonia-eupatoria","title":"Agrimony Herb (Agrimonia eupatoria)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with astringent, bitter, tonifying and relaxing herbal actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used for digestive, urinary and liver health, and wound healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrimony is used in spells for protection, healing and spell reversal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Anglo-Saxon folklore, agrimony is associated with sleep enchantment and elf-shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54784923730243,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/Agrimony.jpg?v=1788349256"},{"product_id":"angelica-root-angelica-archangelica","title":"Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with warming, aromatic, bitter, tonifying, carminative, expectant, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue herbal actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to support digestive health; to break a fever and clear congestion of the respiratory tract, to bring on delayed menstruation, and stimulate contractions during labour and to expel afterbirth. Angelica \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrimony was once believed to be a cure-all, a holy herb that could protect people from the plague. It can be used in spells for love, protection and healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54784962822467,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/AngelicaRoot.jpg?v=1788352474"},{"product_id":"wood-betony-stachys-officianlis","title":"Wood Betony (Stachys Officianlis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with nervine, digestive and mildly astringent herbal actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used as a to relax and calm the nervous system, ease anxiety and help relieve tension and improve sleep. Betony is also a traditional 'wound wort' and was applied to cuts and bruises. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetony was considered a cure-all in Ancient Rome, believed to be able to cure at 47 diseases according to Antonius Musa, personal physician to Emperor Augustus. Pliny believed jhust the presence of the herb could shield the household from danger. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name betony stems from the Celtic, bew ton, meaning good head. suggesting it was used to heal either wounds of the head, or headache or mental disturbances. In Anglo-Saxon times is was believed to protect sleepers from malevolent spirits that enter dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse betony in spells of dream protection and in amulets to protect travellers against misfortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785026851139,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/Betony.jpg?v=1788354164"},{"product_id":"german-chamomile-matricaria-recutita","title":"German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with relaxing nervine, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and vulnerary properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used for its soothing and relaxing properties, to relieve headaches and menstral pain, arthritic pain, infant croup, colic and fever, improve sleep, and skin and haircare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile was once called 'Earth Apple' by the Ancient Greeks, because of the fragrance of the crushed flowers. The Matricaria comes from the Latin word 'matrix', meaning 'womb' or 'mother'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in spells for prosperity, peace, protection and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785053950275,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/Chamomile.jpg?v=1788356712"},{"product_id":"cornsilk-zea-mays","title":"Cornsilk (Zea Mays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with soothing diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and demulcent tonifying properties for the urinary tract. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used for easing urinary tract infections and the symptoms of kidney stones, water retention, and improving skin complexion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of cornsilk herb originates in Mexico, where maize is considered sacred as 'the mother of life'. The botanical name zea means 'to live' and mays means 'mother'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornsilk is used in seasonal rituals and spells of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. In Britain, cornsilk is associated with the season of late summer (Lammastide), when corn is brought in from the fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785064468803,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/Cornsilk.jpg?v=1788357847"},{"product_id":"dandelion-leaf-taraxacum-officinale","title":"Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb with anti-inflammatory, diuretic, digestive and blood purifying herbal actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used as a bitter cleansing tonic, to restore energy, as digestive aid and to encourage urination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Dandelion in spells of growth, strength and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgrune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785080131907,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/files\/Dandelion.jpg?v=1788358524"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2271\/0339\/collections\/All_herbs_62031a90-18de-4cd6-afb0-0779ed7359c4.jpg?v=1788351890","url":"https:\/\/burgrune.com\/collections\/herbs.oembed","provider":"Burgrune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}