About
Helpful Herbs was founded by Chloe Bruce, Master Herbalist
Chloe qualified as a medical herbalist in 1990 while living in Dumfries and Galloway. Chloe has a love of plants, the environment and all natural things. She considers herself a third generation herbalist. Helpful Herbs is a small business, set up in 2000. It is a business with a strong ethical and environmental conscience. We use and make animal cruelty free products. We are keen to support adults, children, and animals in maximising health, energy and outlook.
In her spare time, Chloe likes to garden and spend time with her grandchildren.
As well as being a herbalist Chloe is an events first aider and chemical free beekeeper.
At Helpful Herbs
We produce fresh batches of herbal remedies using high-quality, natural ingredients – many locally grown and sources from Roslin, near Edinburgh in Scotland. We respect the environment.
All products are vegetarian and animal cruelty free.
Salve ointments and skin care for moisturising, soothing and antiseptic use.
Our moisturising salves/ointments are made from either Chamomile, Chickweed, Comfrey, Lemon Balm, or Marigold petals. We also offer a wrinkle-reducing skin soother and a simple, odourless version.
Tinctures and glycerols
A convenient way to take herbs by adding a teaspoon of mixture to water or juice.
Herb teas
Our loose-leaf herbal teas are harvested locally, with extra herbs sourced from reputable suppliers. These teas support common ailments such as digestive issues, fatigue, urinary problems, coughs, and sleep difficulties – all while tasting great. Choose between summery flavours, lemony tangs, a bitter nip or oriental spices to enjoy while easing ailments.
Honeycomb and wax from Roslin chemical free bees.
Our herbs can be bought in traditional mixtures or made up to individual requirements.
Products can be posted or collected locally in Roslin.
Natural health checks
We hope to help you maximise your health, energy and outlook.
For a bespoke herbal prescription, book a herbal session with Chloe. She will discuss your symptoms and goals. Then provide natural health advice, including herbs that are suitable for you, nutrients you may need, the best for you to get them and design a personalized treatment plan including lifestyle tips.
Iridology eye readings
You can also book a full Iridology eye reading session, where Chloe will identify areas prone to being under or overactive. Your iris image will be displayed on a laptop screen for you to see, and you’ll receive a copy of the images along with relevant information. These sessions are enjoyable, interesting, and thought-provoking.
Book consultations on ‘Book In’ tab.
Consultations are in person in midlothian or online through zoom.
Home visits are available at an extra cost.
Workshops by arrangement include sampling Helpful Herbs’ products, herbal foraging, herbal identification quiz, ointment/salve making, herb infused vinegar making, kombucha making, sprouting seeds, support for people with cancer, planting seeds, bee herbal health, iridology or a workshop of your choice.
One to one skills sessions. 1 – 2 hour training.(£40 -£80) £15 per extra person.
Group talks by arrangement.
For all workshop enquiries email: [email protected]
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What is the right herb for me?
Often there is a herb particularly suited to you. Usually herbalists combine up to 10 herbs to support a person’s health, these can be modified for safe use with pharmaceutical medications. People taking many medications may use gentle supports such as tissue salts to provide further support and use drop doses of tinctures and glycerols.
Herbs can be bought in traditional mixtures or made up to individual requirements.
Which herbs to use?
Helpful herbs mostly uses European and American herbs, whereever possible we use locally sourced herbs. However we stock well-known herbs from all over the world, using trusted wholesale herbal companies, which carry out rigorous assessment of quality and identification of active principles. https://rutlandbio.com/ https://herbalapothecaryuk.com/
What conditions can herbs help with?
Acne, allergies, anaemia, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, benign arrhythmia, birthing, bloating, blood pressure imbalance, blood sugar balancing, supporting cancer treatment, chronic fatigue, colds, conception, constipation, coughs, depression, diverticulitis, dry skin, cancer, constipation, digestive problems, eczema, fibromyalgia, flu, frequent infections, gum problems, halitosis, heart support, hormonal imbalance (including menopause, perimenopause, premenstrual tension, puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding etc), high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, liver support, lung support, menopausal symptoms, muscle cramps, nutrition, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, rashes, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary infections, weight optimisation and many more!
Support for people with cancer
We use collaberative medicine to support cancer treatments.
Maximise healing potential
Herbs and healthy living give your body a chance to maximise its healing potential so you can take less medications and enjoy a better quality of life with your condition.
Great Herbal medicine teachers
Richard Schultz
The recipes used are either Helpful herbs mixtures, traditional mixes or devised by one of The Association of Master Herbalists dynamic teachers, Richard Schultz.
Dr Christopher
His teacher, Dr. Christopher, drew a huge following in America in the 70’s. His miraculous results and down to earth advice remains a great inspiration. He advocated a life in balance with nature.
Resting on Sundays
Dr Christopher advised to use herbs 6 out of 7 days a week, resting on Sundays. He said this prevents the body getting lazy and used to the herbal formula. It’s best to have a day off so the body has to do the work itself.
He promoted eating plenty of fresh vegetables, seeds and grains; cutting out all meat and dairy produce; correct eating patterns; plenty of fresh air and exercise; following your heart; regular juice fasting; and using herbs to support excretion of toxins especially in your vulnerable areas. This maintains health, energy, optimal body weight, skin condition, fertility and longevity.
Other main teachers
Jill R. Davies
Author of The Living Herbalist, The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural healing and Nutrition plus 22 others. https://shop.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/
Kitty Campion
Author of The handbook of Herbal health, A Women’s herbal, The Holistic Family Herbal, The Family medical herbal, Menopause naturally, Holistic herbal for mother and Baby, The Handbook of Herbal beauty, Vegetarian Encyclopedia. https://www.kittycampion.co.uk/healing-books/
Yael Spyer -Scottish Herb School
Association of Master Herbalists (AMH) Scottish herbalists
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https://www.rosyherbalist.co.uk (Falkland, Cupar)
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