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Rural Herbalist NZ, Urenui (2025)

09/12/2025

2025… what a year.
Like every year before it, it’s gone far too fast. Somehow I’m now a mumma to a 2-year-old little girl and to boys who are 7, 9 and 14 ...each at completely different stages of life, each teaching me something new, which ill be forever grateful for.

I’ve witnessed some of the most incredible moments between these boys and their baby sister — moments that have carved themselves into my heart. Memories I will cherish forever.

This year has also been one of deep internal growth. A year of hard-hitting self-examination, healing, and stepping into parts of myself I didn’t even realise needed tending to. This internal seed got a whole lot of tending to this year, I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, that our lifelines are mapped out, and certain souls cross our path at the exact moment we need them for growth, healing, and expansion.

This year, things aligned in a way I didn’t expect. Two conversations that could have easily passed by as insignificant ended up shifting my entire perspective. Just two simple sentences created a ripple that led to profound internal healing — healing I didn’t realise was so overdue until it finally happened.

“Refreshing perspective” doesn’t even begin to describe it. These moments reshaped my beliefs, my self-care, my business especially and how I show up for myself. I will forever be grateful for them.

I’ve known since I was little that I was a healer. I’ve always seen the world through a lens others didn’t, and I’ve carried that with gratitude. Every remedy I craft holds intention, love, and purpose and when you trust me with your self-care or allowing me to touch you with my energy healing and alignments, it touches me on a soul level. You may not realise how much your trust heals me too. This path is deeply rewarding, and I’m honoured to walk it with you.

Internal growth can’t be measured physically — but my goodness, it’s one of the most powerful experiences a person can have. And if this year has taught me anything, it’s this:

Slow down.
Notice the little things.
Because the smallest moments often hold the biggest impact.

I hope you all have a lovely holiday season and awake with fresh new perspectives that align with your goals. We are in for a fresh new year and i have a feeling its going to be pretty special.

04/12/2025

🌿 Herbal Chill – Natural Botanical Drops for Calm & Relaxation

When life gets busy, overwhelming, or a little too loud, our Herbal Chill Extract offers a gentle plant-powered way to unwind. Crafted with three calming herbal allies — Passionflower, Chamomile & Hibiscus — this blend supports relaxation of the mind, body, and nervous system.

✨ What’s inside:
• Passionflower – Traditionally used to support a calm mood and ease mental restlessness.
• Chamomile – A soothing herb that encourages relaxation and supports a peaceful evening routine.
• Hibiscus – Naturally rich in antioxidants, adding a balancing and grounding element to the blend.

💛 Why you’ll love it:
• Supports relaxation and winding down
• Helps quiet busy thoughts
• Ideal for evening routines or moments of stress
• Alcohol-free & gentle
• Loved by adults and teens needing a calm reset

🌙 How to use:
Add the recommended drops into water or your evening herbal tea.
Use during times of tension, before sleep, or anytime you need a moment of deep breath and calm.

Crafted with intention, care, and the wisdom of nature — Herbal Chill brings a sense of peace when you need it most.
💚https://theruralherbalist.co.nz/products/herbal-chill

03/12/2025

🌿 Herbal Skincare Spotlight: Calendula Magic 🌼

If your skin has been feeling a little meh lately — dry, irritated, or just needing some extra love — let Calendula step in and work its golden magic.

This bright little flower is one of nature’s most powerful skin healers. Gentle enough for babies, strong enough for the toughest dry patches, and soothing for anyone whose skin needs a calming reset.

✨ Why we love Calendula in skincare:
• Calms irritation and redness
• Supports the skin’s natural healing process
• Hydrates and softens dry, rough areas
• Naturally antibacterial
• Perfect for sensitive, reactive or easily upset skin

💛 How to use it:
Look for balms, creams or oils that contain calendula-infused oil — or gently apply calendula salve to dry hands, cracked heels, chapped lips, or anywhere needing a little herbal TLC.

Nature always knows best… sometimes all it takes is a golden flower to set things right again. 🌼💛

03/12/2025

🌿 Daily Herb Wisdom 🌿
Today’s spotlight: Lemon Balm — the herb that feels like a warm hug for your nervous system.

