From time to time, we all need a bit of First Aid. And why not make it some Herbal Green Aid that you have naturally to hand? This gathering of herbal heroes will soothe a sting, ease an ache, calm a crisis, warm a chill and nip a sore throat in the bud.

Over the years our herbalist ancestors have discovered which plants are best for supporting us in our hour of need. Not only can they be of help to us, they are also a beautiful addition to any garden, and the bees and butterflies love them too.

With a little bit of work in the garden and then some creativity in the kitchen you can literally grow yourself healthy by making your own herbal teas, simple salves and tasty syrups. Use arnica as a herbal oil on bumps or wrap yourself in mullein to soothe. Use spilanthes flower as a lozenge for your throat or nibble an echinacea seed for some seasonal energy. Sip chamomile tea to keep you calm and drink some valerian to help you ground.