EarthEssence Natural Therapies

25/01/2026

Painful Knees?

Osteoarthritis affects most joints in the body, but especially impacts us with our ankles, knees and hips as it affects our ability to get up and move.....and the noises we may or may not make as we stand.

A recent systematic search was conducted, surveying 39 articles with 4599 participants to determine the impact of herbal and nutritional interventions on knee osteoarthritis, looking at pain scores, function, and stiffness. The trials varied in length, being between 4 weeks and 3 years. The supplements investigated included egg shell membrane, Vitamin D, krill oil, curcumin, ginger. collagen and Boswellia.

Boswellia demonstrated the most consistent and significant benefits versus placebo for pain, stiffness and function compared to placebo groups. The other supplements that produced significant results include curcumin, krill oil and collagen. Boswellia, krill oil, curcumin, collagen and ginger also produced meaningful reductions in VAS pain (Pain Visual Analogue scale) No supplement was associated with an increased risk of adverse effects compared with placebo.

Larger studies, with longer time frames are always needed, but this does show how good herbal nutrition can improve life quality and mobility, and reduce dependance on pain killers. I would suggest not just taking Boswellia but include curcumin and ginger as well for best results. If you have swelling, also consider taking celery seed, providing you don't have a problem with your kidneys. Also invest in Practitioner Only products....too many people waste money on supplements that don't have the correct dosage of ingredients to obtain the desired effect.

19/01/2026

Mediterranean Diet and Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune mediated inflammatory skin disease that affects an estimated 60 million people globally and is often exacerbated by lifestyle co-morbidities such as obesity and poor nutrition . The Mediterranean diet is known for its anti-inflammatory and cardio metabolic benefits. A dermatology clinic in Spain recently conducted 16 week trial to determine if adherence to a dietician guided Mediterranean Diet (MD) program could impact the disease severity and metabolic parameters of adults with psoriasis. All participants had stable topical treatment for at least 3 months before starting the trial and a PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) score between 2 and 10 (the higher the score the more extensive the disease).
At week 16 there was significant improvement in symptoms when compared with the control group. Nearly 50 % of the participants showed a 75% reduction in PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index), while the average change in PASI score was -3.4 while there was no change in scores for those not in the intervention group.
While larger studies are always required, this study does underline how what we eat impacts our immune system and skin health, indeed, our whole physical well being!

16/01/2026

2026 Essence is Here!

Want To Get A Move On?
This year's essence is all about getting on with things, being dynamic, working on plans instead on just planning, getting rid of procrastination, being the Leader in your life.
Containing Bush Fuschia ( brain, balanced thinking), Calophylum, ( leadership) Christmas Bell ( abundance and taking responsibilty for your resources), Kapok Bush ( despondency and procrastination), Red Lily ( grounding in Spirit) , Sedum( grounding and working for spiritual good) and Sundew ( physical grounding). These are just a few of the areas this mix will work with.
So if you want to get things moving but don't quite know how, this essence may be a huge help!
#2026

11/01/2026

Australian Bush Flower Essences

I stock a large range of the pre- blended drops and sprays from the ABFE range and will be receiving the new 2026 blend this week. This blend is designed using numerology as well as the essences to help us make the most of this year. In terms of numerology this year is all about 'doing'...getting projects and dreams out of your head and into your life....as well as about leadership and being dynamic.
If you live outside the Launceston area, don't forget I can post stock to you. For a full range of my retail stock, go to my google business profile page and click on products
healing bush flower essences #2026 essence

11/01/2026

Painful Knees?
Many people make That Noise when they stand up as they get older! It's not just the knees, it can be the hips and ankles as well but there's no doubt about it....painful knees can drastically affect mobility, function and quality of life for some people as they age. A systemic study was recently done with a review of 39 articles with a total of 4599 participants to determine the most consistent and significant benefits when compared to placebo for krill oil, curcumin, eggshell membrane, vitamin D, ginger and collagen. Study times lasted varied from 4 weeks to 36 months.
Boswellia was the clear winner with pain, stiffness and function in comparison to placebos.
Krill oil, curcumin and collagen produced significant improvements in functional scores while Boswellia, krill oil, curcumin, collagen and ginger were all associated with meaningful reductions in pain. Larger studies with longer time frames are always needed for clearer results, but this does suggest that Boswellia is an extremely useful supplement when treating osteoarthritis, and for further improvements, I would suggest mixing it with turmeric (curcumin) and ginger in particular. I also suggest that in order to get the best results that you invest in Practitioner Only products which will have the correct compounds in the amounts you need to get the results you want....too many people waste money on supplements that are never going to give good results, simply because they aren't at the correct dosage to make a difference.

01/01/2026

22/12/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you all get to spend time with those you love, laugh a lot, rest a lot and indulge a bit...or a lot!
Stay safe while travelling and see you in the New Year

21/12/2025

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)

A small evergreen shrub found in Eurasia and northern parts of Africa, this plant has a long history of use in herbal medicine but modern research is sadly lacking for this herb. Found in woodlands and hedgerows the stiff branches were often used as brooms. Being a member of the Asparagus Family, the early shoots of the plant are edible but it is the roots that are commonly used in traditional medicine. The common name originates butchers making use of its antiseptic properties to clean their work places.
History of use goes back to Ancient Greece where it was praised for its use in fluid congestion and this property is consistently backed by research today. It is a traditional vein tonic , and is used as a tea, powder, capsule or extract to relieve pain and swelling particularly in legs. It has been shown to produce meaningful improvements in leg volume and ankle circumference and is often used by varicose vein sufferers and those with lymphoedema or lipoedema. It is also used to help strengthen capillaries and improve microcirculation, and would work well with horse chestnut and/or maritime pine in this situation. Butchers broom may also be helpful in case of orthostatic hypotension, which is when a person's blood pressure is drastically altered when they stand, making them feel dizzy.
There are important precautions to consider when taking this herb. It shouldn't be taken by pregnant or lactating women, and should be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. It may compete with or enhance antihypertensive medication and the use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs. It shouldn't be taken by people with significant kidney disease as it is a mid diuretic , and you get new or worsened leg swelling, calf pain or warmth or shortness of breath you should stop taking it and seek medical advice. As always, it is vitally important that you do not self diagnose or medicate yourself.....at the least it may be a waste of your money, at the worst you may do yourself harm.
I do not have the tincture in stock at the moment but do have the tea.
teas herbal medicine

20/12/2025

Finding it difficult to get hold of Pukka brand so I'm trying these lovely Australia grown organic tea bag products
tea tea

19/12/2025

Finding it hard to get hold of the Pukka brand, so I'm trying this Australian organic teabag product

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

The Deltoid Muscle Group
The anterior, lateral and posterior deltoids 'cap' the shoulder joint and give it some degree of physical protection from external injury. They are the primary abductors in moving the arm away from the body and also assist in moving the humerus bone at the shoulder. They help provide the extraordinary range of movement of the shoulder while keeping the joint stable......and is often not afforded the same importance as other arm and shoulder muscles.
That is until you hurt it, or develop a conditions such as fibromyalgia. What I see in my work is that pain seems to 'hang' in the deltoids in a way unfelt in other muscles...it's hard to describe but you can feel sitting in the middle of the muscle while the person is unaware of it.
For those into energetics, the lung meridian runs over the lateral deltoid, and as this energy line is affected by grief and persistent sadness maybe it's no surprise at the way the pain hangs.
# relaxation # massage # rejuvenate # soothing the soul # deltoid muscles # energetic healing