If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed, overthinking everything, or your sleep has been hit-and-miss, lemon balm is the gentle plant ally you want in your corner. Known for its calming properties, this beautiful herb helps settle the mind, soothe the heart, and bring a little sunshine back into the body.

✨ Benefits:
• Calms the nervous system
• Supports better sleep
• Eases digestive tension
• Lifts the mood gently
• Safe, soothing & perfect for daily use

🌼 How to use it:
Steep 1–2 tsp in hot water for 10–15 minutes and sip slowly.
Or add it to your evening tea ritual to help unwind after a hectic day.

Mother Nature always provides — sometimes all we need is a cup of calm. 💚

30/11/2025

🌿 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! 🌿

Natural Deodorant Roll-On + FREE Refill Pack

I wanted a roll-on deodorant that actually worked — without the toxic chemicals. That’s what inspired me to create our Natural Roll-On Deodorant, made right here in New Zealand and formulated to be gentle on the skin but tough on odour.

🌱 What Makes It Work?

Our deodorant is loaded with naturally effective ingredients:

Witch hazel extract – calms the skin and reduces irritation

Magnesium – helps fight odour-causing bacteria

Sodium bicarbonate – keeps underarms fresh naturally

Sea salt – supports skin health and balance

All blended into a silky smooth roll-on solution for easy everyday use.

🎁 Special Offer:
Buy 1 Natural Deodorant Roll-On & get a FREE refill pack!

Give it a go — your body (and your nose!) won’t be disappointed 😉

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26/11/2025

😉 A Little Something… Just for You 💛

Our intimate oil, made with Sunflower, Apricot Kernel & Sweet Almond oils plus Vitamin E, is all about nourishing, softening, and loving your most sensitive skin. 🌿✨

Smooth it on, relax… and let a little self-love (or partner love 😉) take over. 💫

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26/11/2025

✨ Glow Naturally with Our Oil Facial Cleanser ✨

Today is my bulk stock of products and this is a sure favorite of mine

Your skin deserves the gentlest care, and our carefully blended oil cleanser does just that. 🌿

Packed with nourishing oils like Jojoba, Sunflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, Argan, Avocado, plus Pro-Vitamin B5 & Vitamin E, it removes impurities without stripping your skin. 💛

The addition of Castor Oil helps cleanse deeply, while essential oils of Lemon, Frankincense & Grapefruit leave your skin feeling fresh, bright, and subtly uplifted. 🍋🌸

Perfect for all skin types, especially if you’re looking for hydration, balance, and a radiant glow. ✨

💧 How to use: Massage a small amount onto dry skin, then rinse or remove with a warm damp cloth. Follow with your favourite toner and moisturizer.

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26/11/2025

To all my incredible customers — thank you, truly.

Your trust in me and the products I create means more than I could ever express. Every balm, tincture, blend and remedy that leaves my hands is something I have poured my heart into. I personally trial everything on myself before it ever reaches you, because I believe deeply in offering only what I know works, feels good, and supports the body with genuine care.

This whole journey began long before I started my little business — from being a teenager with incredibly sensitive, dry skin, to becoming a mum at 24 with a little one who reacted to store-bought products just like I did. Those challenges gently pushed me toward creating my own solutions… and eventually, towards creating for others.

Over the years, crafting has become my outlet, my joy, and the work that warms my heart and satisfies my soul. I think I’ve always been a healer at heart — even back in school, mixing “witches’ potions” and little herbal brews on a cut-down punga like it was the most natural thing in the world.

So from the deepest place within me — thank you.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for supporting my passion.
Thank you for allowing me to share something I love with you.

Each and every one of you is part of this beautiful journey, and I am endlessly grateful. 💛🌿

A cheeky throw back photo with our first born Issac at 2 years old 🥲 he's now 14 and very close to being taller than my 5'9 height 🤣 and just like the business and products....the family has grown since then to 🥰

26/11/2025

Chakra Healing Frequencies: Clearing Blockages & Restoring Flow

Your body is more than bones and breath—it's an energetic system, constantly communicating, shifting, and responding to the world around you. When life feels heavy or certain emotions linger, it’s often because one or more chakras are blocked or out of balance.

