Ensuring Quality Control for Homemade Remedies and Small Batches
Homemade herbal quality control is the systematic process of ensuring safety, consistency, and efficacy in small-batch botanical preparations. It requires […]
Importing Herbal Ingredients into New Zealand: Regulations and Requirements
To import herbal NZ ingredients successfully (visit our Home page), you must strictly comply with the Ministry for Primary Industries
Medsafe Guidelines for Herbal Product Claims and Advertising
Medsafe herbal claims regulations dictate that unless a product is registered as a medicine, it cannot advertise a therapeutic purpose,
Understanding the Natural Health Products Bill and Regulations in NZ
The NZ Natural Health Products Bill (often referring to the legislative efforts to replace the outdated Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985)
Crafting Natural Soaps and Skincare with Native Botanical Extracts
Native botanical soap is a handcrafted cleansing product that integrates indigenous plant extracts, such as Kawakawa, Mānuka, and Kūmarahou, to
Herbal Vinegars: Uses and Preparation with Native Botanicals
Herbal vinegar recipe NZ enthusiasts rely on the ancient art of acetous extraction, where high-quality vinegar (usually apple cider) serves
Basic First Aid Kit with NZ Herbal Remedies
Herbal first aid NZ refers to the practice of integrating traditional Rongoā Māori (Māori medicine) and locally grown medicinal plants
Drying and Storing Your Own Herbs for Long-Term Use
Drying herbs NZ involves removing moisture from plant material—such as Kawakawa, Kumarahou, or culinary varieties—to preserve their medicinal potency and
Safety Tips for Foraging Wild Herbs in NZ
Foraging NZ herbs safety relies on three fundamental pillars: absolute botanical identification, environmental awareness, and cultural respect. To forage safely
Poultices and Compresses from Native Plants for Skin and Muscle Ailments
A native plant poultice is a therapeutic topical application made by macerating fresh New Zealand flora, such as Kawakawa or