The Herb Hub Australia

04/04/2023

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16/03/2023

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica), also known as pennywort and not to be confused with Australian Native violet (Viola Hederacea), is commonly seen in lawns and gardens throughout Australia. It is traditionally used in natural medicine for skin conditions, relieving arthritis and improving brain function due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and wound healing properties.

Whilst still in the early stages, recent studies are validating the traditional uses as well as suggesting new possible new applications for Gotu Kola(GK), such as lowering high blood pressure, treating venous insufficiency and improving the immunomodulatory parameters (highly statistically significant) of Type II diabetes with a GK mouthwash. A 2017 systemic review also found in pre-clinical and human trials that it had GABA modulating effects i.e. it has an effect on one our calming neurotransmitters that effects moods such as anxiety, stress and fear.

Other reviews of human studies in 2020 and 2021 “confirmed the potent dermatological effects” of GK in the treatment of skin diseases such as acne, burns, atopic dermatitis and wound healing. These were a combination of topical AND oral administration of the herb. Many compounds in the plant were identified, particularly triterpenes, that exerted a molecular mechanism and subsequent therapeutic effect.

A 2022 systemic review found that GK increases angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) and decreases inflammatory factors such as swelling, redness and pain and therefore would be beneficial in wound healing and arthritis.

A rich source of B vitamins, GK loves damp conditions but can get invasive in the garden and so looks lovely in a pot on its own. For Preventative Medicine it can be added to salads, smoothies, eggs, used as a tea or an edible garnish. More advanced conditions may require the assistance of a Herbal Medicine Practitioner or Naturopath.

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This information is intended for educational purposes only. Please consult a health care provider before pursuing any herbal treatments. Herbs can interact with pharmaceutical medications. References available on request.

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09/03/2023

DID YOU KNOW THAT HERBS TOP THE FOOD LIST AS CONTAINING THE MOST CALCIUM?

According to the Australian Food Composition Database, HERBS contain more calcium per 100g than any other food and significantly more than dairy such as milk and cheese. Add some to every meal or make a pesto or chimichurri and you’ll easily get your daily allowance. Some highlights of the list:

1. Thyme 1890mg
2. Sage 1652mg
3. Oregano 1597mg
4. Poppy seed 1438mg
6. Rosemary 1280
8. Cinnamon 1002mg
9. Cheddar cheese 995mg
13. Cumin 931mg
16. Sardine 872mg
17. Milk regular 850mg

01/03/2023

Supercharge your Preventative Medicine lifestyle with a freshly picked salad of herbal greens. In todays falafel wrap - lemonbalm, gotu kola, fennel, celery leaves, basil and red chicory. Too many positive health effects to list in one post!💥 🤩

22/02/2023

Herb Hub blue!

Grandalas birds

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14/02/2023

HOW EASY IS GROWING VEGE'S!!

I've done nothing to my vege garden for around 3 months other than water it and yet this is some of what its given us this week - Bargain! Mother Nature is awesome!

With literally hundreds of synthetic fertilisers, insecticides, fungicides, herbacides, sun protectants, chemical primers and waxes approved for use on commercial crops in Australia, do we really know what we're putting in our mouth?

With this in mind, how about give gardening a go. It doesn't have to be perfect or grand. Start small. Remember "We are what we eat"
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For more info:
https://nexusmagazine.com/product/your-food/?v=6cc98ba2045f
https://www.organicgardener.com.au/blogs/whats-my-food
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

30/01/2023

🎈50% OFF FULL PRICE HERBAL CONSULTATIONS🎈

To celebrate our move to Nambour in with Ross Stevens @ Power Chiropratic, we are offering 50% off full price consultations for the first 10 bookings (excludes prescribed herbs/supplements). Nambour institution Power Chiropractic first opened in Centrepark Arcade in the late 1970's, with Ross taking over the helm in 2002, making it among the longest running businesses in Nambour. We are very excited about coming to Nambour where we have a long family history.

https://mypowerchiropractic.com.au/

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23/01/2023

One little box
Several hundred $$$ of herbs
Restocking the dispensary......Quality costs!
Whats in your herbs? They may be cheap for a reason

13/12/2022

Perspective on workplace stress.
Bless our Thin Blue Line.