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Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Ancient Druidic and Norse plant wisdom carried through medieval Europe — hedgerow herbs, sacred trees, and forest plants woven into folk healing and ritual.

Northern & Western Europe

History & Philosophy

Origins

Celtic and Norse herbalism predates written record, rooted in pre-Christian Druidic plant lore and the healing references found in Norse sagas and Eddas, later carried forward through medieval European monastic tradition after Christianization.

Core philosophy

Certain trees and plants — oak, yew, elder, mistletoe — held sacred or ritual significance alongside their medicinal use, reflecting a worldview where healing, seasonal cycle, and spiritual meaning were closely intertwined.

Practiced today

The tradition survives mainly through folk herbalism, hedgerow plant knowledge, and modern revivalist interest in Druidic and Norse-influenced herbal practice, rather than as a formally licensed medical system.

Herbs, foods & remedies

89 herbs traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Digestive Issues, Skin Health, Wound Healing.

Aaron's Rod (Mullein)

Verbascum thapsus

CoughEar InfectionRespiratory Issues

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Digestive IssuesLiver SupportUTI

Angelica (Garden)

Angelica archangelica

Digestive IssuesRespiratory IssuesCirculation

Ash Leaf

Fraxinus excelsior

ArthritisEdemaFever

Betony (Wood Betony)

Betonica officinalis

HeadacheAnxietyDigestive Issues

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Eye HealthCirculationDiabetes

Birch Leaf

Betula pendula

Kidney SupportUTIArthritis

Blackberry Leaf

Rubus fruticosus

DiarrheaSore ThroatWound Healing

Blackthorn (Sloe)

Prunus spinosa

Sore ThroatDigestive IssuesFever

Bog Myrtle (Sweet Gale)

Myrica gale

Insect RepellentSkin HealthDigestive Issues

Borage

Borago officinalis

StressFatigueHormonal Imbalance

Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentum

Heart HealthVaricose VeinsCirculation

Burdock Root

Arctium lappa

Skin HealthAcneLiver Support

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Skin HealthWound HealingEczema

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

AnxietyInsomniaDigestive Issues

Celandine

Chelidonium majus

Liver SupportSkin HealthWarts

Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

Digestive IssuesLiver SupportFever

Chamomile (German)

Matricaria chamomilla

AnxietyInsomniaDigestive Issues

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

Hormonal ImbalanceMenopauseAnxiety

Cleavers (Goose Grass)

Galium verum

Lymph SupportUTISkin Health

Cleavers (Goosegrass)

Galium aparine

LymphKidney SupportSkin Health

Clover (Red Clover)

Trifolium pratense

MenopauseHormonal ImbalanceCholesterol

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara

CoughRespiratory IssuesAsthma

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Wound HealingBone HealthArthritis

Corn Silk (Zea)

Zea mays

UTIKidney SupportEdema

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Liver SupportDetoxDigestive Issues

Elder (Sambucus)

Sambucus nigra

ColdFluImmune Support

Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Immune SupportCommon ColdFlu

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Respiratory IssuesCoughDigestive Issues

Elecampane Root

Inula helenium

Respiratory IssuesDigestive IssuesImmune Support

Eyebright

Euphrasia officinalis

Eye HealthAllergiesCommon Cold

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

MigraineHeadacheInflammation

Fumitory

Fumaria officinalis

Liver SupportSkin HealthDigestive Issues

Golden Rod

Solidago virgaurea

Kidney SupportUTIEdema

Ground Ivy

Glechoma hederacea

Respiratory IssuesKidney SupportInflammation

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Heart HealthHigh Blood PressureAnxiety

Hazel (Sacred Hazel)

Corylus avellana

FeverDiarrheaSkin Health

Heartsease

Viola tricolor

Skin HealthEczemaAcne

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

UTIArthritisInsomnia

Hemp Agrimony

Eupatorium cannabinum

Immune SupportLiver SupportFever

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41 foods traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Inflammation, Digestive Issues, Immune Support.

