Herb of the Month – Vitex Agnus-Castus
🌿 This month’s herb of the month is chaste tree, a favourite remedy among Western herbalists and naturopaths for a broad range of women’s premenstrual, menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms and …
Herb of the Month – Symphytum officinale
🌿 Which herb is venerated for bone fractures due to its ability to accelerate bone mineralization? This month’s herb of the month is Comfrey or Symphytum officinale.Family: Boraginaceae 🌿 Botanical …
Herb of the Month – Urtica dioica
🌿 This month’s herb of the month is Nettle Leaf or Urtica dioica. 🌿 What does nettle leaf do? A better question might be, what doesn’t nettle leaf do. As …
Herb of the Month – Achillea Millefolium
🌿This month’s herb of the month is Yarrow (Asteraceae), or Achillea Millefolium. 🌿 Botanical name and description:A widespread and versatile perennial creeping rhizomatous herb, strongly scented, with non-flowering rosettes during …
Herb of the Month – Stellaria Media
🌿This month’s herb of the month is Chickweed, or Stellaria media. 🌿Botanical name and description: Stellaria media – ‘Chickweed’ (Caryophyllaceae). Chickweed is a common herb growing wild throughout gardens worldwide, …
Naturopaths Regulation Research Project (NRR Project). E-bulletin number 4
The NRR Project is a joint initiative of the Australian Naturopathic Council (ANC) of which the NHAA is a proud member. The ANC has initiated this project to research the …
Herb of the Month – Calendula officinalis
🌿This month’s herb of the month is Calendula, or Calendula officinalis. 🌿 Botanical name and description: Calendula officinalis – ‘Calendula’ (Asteraceae/Compostitae) A drought and frost resistant annual (or short live …
Herb of the Month – Glycyrrhiza Glabra
🌿This month’s herb of the month is Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra. Quick quiz: which herb contains a constituent that is 50 times sweeter than sugar?The answer is Licorice, which is …
Herb of the Month – Compositae Arctium lappa
🌿This month’s herb of the month is Burdock, or Compositae Arctium lappa. 🌿 Family: Compositae Arctium lappa (Burdock) is a biennial that is dormant in winter. 🌿 Generally, Burdock is harvested …
Herb of the Month – Valeriana Officinalis
🌸 Need a good night’s sleep? This month’s herb of the month is Valerian, or Valeriana officinalis. 🌸 Valerian is a herbaceous perennial plant, originating in Europe and Asia and …