Chakra healing frequencies are a beautiful, gentle way to restore harmony. Each chakra responds to specific sound vibrations, helping energy move freely again so you can feel grounded, clear, and aligned with your highest self.

How Chakra Frequencies Work

Everything—your thoughts, your emotions, your physical body—vibrates. Sound healing taps into these natural vibrations. When you listen to frequencies that resonate with each chakra, your energy centres begin to “tune up,” much like an instrument being brought back into harmony.

These frequencies help:

-Release emotional blocks

-Calm the nervous system

-Increase clarity & intuition

-Encourage natural energetic flow

-Support deeper meditation & grounding

Chakra Frequencies & Their Healing Purposes

Here are the traditional Solfeggio frequencies associated with each chakra:

🌿 Root Chakra

Releases fear, stabilises energy, promotes grounding and safety.
Use when: you feel anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

🌸 Sacral Chakra

Clears negative patterns, supports creativity, sensuality, and emotional flow.
Use when: you're creatively blocked or emotionally stuck.

🔥 Solar Plexus

The “transformation” frequency. Supports confidence, willpower, and self-belief.
Use when: you need empowerment, motivation, or inner strength.

💚 Heart Chakra

Harmonises relationships, deepens compassion, and clears emotional heaviness.
Use when: you’re healing grief, heartbreak, or emotional imbalance.

💙 Throat Chakra

Supports clear communication, truth, and expression.
Use when: you can’t express yourself or feel misunderstood.

💜 Third Eye

Enhances intuition, clarity, and spiritual awareness.
Use when: you feel disconnected from inner guidance.

✨ Crown Chakra

The frequency of oneness, higher consciousness, and deep inner peace.
Use when: you want spiritual connection, stillness, and expansion.

How to Use Chakra Frequencies to Clear Blockages

1. Focused Listening (5–20 minutes)

Choose the frequency for the chakra you want to support.
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.
Visualise the energy centre opening and light flowing through it.

2. Sound Baths or Meditation Music

Listen while lying down and allow the vibrations to wash over your body.
Perfect for releasing tension and settling the nervous system.

3. Pair With Crystals or Essential Oils

Enhance the effect with supportive tools—for example:

Root: smoky quartz, patchouli

Heart: rose quartz, rose geranium

Third Eye: amethyst, lavender

4. Chanting or Humming

Your own voice is a powerful healing tool.
Humming creates natural vibration in the body and helps shift stuck energy.

5. While Journaling or Setting Intentions

Play a frequency in the background as you write or reflect to deepen clarity.

6. During Yoga or Breathwork

Combining movement with sound clears energetic pathways more quickly.

Signs Your Chakra Is Clearing

You may experience:

Tingling or warmth

Emotional release

Sudden clarity or insight

Feeling lighter or more grounded

Deep relaxation or sleepiness

This is your energy rebalancing and clearing what no longer serves you

A Loving Reminder

Chakra healing is gentle, natural, and deeply supportive—but it’s not about forcing anything to happen. Simply creating space, breathing, and allowing sound to guide your energy back into alignment is enough.

Your body knows how to heal.
Your energy knows how to move.
You are simply giving it the frequency to return home.

24/11/2025

Nasturtium...you most likely have this growing the garden or think of it like a pest as it self seeds everywhere 😵‍💫😬.. but you might want to look at it with a little more love when you find out how effective it is killing Steph bacteria and viruses

👉Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is more than just a beautiful garden pest flower — modern research now supports many of its traditional uses, especially for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and protective qualities:

👉Seed extracts and essential oil are rich in benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC), which has been shown in lab studies to strongly inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.

👉Leaf and flower extracts (ethanolic) also contain glucosinolates and polyphenols, and they have measurable antibacterial effects.

👉In immune cell studies, nasturtium extract can reduce inflammatory mediators (TNF-α), and down-regulate both COX-2 and the 5-LOX pathway — suggesting it supports balanced immune responses.

👉Under cellular stress (hyper-osmotic conditions), nasturtium extracts protected endothelial cells — increasing p53 and Bcl-2, reducing DNA damage and apoptosis.

👉New compounds called phylloxanthobilins, isolated from nasturtium, show strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, further supporting its protective botanical profile.