Aronia (Chokeberry)

fruit

Heart HealthBlood SugarCancer Prevention

Atlantic Salmon

protein

Heart HealthInflammationBrain Fog

Barley

grain

CholesterolDiabetesDigestive Issues

Bilberry

fruit

Eye HealthBlood SugarInflammation

Blackberry (Bramble)

fruit

InflammationDigestive IssuesCancer Prevention

Blackcurrant

fruit

Immune SupportEye HealthInflammation

Burdock Root (Burdok)

vegetable

DetoxLiver SupportDigestive Issues

Carrageenan (Irish Moss)

seaweed

Digestive IssuesThyroidImmune Support

Cloudberry

fruit

Immune SupportInflammationDigestive Issues

Crab Apple

fruit

Digestive IssuesCholesterolBlood Sugar

Crowberry (Krøkebær)

fruit

Immune SupportInflammationUrinary Health

Dandelion Greens

vegetable

Liver SupportDetoxDigestive Issues

Dulse (Sea Vegetable)

seaweed

ThyroidBone HealthDetox

Elder Flower

fruit

Immune SupportRespiratory IssuesInflammation

Elderberry

fruit

Immune SupportInflammationRespiratory Issues

Flaxseed

fat

CholesterolHormonal ImbalanceConstipation

Gooseberry

fruit

Immune SupportDigestive IssuesBlood Sugar

Hawthorn Berry

fruit

Heart HealthCholesterolDigestive Issues

Heather Honey

sweetener

Immune SupportWound HealingRespiratory Issues

Herring

protein

Heart HealthInflammationBone Health

Horseradish

spice

Immune SupportSinusDigestive Issues

Kale

vegetable

Bone HealthCancer PreventionAnemia

Leek

vegetable

Heart HealthDigestive IssuesBone Health

Lingonberry

fruit

Urinary HealthImmune SupportInflammation

Meadowsweet

beverage

Digestive IssuesInflammationHeadache

Nettle

vegetable

AnemiaArthritisImmune Support

Oats

grain

CholesterolDigestive IssuesBlood Sugar

Parsnip

vegetable

Digestive IssuesImmune SupportBlood Sugar

Raspberry (Rasberi)

fruit

Immune SupportInflammationBlood Sugar

Rose Hip

fruit

Immune SupportInflammationArthritis

Rowan Berry

fruit

Immune SupportDigestive IssuesHigh Blood Pressure

Rye

grain

Digestive IssuesBlood SugarHeart Health

Sea Purslane (Halimione)

vegetable

Heart HealthBlood SugarDigestive Issues

Sloe Berry (Blackthorn)

fruit

Digestive IssuesImmune SupportInflammation

Sorrel (Rumex)

vegetable

AnemiaDigestive IssuesLiver Support

Swede (Rutabaga)

vegetable

Cancer PreventionDigestive IssuesImmune Support

Turnip

vegetable

Cancer PreventionBone HealthDigestive Issues

Watercress

vegetable

Cancer PreventionBone HealthImmune Support

Wild Garlic (Ramsons)

vegetable

Immune SupportHeart HealthCirculation

Wild Strawberry

fruit

Immune SupportDigestive IssuesInflammation

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20 juices traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Immune Support, Digestive Issues, Inflammation.

