Tag: forageable

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Nutritive flowering herb supporting hormonal balance and blood purification. Isoflavones provide gentle phytoestrogenic effects. Traditional alterative for chronic conditions. Supports lymphatic health and skin conditions. Makes pleasant tea. Common meadow plant naturalised in NZ. Long-term tonic for women’s health and detoxification.

Mullein Monograph

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Tall biennial with powerful respiratory support. Leaves and flowers soothe coughs and clear congestion. Expectorant and demulcent actions benefit lungs. Traditional remedy for respiratory conditions. Fuzzy leaves require straining when making tea. Common naturalised plant in NZ. Essential herb for coughs and respiratory support.

Horehound Monograph

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Traditional cough remedy with powerful expectorant properties. Intensely bitter herb thins mucus and eases spasmodic coughs. Horehound candy and syrups transform unpleasant taste into effective medicine. Excellent for chronic bronchitis and productive coughs. Naturalised in NZ. Safe long-term use with excellent tolerability.

Comfrey Monograph

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Powerful wound-healing herb for external use only. Allantoin speeds tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and heals bones. Traditional knitbone for fractures, sprains, and wounds. Modern safety concerns limit internal use. Topical applications safe and highly effective. Poultices, salves, and compresses accelerate healing dramatically.

Yarrow Monograph

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Versatile wound herb with multiple applications. Stops bleeding, reduces inflammation, and supports wound healing. Traditional fever remedy. Bitter digestive tonic. Cold and flu support. Common naturalised plant in NZ. Powerful medicine for first aid, digestion, and immunity. Essential addition to herbal first aid kit.

Kawakawa Monograph

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Most important traditional rongoā plant in NZ. Aromatic leaves support digestion, pain relief, and skin health. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Used as tea, topical preparation, and traditional steam bath. Heart-shaped leaves with insect holes indicate strongest medicine. Essential NZ native herb for household use.

Dandelion Monograph

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Common weed offering whole-body support. Root supports liver function and digestion. Leaves provide minerals and gentle diuretic action. Flowers make wine and fritters. Entirely edible and medicinal. Free medicine growing everywhere in NZ. Nutritive tonic supporting multiple body systems simultaneously.

Plantain Monograph

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Common weed with powerful wound-healing properties. Leaves soothe stings, bites, and minor wounds. Fresh plant poultice traditional first aid. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Grows everywhere in NZ lawns and paths. Free medicine underfoot. Essential plant for outdoor first aid and skin conditions.

Radiata Pine Monograph

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NZ’s most accessible medicinal plant—radiata pine covers 1.6 million hectares. Needle tea provides vitamin C, expectorant support for coughs and congestion. Steam inhalation clears sinuses immediately. Topical applications relieve muscle pain. Free medicine growing everywhere. Ensure correct identification—never confuse with toxic yew trees.

Nettle Monograph

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