👉In a human intervention study, daily nasturtium intake (BITC source) was correlated with increased beta-defensin 1 (an innate immune peptide) and slight antibacterial effects, without major disruption to the gut microbiome.

👉There’s even preliminary research showing antimalarial activity: BITC exhibited growth inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum in vitro, including resistant strains.

🌿 Traditional Benefits of Nasturtium

Herbalists have used nasturtium for generations due to its natural plant compounds that:

✨ Support the body’s natural immune response

✨ Offer gentle antimicrobial activity — traditionally used to help the body cope with unwanted bacteria

✨ Provide supportive antiviral qualities in folk herbalism (not a medical claim — rather, recognition of its long-standing traditional use)

✨ Warm and stimulate circulation, helping the body feel more resilient

✨ Deliver a good dose of Vitamin C, contributing to general health and vitality

Nasturtium is a wonderful herb to call on during seasonal changes, times of lowered resistance, or simply to bring a spicy lift to your wellness routines.

🍯🌺 Nasturtium Immune-Support Oxymel

A delicious, tangy, herbal tonic blending apple cider vinegar and honey. This is a gorgeous way to capture nasturtium’s vibrant energy in a shelf-stable, tasty tonic.

You’ll Need:

- 1 heaped cup fresh nasturtium flowers & leaves (rinse gently)

- Raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)

- Raw honey

A clean glass jar with a non-metal lid

Directions:
1. Fill your jar halfway with the fresh nasturtium flowers and leaves. Lightly pack them — don’t crush.

2. Pour apple cider vinegar over the herbs until they are fully covered.

3. Add honey until the jar is full.
(A common ratio is 1 part honey : 2 parts vinegar, but you can adjust to taste.)

4. Stir with a wooden chopstick to release bubbles.

5. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 2–4 weeks.

6. Shake the jar every couple of days.

7. Strain into a clean bottle and label.

How to Use:

1–2 teaspoons daily as a general wellness tonic

Add to warm water for a soothing drink

Drizzle over salads for a medicinal, peppery kick

This oxymel delivers nasturtium’s warming, supportive, immune-loving qualities in a delicious, easy-to-take form.

23/11/2025

🌿✨ Take a Moment to Chill ✨🌿

Life moves fast—give yourself a little herbal pause. Our Herbal Chill Extract Drops combine the gentle calm of Passionflower, Chamomile, and Hibiscus Flower in a convenient dropper bottle.

Perfect for adding to water, tea, or simply taking a few drops on their own, they’re here to help you wind down and enjoy a moment of calm.

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19/11/2025

Back in stock 😍 our popular mans healing balm, is back in stock for the 100gm size and 20gm this is one of our Grass- Fed Beef Tallow Balms & our families go to for honestly anything skin related

This powerful formula is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, packed with medicinal herbs like comfrey and chickweed. Infused with the nourishing benefits of grass-fed beef tallow, along with rosemary and tea tree essential oils, it provides deep healing and protection for your skin.

The Man’s Healing Balm is packed with powerful, skin-nourishing ingredients that provide deep healing and hydration:

🌱Comfrey – Speeds up wound healing, reduces inflammation, and supports skin regeneration.

🌱Chickweed – Soothes irritation, relieves itching, and helps with eczema and rashes.

🐮Grass-Fed Beef Tallow – Rich in essential vitamins (A, D, E, and K) that deeply moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.

🌱Jojoba Oil – Mimics the skin’s natural oils, providing long-lasting hydration and balancing oil production.

🌱Sweet Almond Oil – Packed with vitamins and fatty acids that soften, soothe, and repair dry or damaged skin.

🌱Castor Oil – A natural humectant that locks in moisture, supports wound healing, and has antibacterial properties.

🌱Provitamin B5 Oil (Panthenol) – Enhances hydration, reduces inflammation, and helps improve skin elasticity.

🌱Rosemary Essential Oil – A natural antioxidant that fights bacteria, promotes circulation, and helps reduce redness.

🌱Tea Tree Essential Oil – A powerful antimicrobial that combats acne, soothes inflammation, and supports overall skin health.

This carefully crafted blend works to heal cuts, scrapes, burns, dryness, and irritation while keeping your skin nourished and protected.

https://theruralherbalist.co.nz/products/the-mans-healing-balm

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