Now that the manic rush of the celebration season has given way to long gentle summer’s days, our bodies deserve a little of…
More than just the bane of Summer BBQs, bites from mozzies and sand-flies can have nasty consequences. Thankfully there are a…
Crazy? Stressed? Yes, often Christmas and the weeks leading up to it can be hectic, and we need all the support we can get.…
Those who are prone to heartburn, indigestion, or bowel irritability will sometimes look upon social engagements with dread,…
Traditionally used by Maori not only as a medicine but also as a significant part of many ceremonies, Kawakawa is an important…
For some it is a benign cluster of white spots on the chin, for others an oily blanket of painful lumps across the back and…
The unique therapeutic properties of New Zealand’s native herbs were recognised and developed by Maori as part of a complex…
Ribwort is a herb you have probably seen many, many days of your life, but perhaps been unaware of. For such an unassuming…
Seasonal sensitivities are all too common in New Zealand, and the degree of symptoms can vary from just plain annoying to…
The beauty of natural skin care for treating common skin conditions is that they are effective short term and safe to use long…
Using herbs both internally and externally for joint pain, sprains or strains helps to not only reduce the symptoms of pain and…
Coughs come in many shapes and forms – wet, dry, chesty, hacking, tickly, deep, productive – which is perhaps why herbal…
Many of us feel the cold more acutely than others; poor circulation can cause all sorts of health problems including chilblains,…
Supporting your immune system is something that natural medicine excels at. Herbs have been used since the dawn of humanity to…
Medicinal honeys are known for their healing properties, and when the honey bee met the Manuka bush, nature’s alchemy created…
There is much focus on how to look after our little ones through the winter months, and with good reason, but what about…
Echinacea is an incredibly powerful and effective medicine when it is of good quality and used correctly. In regards to quality,…
We all have specific memories of having colds as a child, and the remedies Mum or Dad or Grandma used to help us get better;…
With the staggering number of pills, capsules and tablets available on the market, the option of taking a liquid herbal…
For centuries thyme has been used for all manner of coughs, colds and sore throats. It was often prescribed as a syrup and was…