Time for (iced) tea With summer turning on it’s scorching best here in Brisbane chilled drinks are all the go. This refreshing, colourful and tasty hibiscus iced tea hits the spot perfectly. Health benefits of hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa is a plant...
5 pantry plant medicines for your immune system Sometimes we feel like we need to seek out exotic herbal medicines. Yet, often our most potent plant allies are the ones under our nose – in our kitchen or garden. Every year as we head into Winter,...
Once upon a time when I was a freshly minted Naturopath, I had my clinic in a health food store. One day a young man knocked tentatively at my door and requested a word in private. “Do you sell herbal aphrodisiacs? I’ve heard there’s this Horny Goat Weed stuff that’s...
12 herbal remedies for hot flushes, insomnia and brain fog If you’re a middle-aged woman, you’ve most likely experienced symptoms of hormonal shifts. There are changes to your menstrual cycle – lighter or, in some cases heavier bleeds, longer...
A very Myrrh(y) Christmas! Given it’s that time of year, I thought I’d continue my exploration of plants (and word puns!) traditionally associated with the festive season. An ancient treasure Along with gold and Frankincense, Myrrh was part of the...
