Its not funny when your nose is runny! What’s the go with developing a random runny nose when the weathers cold? Why is it that we can spend a few hours outdoors and come home with a head full of snot, sneezing, sniffling, and generally feeling congested and...

The winter months can be a perfect time to put some self-care rituals in place There’s no denying that winter has well and truly wrapped its icy tentacles around us. It’s the time of year when we feel the urge to hibernate inside, eat comforting foods and snuggle up...

Massage for Babies What do you instinctively do when your precious baby is upset? You pick them up and hold them close. Maybe rubbing their back or stroking their head. We naturally use touch as a way of nurturing and reassuring those we are close to. And touch, being...

Kawa Cream - Skin Soother Our skin is the largest organ of our body and serves as a protective barrier between our external and internal environments. A complex structure that is made up of three distinct layers, it is the outer layer, or epidermis, that we are most...

Kawa Relief - For Aching Muscles & Joints One of the causes of recurring joint and muscular pain can be inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and may be caused by infections, a physical accident, an immune response or aggravation of...

Kawa Magic - For Treatment of Fungal Infections Fungal infections on the skin (also called mycosis) are pretty common the world over, and most are annoying minor, rather than serious, health issues. That said, there are parts of the body that attract fungal overgrowth...

Kawa Pure - For Mother and Baby Earth Energies Kawa Pure healing ointment has been carefully crafted to benefit to both mother and baby at those times when extra care of ourselves and our new-born is paramount. Like a magic pot for all maternity-related skin...

Kawa Angel - Breathe Easy Essential oils have become part of our daily lives – oil burners, aromatherapy massages, scented baths, natural perfumes and steam inhalations – all utilise the aromatic and therapeutic properties of these powerful plant medicines. Most...

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...