Kawakawa | Piper Excelsum Botanical Name: Piper excelsum Common Names: Kawakawa, New Zealand Peppertree Botanical Family: Piperaceae Parts Used: Leaves & fruit   Description: Kawakawa is a small evergreen shrub-like tree, that can grow up to six meters...

Using Natures Pharmacy  Because of the anti-inflammatory properties in Kawakawa leaves, they are ideal to apply straight onto a bruise. Just steep the fresh leaves in boiling water and apply carefully to the sore area. This can be done a couple of times daily for...

Using Natures Pharmacy  Analgesic (pain relieving) effects due to the volatile oil myristicin as well as naturally occurring antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties mean chewing on a fresh, peppery kawakawa leaf helps to sooth a problem tooth. You can keep a...

Using Natures Pharmacy   This magic wee plant is what is a called a digestive bitter; this means that it stimulates digestive secretions to assist with the breakdown of our food. It is also antispasmodic, so assists with calming down an irritated or over-full...

Using Natures Pharmacy  Kawakawa leaves contain a volatile oil called myristicin. Myristicin has pain-relieving (analgesic) properties that make it ideal to use for rheumatic (deep joint/connective tissue) and neuralgic (nerve) pain. By adding a good handful of...

Eczema is a surprisingly common inflammatory skin disorder that really can have significant effects on a person’s quality of life. While it can be attributed to genetic factors to some degree (people with inherited sensitive skin seem to be more prone), eczema may...

The way we start and end each day has a powerful impact on our daily perspective. Adopting some simple changes in our daily routines, and making a commitment to be more mindful and present in every moment of the day, can make a big difference to our inner peace and...

 "The Importance of gratitude" Do you sometimes wonder why you’re not feeling joyful and contented each day? Are you struggling to understand why the new car, house or boat is now losing its appeal? Have you been promising yourself that when you drop some weight, get...

Warm up from the inside with this delicious and nutritious hearty vege soup with the peppery bonus of fresh, young kawakawa leaves. Yummy! Kawakawa is truly natures gift. It is found in abundance in many parts of the country, and if you’re really lucky you will have...

 “Natures Best in a Cup" Kawakawa shrubs grow abundantly around New Zealand. This health-giving gift from nature is ideal to use as a refreshing tonic tea on a daily basis, or as a treat.   The benefits from drinking fresh kawakawa tea include: Helping digestive...

         “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.” Thich Nhat Hanh Feeling good on a daily basis, it is fair to say, would rank high on most peoples list of wants and desires. But in reality, how many of us are achieving this with any...

Try this delicious, creamy smoothie that provides calming, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients from apple, carrot, fennel and cucumber to assist with the discomfort of eczema. Avocado provides vitamin E, and borage or evening primrose oil contains important...