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The Onion Testimonial, a customer review of a remedy from Kitchen Medicine

'This is a simple testimonial of how an onion poultice helped me recover from pneumonia symptoms. The effect was so dramatic that I wanted to share it in case it may help others too. It is NOT a medical substitute and has NO medical claim'.

CJ Jackson has been the CEO of Billingsgate Seafood School since 2005. As a charity, based above the largest inland fish market in the UK, CJ and her team deliver a large range of courses for children and schools, industry training and general public as part of a ‘food lovers’ programme. As a food writer and teacher, CJ has spent the last 25 years trying to encourage people to become confident seafood cooks producing family meals as part of a balanced diet, but also fabulous food to share with friends.

Her new cookbook is called the Great British Seafood Revival, out now. 

Beautifully produced and suitable for all abilities, these books make a thoughtful and practical Christmas gift for anyone looking to learn, improve or polish their flytying skills.

Perfect for anyone fascinated by the origins of plant-based medicine, this beautifully crafted book brings together centuries of herbal tradition, exploring how healer John Parkinson used plants to restore health and vitality - and how these practices continue to shape modern natural therapies today.

🌿 Inside you’ll find:
• Insightful historical accounts of herbal medicine
• Detailed profiles of traditional healing plants
• Explanations of how ancient remedies have evolved
• Contemporary uses of herbs in wellness and everyday life
• Lovely illustrations that bring the world of botanicals to life

Whether for a budding herbalist, a history lover, or someone simply curious about natural healing, The Herbalist Bible is an educational, inspiring, and treasured addition to any bookshelf.

The author Malcolm explains in his introduction why he has included as much as he can of Lancashire as possible, using the old boundaries. Fear not! This book deals with the County Palatine of Lancaster, its boundaries are pre-1974 ones. I will put a link on our website news page which explains it all!