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Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 8 – Siberian ginseng - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 8 – Siberian ginseng - HerbsontheHill
This week we’re getting to know Eleutherococcus senticosus, a little better. Commonly known as Siberian ginseng, it can sometimes get a little confused with other ginsengs and thought to be stimulating or overly energising. However, Siberian ginseng works quite differently. Rather than pushing the body into action, it supports and nourishes the nervous system, working to improve cognitive function and physical and mental endurance1 while supporting the bodies’ ability to 12/03/2026 Read More
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Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 7 – Gotu kola - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 7 – Gotu kola - HerbsontheHill
This week’s herb is Gotu kola, this humble herb carries remarkable therapeutic benefits. Not only in increasing our resilience to stressors, reducing anxiety and supporting mood1all while supporting and improving the function of the nervous system.2 Studies have shown it is able to significantly reduce the startle response3, which could be likened to our bodies alarm system, that can be set off by something sudden or unexpected and can sometimes 19/02/2026 Read More
Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 6 - Passionflower - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm – Week 6 - Passionflower - HerbsontheHill
A favourite at Herbs on the Hill this week, the beautiful Passiflora incarnata or commonly known as Passionflower (sometimes a herbal medicine as beautiful as this one feels like it needs a formal introduction using its botanical name). While the flower holds its beauty, its stems and leaves that hold its medicinal actions. Passionflower is a favourite for many reasons, it can be a wonderful addition to a herbal mix 12/02/2026 Read More
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 5 - Tumeric
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 5 - Tumeric
The next herb in our series is another one that may be hiding out in your kitchen, turmeric. While turmeric is well known for it benefits when used as a food, when used as a liquid herbal medicine or in tablet form it gives us the ability to get the most from its the active constituent, known as Curcumin.(1) While mainly being known for its anti-inflammatory effects,(2) it also holds 05/02/2026 Read More
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 4 Withania somnifera - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 4 Withania somnifera - HerbsontheHill
Withania somnifera, more commonly known as ashwagandha, may not be one readily available in your home but it is one you may have seen in health food stores or heard about for its calming effects. While it is often promoted for stress support, this is only one aspect of its wide-ranging benefits. Withania has been used for more than 3,000 years,(1) and this long history guides how it is used 15/01/2026 Read More
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 3 Oats Green and Seed - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 3 Oats Green and Seed - HerbsontheHill
A nice bowl of oats is always a great way to start the day, but did you know that they make a wonderful liquid herbal medicine as well? Both the seed (a bit like what is in your breakfast bowl),1 and the whole fresh green plant,2 are a beautiful supportive medicine. Evidence indicates that oats, when used as a herbal medicine, can help with improving concentration,3,4 cognitive performance and improve 18/12/2025 Read More
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 2 Lavender - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to Calm the Farm - Week 2 Lavender - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to calm the farm - week 1 Chamomile - HerbsontheHill
Herbs to calm the farm - week 1 Chamomile - HerbsontheHill
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Eat Well to Be Well: Meal Prep for Busy Lives - HerbsontheHill
Eat Well to Be Well: Meal Prep for Busy Lives - HerbsontheHill
The number one priority in maintaining health and wellbeing is what you eat. Our bodies run on specific nutrients and without quality sources of these we simply cannot function well. Vitamins, minerals and amino acids are needed for every biochemical pathway, for energy production and for the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, so what we eat plays a critical role in both our physical and mental health. Over time numerous 29/01/2026 Read More
To Coffee or Not to Coffee? - HerbsontheHill
To Coffee or Not to Coffee? - HerbsontheHill
As a naturopath I find people often seem to feel a little guilty about disclosing their coffee intake to me, and the debate on whether coffee is good or bad seems to be quite a hot topic so I’m here to rescue the coffee lovers… kidding! Well, sort of. It’s very hard to label most *natural* food/beverage items as good or bad, because ultimately it depends on the dose. As 08/01/2026 Read More
Is the food pyramid upside down? - HerbsontheHill
Is the food pyramid upside down? - HerbsontheHill
Many people believe the common (and logical) misconception that eating fat makes you fat. However, current research shows us that high fat, high protein and low carbohydrate diet reduces hunger, increases energy levels, assists with weight loss, improves athletic performance, and in some cases, may even reduce the need for diabetes medication. Scientists have encouraged us to follow the Australian food pyramid guidelines, which recommend that we reduce fat and 02/01/2026 Read More
Spiced Beetroot-slaw - HerbsontheHill
Spiced Beetroot-slaw - HerbsontheHill
This is best made at least a day ahead and gets better over the next week when it becomes more like a raw relish … Place the balsamic vinegar, macadamia or olive oil, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a wide mixing bowl and whisk to combine.Pour the dressing over the beetroot combination and allow to marinate in a covered container in the fridge, at least overnight. 4 fresh Beetroot 31/08/2022 Read More
Herbal medicine: The beauty and the benefits - HerbsontheHill
Herbal medicine: The beauty and the benefits - HerbsontheHill
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