Foraging and Herbal Medicine in Edinburgh and Glasgow - Inside Story Teacast - Ep.13

Put the kettle on and come foraging with us in Edinburgh. Lucy talks to Catriona and Soraya of Grass Roots Remedies, a worker's co-operative in Edinburgh and Glasgow who believe herbal medicine is the medicine of the people and should be open to everyone. We talk about the wild plants growing all around us in Scotland, even in the city, and how to gather them gently and well. From nettles and hawthorn to the remedies, teas and infused vinegars you can make in your own kitchen, this is a lovely, practical way into foraging and plant lore, whether you are a complete beginner or already have a basket on your arm. In this episode: • How Catriona and Soraya came to herbalism and foraging • Low impact, ecological foraging and how to forage responsibly in Britain • Common wild plants in Scotland and their food and medicinal uses • Simple home remedies, herbal teas and seasonal recipes • Community herbalism and the Wester Hailes Community Herbal Medicine Clinic • Tips for visitors who want to try foraging on a trip to Scotland About Grass Roots Remedies Grass Roots Remedies is a worker's co-operative based in Edinburgh and Glasgow. They run practical herbal medicine and foraging courses online and in person, run the Wester Hailes Community Herbal Medicine Clinic, grow herbs in their medicine garden at the Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North Edinburgh, and make simple resources so people can practise herbalism at home. Foraging walks and courses with Grass Roots Remedies • Foraging and herbal walks: seasonal walks in and around Edinburgh, including community orchards and their herb garden at Lauriston Farm. Gentle, slow walks with a herbal tea along the way. • Wild Things foraging course: a course in wild food and medicine. Join in person in Edinburgh (at Lauriston Farm) or Glasgow (at their allotment in Pollok Park) or take it fully online from anywhere in the world. • Grass Roots Herbal Foundations: a longer course for anyone who wants to become a home or community herbalist, online or blended with time at the herb farm. • Workshops: seasonal remedy making and plant sessions through the year. • Pricing: courses are offered on a sliding scale. Website: grassrootsremedies.co.uk Email: hello@grassrootsremedies.co.uk Instagram and Facebook: @grassrootsremedies