We are happy to publish our Herbal Remedies book which shares well loved and utilised remedies collected by Zarqa YousUf and Mounira Laldji.

The women involved in our English classes showed an interest in sharing herbal remedies that come from the South Asian and African regions. The women attending the ESOL classes, who were born in Pakistan and Sudan, recounted tales of their grandparents and other family members who served as the village herbalist, often having a queue of people outside their family home seeking assistance for different health issues.

The collection includes cures and solutions for several common afflictions including indigestion, insomnia and migraines.

These women have brought with them the knowledge and wisdom that has been handed down to the younger members of their family, thereby preserving the herbal medicine tradition from their homeland. They also experiment and formulate their own remedies.

Made in 2026.

Produced by Steel City Community Consultancy Ltd and funded via Rotherham Council.

You can view the publication and download a PDF copy below.