The Herbal Shop and Clinic

Lovely Spring. Traditionally a time for a bit of "Spring cleaning" with anti parasitic treatment and also gut pathogen or microbiome rebalancing known as a w**d, seed and feed in herbal terms. Contact us for advice regarding digestive health generally as well as treatment for any digestive system complaint.

With mid winter now upon us, it is a great time to be taking effective immune support. Let our qualified practitioners sort out the best options for you. We also offer individualised treatment for respiratory infections and viruses so you can recover more quickly. Pop in or ring us. We do courier as well.

Closed on Saturdays till further notice. So sorry for any inconvenience. Shop hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Worried about the HRT shortage in NZ? Don't worry, tailormade herbal medicine can support those with perimenopause extremely well and support your health and well being holistically. Think about giving herbs a try. They can work a treat.

We will be closed all Easter. Sorry for any inconvenience lovely herbal whanau. Enjoy the holiday.

The drop in temperature recently has us thinking flu season must be just around the corner.

With back to school viruses doing the rounds and the beginning of Autumn approaching, it is always a good idea to get ahead with boosting your immune system.

We have a huge range of immune protective herbs and products available here, along with active infection support.

Give us a call and we can help over the phone with a liquid herbal blend, herbal tablets, essential oils and more.
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A full moon is coming up next Sunday.

The perfect time to start a parasite cleanse is 3 days before a full moon, as the parasite life cycle is influenced by the phases of the moon.

Have you tried our Parasite Cleanse herbal formula? We offer a natural protocol to help in reducing your parasite load.

It is always a good idea to de-worm yourself and everyone else in the family 1 to 2 times per year, especially if you have pets.

Give us a call today, we are happy to help 🙂

Please share our Christmas Hours.

Seasons Greeting to our wonderful customers.
Christmas Hours
Sat 23 Dec CLOSED
Mon 25 Dec CLOSED
Tues 26 Dec CLOSED
Wed 27 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Thurs 28 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Fri 29 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Sat 30 Dec OPEN 9am to 1pm
Mon 1 Jan CLOSED
Tues 2 Jan CLOSED
Wed 3 Jan OPEN 9am to 5pm

Update on Christmas Hours...

Seasons Greeting to our wonderful customers.
Christmas Hours
Sat 23 Dec CLOSED
Mon 25 Dec CLOSED
Tues 26 Dec CLOSED
Wed 27 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Thurs 28 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Fri 29 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Sat 30 Dec OPEN 9am to 1pm
Mon 1 Jan CLOSED
Tues 2 Jan CLOSED
Wed 3 Jan OPEN 9am to 5pm

Seasons Greeting to our wonderful customers.
Christmas Hours
Sat 23 Dec CLOSED
Mon 25 Dec CLOSED
Tues 26 Dec CLOSED
Wed 27 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Thurs 28 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Fri 29 Dec OPEN 9am to 3pm
Sat 30 Dec OPEN 9am to 1pm
Mon 1 Jan CLOSED
Tues 2 Jan CLOSED
Wed 3 Jan OPEN 9am to 5pm

Herbal and nutritional medicine are fantastic for autoimmune conditions. We look for and treat the underlying causes and each person individually rather than the condition itself.

Infections can play a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease. Known as molecular mimicry, microbes produce proteins that antigenically resemble proteins in body tissue. In susceptible individuals, these can stimulate an immune response against self, triggering autoimmunity.[1]

One example is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a virus with similarities to central nervous system antigens, that has been proposed to trigger multiple sclerosis.[2] EBV may also play a role in rheumatoid arthritis, together with other stealth pathogens such as cytomegalovirus, Mycoplasma, P. gingivalis (found in the oral cavity) and Proteus mirabilis (urinary tract pathogen).[3,4]

Your natural healthcare practitioner can help reduce pathogenic load as a potential factor exacerbating autoimmune symptoms and aid disease management. Contact your natural healthcare practitioner for more information, or find a practitioner by visiting: mediherb.com.au/en-au/find-a-practitioner

References are available upon request. Please contact Clinical Support: [email protected]

Great news. Now open again on Saturdays - 9.00am to 1.00pm. Handy if you can't pop in Monday to Friday. See you soon for your health care needs.

Skin issues? Eczema, acne, psoriasis, infection? Our treatment includes not only healing the skin using herbal medicine, but working out and eliminating the underlying causes. Give herbal medicine a try. It is a wonderful form of treatment. Contact our qualified practitioners today.

Herbal Support for Common Kid’s Issues

Part 1: Gastrointestinal upsets

What makes an herb a kid’s herb?
• Tastes good
• Gentle
• Safe

How do you determine dosage for kids?
According to Clark’s Rule, divide the child’s weight in pounds by 150 (average adult weight). This yields the approximate fraction of the recommended adult dose. This applies to tinctures and teas.

One of the most common issues with kids are gastrointestinal upsets due to stress, eating habits, antibiotic use, etc. Helpful herbs include:
• Catnip is a carminative, antispasmodic, is a nervine and relieves diarrhea
• Chamomile is a carminative, anti-inflammatory to the gut, is a nervine and relieves diarrhea
• Lemon Balm is a nervine, carminative, and reduces excessive acidity
• Ginger is a carminative, anti-inflammatory
• Dandelion is bitter, cholagogue and cholaretic, enhances normal bowel function, should be mixed with other nice tasting herbs
• Peppermint is a great carminative
• Fennel seed is a carminative, useful for gas, nausea, and tummy aches

These herbs can be used for for diarrhea, constipation, tummy aches, IBS, norovirus. Also, increase fiber in the diet, add probiotic foods and ensure adequate exercise.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.

Great news....

Open Saturdays 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms can be hugely improved using herbal medicine. Wellbeing, energy and health benefits increase using herbs during this time. Pop in for a chat with our practitioners.

Herbs a Boon for Menopause. A woman in her entire lifetime goes through various biological phases such as puberty, and a reproductive phase, followed by menopausal and post-menopausal phases. The menopausal phase in a woman’s life is one of the phases which has a huge impact on the physical and mental health of a woman. Ever...

Herbal medicine is wonderful for hormonal balance. Endometriosis, PCOS, painful and heavy periods, PMS, PMT and menopausal symptoms respond so well as we treat underlying causes. For men we can increase testosterone, which improves the male reproductive system in all ways as well as increasing vitality and energy. Contact us for professional treatment prescribed by our medical herbalists.

Springtime. A gorgeous time of the year. But if you suffer from allergies and hayfever, you might not appreciate the beauty Spring offers. Herbal medicine is effective in treating the symptoms and immune response of allergens. Pop in for a chat with our qualified practitioners for a herbal solution so you don't have to suffer.

Feeling foggy brained? Or are you studying and want to enhance memory and cognition? There are some wonderful herbs that provide brain support. Feel free to pop in to our herbal dispensary to chat with our qualified staff if you want to give herbal medicine a try.

Do you have dry, itchy skin, eczema, psoriasis, skin breakdown, infection, acne or rashes? We have tools to determine underlying causes so these can be both eliminated and treated. Herbal medicine is about healing from the inside out, to bring the body back to balance. Contact our qualified practitioners for treatment of your skin issues.

Open Saturdays 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Very happy to say we will now be open on Saturdays from tomorrow onwards (7th October) from 9.00am to 1.00pm. Look forward to seeing our lovely customers.