Phytobrief
Withania - A Useful Adjunct with SSRI's For Anx...
Withania is one of our most treasured herbs, particularly at present with raised stress levels and increased incidence of conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.
Withania - A Useful Adjunct with SSRI's For Anx...
Withania is one of our most treasured herbs, particularly at present with raised stress levels and increased incidence of conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.
Seasonal Allergies
While allergic rhinitis is most often seen in springtime, it is not exclusively a springtime condition. As the seasons move into autumn then winter, our body’s also go through a...
Seasonal Allergies
While allergic rhinitis is most often seen in springtime, it is not exclusively a springtime condition. As the seasons move into autumn then winter, our body’s also go through a...
Valerian - More than just a sleeping aid
Roots of the European and northern Asian herb Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), are well known for their relaxant and anxiolytic properties, and usefulness in the management of insomnia and mild anxiety.
Valerian - More than just a sleeping aid
Roots of the European and northern Asian herb Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), are well known for their relaxant and anxiolytic properties, and usefulness in the management of insomnia and mild anxiety.
Cognitive Decline & Phytomedicine
Alterations in cognitive function and relative decline occur for numerous reasons, from lifestyle choices and ageing to chronic illness, stress, genetic predisposition, medication use, or microbial infection.
Cognitive Decline & Phytomedicine
Alterations in cognitive function and relative decline occur for numerous reasons, from lifestyle choices and ageing to chronic illness, stress, genetic predisposition, medication use, or microbial infection.
Detox & Digestion
Detoxification is a crucial function of the liver that is directly impacted by the gastrointestinal (GI) system and food utilisation.
Detox & Digestion
Detoxification is a crucial function of the liver that is directly impacted by the gastrointestinal (GI) system and food utilisation.
Pomegranate & Nasturtium for Chemoprevention
The health promoting and medicinal properties of pomegranate have been intensively researched over the past decade, and it seems that the more scientists look the more they are finding about...
Pomegranate & Nasturtium for Chemoprevention
The health promoting and medicinal properties of pomegranate have been intensively researched over the past decade, and it seems that the more scientists look the more they are finding about...
Post-Viral Health: The Recovery Syndrome
The concept and diagnosis of post-viral syndrome is no new phenomenon. It is a common secondary onset disorder from an original infection often preceding or directly after an acute or...
Post-Viral Health: The Recovery Syndrome
The concept and diagnosis of post-viral syndrome is no new phenomenon. It is a common secondary onset disorder from an original infection often preceding or directly after an acute or...
KUMERAHOU: Bronchial agent
This native plant was highly esteemed by northern Māori, and its healing reputation extended to other regions of Aotearoa where it also became sought after.
KUMERAHOU: Bronchial agent
This native plant was highly esteemed by northern Māori, and its healing reputation extended to other regions of Aotearoa where it also became sought after.
HOHERIA: An Accessible Winter Herb
Hoheria populnea (hoheria), otherwise known as houhere, hōhere, lacebark and ribbonwood, is a variable species which has many different varieties and often hybridises.
HOHERIA: An Accessible Winter Herb
Hoheria populnea (hoheria), otherwise known as houhere, hōhere, lacebark and ribbonwood, is a variable species which has many different varieties and often hybridises.
Herbal Clinical Support This Allergy Season
Allergy conditions are on the rise globally, with a high prevalence in New Zealand. So, with the arrival of spring, more clients in clinic with be afflicted with pollen or...
Herbal Clinical Support This Allergy Season
Allergy conditions are on the rise globally, with a high prevalence in New Zealand. So, with the arrival of spring, more clients in clinic with be afflicted with pollen or...
NZ Natives Topically for First Aid
NZ Natives Topically for First Aid Posted: February 2020Author: Suzy Walsh, Naturopath | Medical Herbalist | BNat, mNMHNZOften as herbalists we are focused on chronic health conditions. However, first aid...
NZ Natives Topically for First Aid
NZ Natives Topically for First Aid Posted: February 2020Author: Suzy Walsh, Naturopath | Medical Herbalist | BNat, mNMHNZOften as herbalists we are focused on chronic health conditions. However, first aid...
MANUKA: For Stress & Mood
Posted: June 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is common throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and as medical herbalists in this country, we appreciate its...
MANUKA: For Stress & Mood
Posted: June 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is common throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and as medical herbalists in this country, we appreciate its...
Unique Properties of Herbal Glycetracts
Posted: September 2021Author: Sharlene Bennett | BHSc, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip Med Herb The easy clinical application of herbal glycetract’s helps with patient compliance, better patient care and clinical outcome. One of...
Unique Properties of Herbal Glycetracts
Posted: September 2021Author: Sharlene Bennett | BHSc, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip Med Herb The easy clinical application of herbal glycetract’s helps with patient compliance, better patient care and clinical outcome. One of...
Kānuka & inflammation
Posted: December 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Inflammation is a component of most, if not all illnesses, and can be both acute or chronic....
Kānuka & inflammation
Posted: December 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Inflammation is a component of most, if not all illnesses, and can be both acute or chronic....
Top Natives for Super Digestion Support
Posted: December 2021Author: Sharlene Bennett | BHSc, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip Med Herb Helping support everyday digestion is a growing area, as many of us experience some sort of stomach discomfort, or...
Top Natives for Super Digestion Support
Posted: December 2021Author: Sharlene Bennett | BHSc, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip Med Herb Helping support everyday digestion is a growing area, as many of us experience some sort of stomach discomfort, or...
Chronic Inflammation & Brain Health
Brain inflammation is linked to disease states including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia.
Chronic Inflammation & Brain Health
Brain inflammation is linked to disease states including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia.