About Granary Herbs

The Story of Granary Herbs

Granary Herbs was founded in 1991 by Christine Brown with a clear vision: to provide exceptional-quality herbal tinctures and traditional herbal preparations for professionally qualified Medical Herbalists. From its beginnings in Kent, Granary Herbs earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and authenticity, becoming a trusted supplier to herbal practitioners throughout the United Kingdom.

Christine’s dedication to herbal medicine went far beyond running a business. Herbalism was her lifelong passion and vocation. She devoted countless hours to growing, sourcing, preparing, and refining herbal remedies, always striving for the highest standards. Her knowledge of medicinal plants, traditional preparations, and herbal practice was widely respected by fellow herbalists, many of whom valued not only her products but also her generosity, wisdom, and willingness to share her experience.

Like the renowned Austrian herbalist Maria Treben, Christine possessed a deep understanding of herbs and their traditional uses. Her commitment to quality and craftsmanship was evident in every remedy produced by Granary Herbs. Through her work, she built lasting relationships within the herbal community and earned the trust and admiration of practitioners who relied on her preparations in their professional practice.

Her Swedish Bitters became renowned and for several decades, she supplied Balwins in London with high-quality Swedish Bitters.

Granary Herbs was never simply a company to Christine—it was the expression of a lifetime devoted to herbs and natural healing traditions. From the gardens and workshops in Kent, she created remedies with meticulous care, using traditional methods and carefully selected ingredients. Her dedication established Granary Herbs as a name associated with integrity, expertise, and quality.

In 2022, after more than three decades of service to the herbal community, Christine retired and entrusted Granary Herbs to Medical Herbalist Milena Moore. The transition represented a natural continuation of the values and traditions on which the business was founded.

Milena’s connection with Granary Herbs began more than twenty years earlier. She first met Christine in 2001 while studying to become a Medical Herbalist. During her training and throughout her professional career, Milena regularly used Granary Herbs products and remedies in her practice. Over the years, a professional relationship grew into a valued friendship, united by a shared passion for herbal medicine and a commitment to high standards of herbal preparation.

With over twenty years of clinical herbal experience, Milena now carries forward Christine’s legacy while remaining true to the principles that have guided Granary Herbs since its founding. Every tincture, cream, powder, and traditional remedy is prepared with the same attention to detail, respect for the plants, and dedication to quality that Christine established.

Today, Granary Herbs continues to create traditional herbal remedies from its base in Kent, combining decades of experience with a deep respect for herbal traditions. Under Milena’s stewardship, the business remains committed to producing carefully crafted preparations that honour Christine Brown’s vision while ensuring that the legacy of Granary Herbs continues for future generations.