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CLINIC - DISPENSARY The Herb Centre delivers high-quality, natural health care in a professional, caring, and educational environment.

For over twenty years, we have been providing integrated health and wellness to Christchurch. We offer a medicinal herbal dispensary and natural health store and holistic clinic.

20/11/2025

Highlighting our Herbs!

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is a tree native to the US and Canada but is most common in the Appalachian Mountains. It was a remedy used by many Native America tribes. The powdered tree bark was traditionally mixed with water and applied topically to treat wounds and bruises, skin irritations, and internally for sore throats, coughs and gastrointestinal conditions.

Today we still use this popular medicine for gastrointestinal issues ranging from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) to IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), diverticulitis, constipation, dyspepsia, gastric reflux and peptic ulcers. Slippery Elms soothes the digestive tract and heals irritated mucous membranes as it contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water.

It is also still used as a poultice to soothe wounds and burns (promote healing) and to draw out boils and abscesses.

If you would like to know more about this or have questions, pop into our dispensary and ask our qualified staff.

We are always happy to help.

18/11/2025

Spotlighting our in-house 'Anxio Ease' herbal tincture which has been carefully blended by our naturopath and herbalists.

This is a combination of specific medicinal herbs formulated to help reduce stress levels, anxiety, and nervous tension. As a result, this can also help to regulate sleep by calming the nervous system.

Ingredients: Magnolia, Passionflower, Rehmannia, Rhodiola, Zyziphus.

If this is something you are experiencing and would like some advice on how to start feeling better, please pop in and have a chat.

17/11/2025

Dandelion Pesto!

The leaves of dandelion (Taraxacum spp.) are packed with nutrients, in particular vitamins A, C, E and K, along with calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. It is also an excellent bitter, and as a leafy green makes a great substitute for basil in pesto. Though there's no reason why you cannot include some basil too. Make this on the day of eating.

2 cups fresh dandelion leaves
2 cups basil leaves
½ cup cashew nuts
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup water
½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

And enjoy!

13/11/2025

Have you thought of giving lovely healthy gifts this Christmas?

Just popping up a few little gift ideas for you and your loved ones this Christmas.

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11/11/2025

At this time of the year, acute and chronic stress are a big part of life.
If left unchecked, stress can have ongoing negative effects well after Christmas.
Stress can have a profound effect on the gut health, nutrient absorption and increased inflammation, resulting in a negative impact on our mood, health and resi lience.

There are some natural solutions to relieve, restore and rebuild our resilience.

Natural medicines (both herbal and nutritional) have multiple actions in the body to help with symptoms associated with stress. We have many products and medicines that can help!

🌿Calm the mind
🌼Nourish the nervous system
🌸support adrenal function
☕Boost mood through being well rested

Come in and chat to our qualified staff.

Stress can have a profound effect on the gut health, nutrient absorption and increased inflammation, resulting in a negative impact on our mood, health and resilience.

05/11/2025

Did you know?
When we go through perimenopause or menopause, our hormones are processed by the liver; it requires extra support. If your liver is working overtime from things like stress, alcohol, processed foods, or environmental toxins, the liver can struggle to keep hormones balanced.

People will often look at hormone treatments; however, supporting your liver is an important first step!
When your liver is functioning well, your body is more likely to find its equilibrium.

If you are struggling with perimenopause or menopause, do pop in to talk to our qualified staff about the best plan and medicine for your individual needs.

22/10/2025

Our 'Sleep Well' herbal tincture contains calming and sleep-supporting herbs if you have a hard time going to sleep or staying asleep.

If this is something you are experiencing and would like some advice on how to start feeling better, please pop in and have a chat.

21/10/2025

The brain contains a significant amount of fat. In fact, it should resemble the consistency of butter. Twenty percent of the fatty acids in the brain's cerebral cortex is DHA, where it promotes proper cell structure and fluidity and allows for optimal communication between neurons.

As a result, studies have shown EPA and DHA can help support healthy memory and cognitive function with age. One paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition strongly linked 180 mg of DHA supplementation daily with age-related brain health.

We stock a wide range of high grade omega oils. As always, pop in and chat to us if you need some advice around what would be suitable for you.

16/10/2025

We have over 50 dried herbs available as individual herbs.
We have also created our own blends of herbal teas such as Liver Lover, Cardio Calm, Bug Buster and Sleep Easy, all designed for their therapeutic benefits.
Some examples:
Mullein helps soothe the mucus membranes and is soothing for the lungs and the gut.
Lemon Verbena is a popular tea for its lovely zesty taste, but did you know, it's also calming and may support digestion, boost the immune system, and provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits for joints and skin health.
We have Chamomile, Calendula, Dandelion root, Kawakawa, Nettle, Horsetail and many more!

Come in and chat to our health practitioners to discuss which tea/s are best for you.

13/10/2025

It's getting warmer! We have a lovely range of natural sunscreens in stock. Oasis has a new face sunscreen SPF30 for superior sun protection, as well as sports SPF 50 and family sunscreen SPF 30.

Wotnot has a sensitive skin sunscreen with aloe vera, which is endorsed by the Eczema Foundation, as well as SPF50.

If you want a healthier sunscreen that is good for you and for our waters then these natural sunscreens may just be what you and your family need.

Address

223 Kilmore Street
Christchurch
8011

Website

http://www.theherbcentre.co.nz/

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