Thyme has antiseptic and soothing activity, which means it can soothe dry, scratchy tissue and tickly throats. What more…
While it is an exciting time of rituals, surprises and celebrations, Easter can also create sugar-hyped children with sore…
As we start to embrace the shift into the cooler days of autumn, our attention turns to preparing for the winter ahead. We may…
Throughout history, women have always been healers: they would grow medicinal herbs and pass on the secrets of their uses. Women…
While many parents will welcome the start of the school year with open arms, there’s no doubt that rallying the family to switch…
Struggling to fall – and stay – asleep is a really common reason why people look to herbal alternatives instead of sleeping…
Summer essentials for your toolkit need to be potent and effective. Targeted herbal preparations are just the ticket, and…
If Echinacea was a hot new discovery with an epic marketing budget, it would be the biggest thing out. Everyone would be taking…
A very wise physician called Hippocrates once said “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food”....
Prevention is better than cure right? Right! The full quote states that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and…
With any good holiday, the challenge is always to keep your relaxed holiday state of mind and infuse it into your daily life.…
The beauty of using natural plant remedies to improve the appearance of your skin is that they will also improve its health and…
Whether travelling for work or pleasure, you want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. For some of you, travel can…
More than just the bane of Summer BBQs, bites from mozzies and sand-flies can have nasty consequences. Thankfully there are a…
Give your hard-working feet the attention they deserve and get them ready for a long and lovely summer with some powerful…
Summer is a time when we want our skin at its glowing healthy best. It is also a time when our skin is exposed to the…
Having more energy is the difference between merely surviving, or getting by, and really feeling vital and alive and engaged…
Like the daffodills and freesias popping up everywhere, the scent of spring cleaning is in the air! But what exactly is it that…
Ribwort is a herb you have probably seen many, many days of your life, but perhaps been unaware of. For such an unassuming…
Inside Out: It’s important to remember that our skin is where our bodies meet the world outside. The weather may be colder and…
As the winter hits and the sniffles set in Kiwiherb is a great decongesting option for your family.
Seven tips to keep you nourished and healthy throughout the Autumn months - eat, sleep, be merry and take your herbal medicine!
Summer is a time when we want our skin at its glowing healthy best. It is also a time when our skin is exposed to the…
The beginning of the new year means the return to work, school and routine. Sometimes this can be a source of great stress,…
If you know you could benefit from some extra calm this Christmas, treat yourself to some high-quality herbal support.
Echiberry is a perfect stocking-stuffer for anyone you know who may need some extra immune or aging support this summer.
Horopito has a long list of traditional uses both by New Zealand Maori and by early European settlers.
Many women feel at the mercy of their hormones, & have a knowledge that their hormones are ‘out of balance’ but not a clear…
The sudden appearance of spots or rashes on your child’s body will cause alarm bells to ring in any parent’s mind, fortunately…
Having more energy is the difference between merely surviving, or getting by, and really feeling vital and alive and engaged…
At the heart of what Kiwiherb does is a desire to provide high quality natural health products to the public – making health…
The De-Stuff products pack a powerful synergistic punch and learning what is actually in them explains how they work so well.
If you struggle with hayfever then here are some simple tips to make your spring & summer more joyous.
When most people think of herbs for sleep, they think of a cup of Chamomile tea, but we have many more powerful herbal remedies…
Canterbury has always been an area with a strong history of agriculture and horticulture, and this is where many of Kiwiherb’s…
When looking after children’s skin, herbal skincare can be incredibly beneficial.
One of the key and most wonderful things about natural medicine is that it gives us tools to improve our immunity.
Herbal treatments for excess mucus in the nose and sinuses ideally focus on treating the cause AND the symptoms. Find out how.
In today’s world, many consumables are labelled ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ because savvy marketing departments know that these words…
School and pre-school can be a whole new ball game of new people, new bugs to share and new viruses for our kids’ immune systems…
There is plenty of research to suggest that practising good habits around sleep and bedtime promotes more restful nights, so…
Visiting Tim and his family at their farm in late summer at the height of the Echinacea flowering season is a wonderful…
Many people know that Arnica is used for bumps and bruises, but like many herbs with strong histories of traditional use, modern…
If you are one of the many people who suspect that a food may be the underlying cause of some of your health issues, then herbs…
What can be hidden in the cooler months is less easily forgotten about when it gets hot, and if you suffer from any kind of…
Manuka seems a humble little bush for one with such phenomenal healing powers. Beneath this slightly scrubby exterior however…
The start of the school year can be a little bit fraught for many children as they adjust to new teachers, new classmates, and…
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…