Bilberry Eye Health Tonic

Bilberries, Water, Honey

Eye HealthMemoryCirculation

Blackthorn Sloe Fortifying Shot

Sloe berries, Water, Honey

Immune SupportDigestive IssuesConstipation

Dandelion Root Liver Cleansing Tonic

Dandelion root, Water, Honey

Liver SupportDetoxDigestive Issues

Dulse Seaweed Mineral Water

Dried dulse seaweed, Water, Lemon

ThyroidBone HealthAnemia

Elderberry Immune Syrup Tonic

Elderberries, Honey, Ginger

Immune SupportRespiratory IssuesInflammation

Hawthorn Berry Heart Tonic

Hawthorn berries, Water, Honey

Heart HealthHigh Blood PressureCirculation

Heather Honey Non-Alcoholic Mead Tonic

Heather honey, Water, Lemon

Immune SupportWound HealingDigestive Issues

Meadowsweet Digestive Soothing Tonic

Meadowsweet flowers, Water, Honey

Digestive IssuesInflammationHeartburn

Mullein Leaf Respiratory Soothing Tonic

Mullein leaves, Water, Honey

Respiratory IssuesAsthmaImmune Support

Nettle Iron Spring Tonic

Stinging nettle leaves, Lemon, Apple

AnemiaFatigueHair Loss

Oat Straw Calcium Restorative Tonic

Oat straw, Water, Honey

Bone HealthAnxietyInsomnia

Pine Needle Vitamin C Cold-Brew Tonic

Young pine needles, Cold water, Honey

Immune SupportRespiratory IssuesFatigue

Red Clover Blossom Hormonal Tonic

Red clover blossoms, Water, Honey

MenopauseHormonal ImbalanceBone Health

Rosehip Vitamin C Blast

Wild rosehips, Water, Honey

Immune SupportArthritisAging

Rowan Berry Protective Tonic

Rowan berries, Water, Honey

Immune SupportDigestive IssuesConstipation

Sloe Berry Iron Tonic

Sloe berries, Water, Honey

Digestive IssuesConstipationAnemia

Thyme Antiseptic Immune Tonic

Fresh thyme, Lemon, Honey

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportInflammation

Watercress Spring Detox Tonic

Fresh watercress, Lemon, Apple

DetoxLiver SupportThyroid

Wild Garlic Spring Cleansing Tonic

Wild garlic (ramsons), Lemon, Water

DetoxHeart HealthHigh Blood Pressure

Yarrow Fever Breaking Tonic

Yarrow flowers, Water, Honey

FeverImmune SupportDigestive Issues

20 salves & topicals traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Inflammation, Skin Health, Wound Healing.

Beeswax Pine Resin Drawing Salve

salve

Beeswax, Pine resin, Olive oil

Wound HealingSkin HealthInflammation

Birch Bark Antiseptic Compress

compress

Birch bark extract, Warm water, Honey

Wound HealingSkin HealthInflammation

Bog Myrtle Insect Repellent Balm

balm

Bog myrtle (Sweet gale) extract, Beeswax, Coconut oil

Skin HealthInflammationWound Healing

Chickweed Itch-Relief Cream

cream

Chickweed herb, Shea butter, Calendula oil

EczemaSkin HealthInflammation

Cleavers Lymph Compress

compress

Cleavers herb extract, Warm water, Olive oil

DetoxCirculationInflammation

Comfrey Celtic Bone-Knit Salve

salve

Comfrey root, Olive oil, Beeswax

Bone HealthArthritisWound Healing

Elder Flower Healing Salve

salve

Elderflower, Olive oil, Beeswax

Wound HealingSkin HealthEczema

Heather Flower Soothing Balm

balm

Heather flower extract, Shea butter, Beeswax

Skin HealthEczemaInflammation

Horsetail Silica Hair Rinse

wash

Horsetail herb tea, Apple cider vinegar, Rosemary oil

Hair LossBone HealthSkin Health

Meadowsweet Pain Compress

compress

Meadowsweet herb, Warm water, Honey

InflammationArthritisWound Healing

Nettle Hair Rinse (Celtic)

