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Post Viral Recovery, Fatigue and Exhaustion
We often treat acutely when clients are unwell with infection. This is an essential approach to help ease symptomatic relief and discomfort, alongside helping inhibit any further infection spread or onset...
Post Viral Recovery, Fatigue and Exhaustion
We often treat acutely when clients are unwell with infection. This is an essential approach to help ease symptomatic relief and discomfort, alongside helping inhibit any further infection spread or onset...
Effective Uses of New Zealand Native Plants in ...
In a world where an increasing number of plant species are under threat of extinction due to over-harvesting, loss of habitat or climate change, here in New Zealand we are...
Effective Uses of New Zealand Native Plants in ...
In a world where an increasing number of plant species are under threat of extinction due to over-harvesting, loss of habitat or climate change, here in New Zealand we are...
Locally grown herbs for lung health
There are many reasons for the quality of New Zealand grown plants, including the relative youth of our landmass, the richness of our soils carved from volcanoes, rainforests and other...
Locally grown herbs for lung health
There are many reasons for the quality of New Zealand grown plants, including the relative youth of our landmass, the richness of our soils carved from volcanoes, rainforests and other...
Topical Applications: Calendula, Karamū, Mānuka
Posted: November 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Karamū (Coprosma robusta) is a relatively small native tree found throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It is fast-growing and like...
Topical Applications: Calendula, Karamū, Mānuka
Posted: November 2022Author: Phil Rasmussen | M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H. Karamū (Coprosma robusta) is a relatively small native tree found throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It is fast-growing and like...
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...
MĀNUKA: 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...
MĀNUKA: 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...