wash

Nettle leaf tea, Apple cider vinegar, Rosemary oil

Hair LossSkin HealthInflammation

Oat Soothing Bath Compress

compress

Colloidal oat extract, Lavender oil, Warm water

EczemaSkin HealthInflammation

Plantain Leaf Wound Poultice

poultice

Broadleaf plantain, Honey, Olive oil

Wound HealingInflammationSkin Health

Rosehip Seed Scar Oil

oil-blend

Rosehip seed oil, Vitamin E oil, Helichrysum oil

Wound HealingSkin HealthAging

Seaweed (Dulse) Detox Compress

compress

Dulse seaweed extract, Warm water, Aloe vera

DetoxThyroidSkin Health

Sloe Berry Astringent Wash

wash

Sloe berry extract, Witch hazel, Rose water

Skin HealthAcneInflammation

St. John's Wort Celtic Nerve Oil

oil-blend

St. John's Wort flowers, Olive oil, Lavender oil

DepressionInflammationWound Healing

Wild Garlic Antiseptic Wash

wash

Wild garlic (Ramsons) extract, Honey, Aloe vera

Wound HealingImmune SupportSkin Health

Woundwort (Stachys) Healing Salve

salve

Woundwort (Stachys) herb, Olive oil, Beeswax

Wound HealingSkin HealthInflammation

Yarrow Wound Compress

compress

Yarrow herb, Honey, Warm water

Wound HealingInflammationSkin Health

20 supplements traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Inflammation, Digestive Issues, Immune Support.

Agrimony Extract

capsule

Digestive IssuesLiver SupportWound Healing

Bilberry Extract (OPC)

capsule

Eye HealthCirculationAging

Bog Myrtle Extract

capsule

Digestive IssuesInflammationImmune Support

Burdock Root Extract

capsule

Skin HealthDetoxLiver Support

Cleavers Herb Extract

capsule

DetoxKidney SupportSkin Health

Dandelion Root Extract

capsule

Liver SupportDetoxDigestive Issues

Devil's Bit Scabious Extract

capsule

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportInflammation

Elderberry Standardised Extract

capsule

Immune SupportRespiratory IssuesInflammation

Eyebright Extract

capsule

Eye HealthImmune SupportInflammation

Fumitory Extract

capsule

Liver SupportSkin HealthDigestive Issues

Hawthorn Berry Extract

capsule

Heart HealthHigh Blood PressureCirculation

Horsetail (Silica) Extract

capsule

Bone HealthHair LossSkin Health

Meadowsweet Extract

capsule

InflammationDigestive IssuesNausea

Nettle Leaf Extract

capsule

InflammationAllergiesKidney Support

Red Clover Isoflavone Extract

capsule

MenopauseHormonal ImbalanceBone Health

Sea Kelp Iodine

capsule

ThyroidWeight LossFatigue

St. John's Wort (Celtic Grade)

capsule

DepressionAnxietyInsomnia

Vervain Extract

capsule

StressAnxietyInsomnia

Wild Garlic Extract

capsule

Heart HealthCholesterolImmune Support

Wood Betony Extract

capsule

AnxietyStressDigestive Issues

20 essential oils traditionally used within Celtic & Norse Herbalism — most often for Inflammation, Immune Support, Skin Health.

Angelica Root (Nordic) Oil

massage

Digestive IssuesStressFatigue

Birch Bud Oil

topical

DetoxInflammationSkin Health

Bog Myrtle Oil

topical

InflammationSkin HealthFatigue

Clary Sage (British) Oil

massage

Hormonal ImbalanceMenopausePCOS

Cloudberry Seed Oil

topical

Skin HealthAgingInflammation

Crowberry Oil

topical

Skin HealthInflammationAging

Elder Flower Oil

topical

Skin HealthInflammationImmune Support

Heather Flower Absolute

diffuser

StressAnxietyInsomnia

Juniper Berry (Scottish) Oil

massage

DetoxKidney SupportArthritis

Labrador Tea Oil

inhalation

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportStress

Lovage Root Oil

massage

DetoxDigestive IssuesKidney Support

Meadowsweet Oil

topical

InflammationDigestive IssuesArthritis

Northern Lights Black Spruce Oil

diffuser

FatigueRespiratory IssuesStress

Scots Pine Oil

inhalation

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportFatigue

Scots Pine Resin Oil

inhalation

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportStress

Sea Buckthorn (Nordic) Oil

topical

Skin HealthAgingWound Healing

Sweet Cicely Oil

diffuser

Digestive IssuesFatigueStress

Wild Rose (Rosa canina) Hip Oil

topical

Skin HealthAgingImmune Support

Wild Thyme Oil

diffuser

Immune SupportRespiratory IssuesInflammation

Yarrow Oil

topical

InflammationWound HealingCirculation