South Coast Herbal Medicine

06/03/2026

In November, under the waxing moon and Pisces trining Jupiter, I carefully harvested holy basil (Tulsi) from my 2 thriving patches to prepare medicine. Tulsi has been revered in Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years and is often called the “Queen of Herbs”. Tulsi’s flavour is gently warming, slightly pungent, with a subtle sweetness – delicious in tea with rose, and equally powerful in tincture form. This small batch was made intentionally harvested by hand, prepared with Care, and extracted to preserve its vitality. Traditionally Tulsi is celebrated for its connection to the digestive, nervous, and immune system systems, enhances cognition, and is a nurturing adaptogen and nootropic – too many qualities to list here! If you’re looking to bring herbs into your daily rhythm, Tulsi is a beautiful place to begin.

02/03/2026

There’s something deeply grounding about working with plants by hand. For thousands of years, across every culture, plants have been part of daily life - for nourishment, resilience, ritual, and support through illness. Wherever your ancestors came from, herbs were with them. I work with herbs every day, in different forms – not because something is wrong, but because plants offer gentle, cumulative support for the nervous system, digestion, immunity and overall vitality. Plant medicine isn’t about instant results – it’s more about relationship, consistency and steady support. If you’re curious about herbs in extract or tincture form, I offer them through a consultation to ensure they suited to you. Herbal medicine is personal – what supports one person may not be right for another. Reach out if you’d like to explore whether it’s right for you.

30/01/2026

As a herbalist, I usually create body butters, balms, oils & creams infused with herbs for specific needs. When the plain, natural body butter we stocked at Good Things organic was discontinued, I decided to recreate a version myself. After a few seasons of refining, the formula found its rhythm ✨This is my plain, herb – free body butter made with just 5 organic ingredients and natural vitamin E. Handmade in small batches so it’s fresh, deeply nourishing, and melts into the skin. A little truly goes a long way.💗 Available in Bulk Nowra.

03/01/2026

Some of Today’s Harvest – I felt the rush to gather as much as I could at midday, before tonight‘s Wolf full moon in cancer. Traditionally, harvesting above – ground plant parts such as leaves, flowers and fruit at the full moon is said to capture the moon strength, when nutrients are at their peak and the plants carry a heightened lunar quality, both energetically and medicinally. grateful to also harvest a little California poppy with its subtle lunar relationship. Though the wolf moon name comes from other lands, this first Full Moon of the year still reflects Cancers connection to emotions, feelings and the tides. High tide is tomorrow morning. Enjoy the moon tonight 🌕

12/12/2025

Topical infused oils use minimal ingredients and a little natural vitamin E to prevent rancidity. Cherished since at least the first century, herbal oils remain a traditional way to nourish the skin. My Face & Body Herbal Oil includes Organic Jojoba Slowly infused with locally grown & hand harvested Gotu kola – a revered Ayurvedic herb known to support skin repair, cell regeneration, and collagen production. It’s rounded, soft, cell–like leaves echo the look of renewed skin cells, reflecting its signature & affinity for skin health. Gotu kola also contains fat – soluble vitamins like vitamin A, making it ideal for oil infusions. Made in small batches using traditional methods you can find my oil blends Nowra.

02/12/2025

Chickweed salve is back in stock!! My chickweed salve is a blend of 4 traditional skincare herbs all organically grown here in the Shoalhaven, hand harvested and infused in organic oils – mainly chickweed and plantain, and smaller amounts of nourishing Gotu kola and calming calendula. Chickweed thrives in the cooler months – lush, vibrant and full of moisture – which is when I love to pick it for food and medicine. It retreats a little in the heat of Summer except in the shady corners of my garden so this is my last big batch of chickweed salve for the year i have a smaller chickweed oil currently infusing. This salve is a beautiful one to have on hand through Summer it may assist with soothing insect bites (helped along by plantain’s traditional drawing action), and dry or itchy, heat-aggravated skin. Ruled by the moon chickweed has that cooling and soothing Yin quality, I love to harvest when the moon is out, even better on a full moon to capture that lunar energy. You can find them on the shelf in Nowra or Vincentia.

21/11/2025

Thinking back to the beautiful evening yoga Nidra & sound bath session at the “come as you are retreat” with Wendy . With Christmas coming up, I’m definitely craving more of that relaxation and self-care. Thank you, Wendy for inviting me to share a herbal talk before I headed to Queensland. I loved talking about the herbs that thrive here in the shoalhaven, working with natural cycles, and how herbs can show us when it’s time to lean into their support. If you haven’t tried Wendy’s yoga Nidra, sound baths, retreats, craft days, or meditation circles, I highly recommend them. That last session before I left, helped keep me grounded while travelling – wild northern weather and all. Check out Wendy’s latest offerings; she’s always creating something beautiful.

14/11/2025

I’ve been back from Queensland for just over a week after visiting family and attending the grassroots botany for herbalists event at Mount Coot-tha botanical Gardens. It was such a nourishing experience to be surrounded by other herbal practitioners. True wortcunners- sharing herb talk, manufacturing ideas, wandering through the botanic Gardens and identifying plants together, and seeing what everyone is creating within the world of grassroots herbalism. The speakers were truly inspiring each bringing their own unique style, and a deep connection to plant intelligence and energetics. It was such a rich mix of perspectives, and as a highlight, I even got to meet one of my favourite herbal authors. I’ve returned to the South Coast feeling refreshed, inspired and full of new ideas-from creating my own herbarium, new herbs to add into my garden apothecary, different extraction Methods to consciously working on my sensory analysis technique. Thankyou Elizabeth from for weaving together such a beautiful & meaningful day 💗 🌹 🌸 🌱

08/07/2025

I am incredibly inspired to share that I won one of the Ripples of Health draws! I vaguely remember scanning a code at the NatEx seminar last year, and to my surprise, I won $1,000 worth of herbal supplements from Give Back Health. The Ripples of Health initiative focuses on giving back to those in need and creating a positive ripple effect on health in communities. These supplements will help me better serve my clients, my community, and my practice, making a real difference for a small business like mine. Let the positive work begin! Thank you so much, Give Back Health!

06/05/2025

Are you prepared for winter? No one relishes the idea of catching a cold, but equipping yourself with natural remedies just in case can make those times a little more bearable. So here is your friendly reminder to stock up your herbal cupboard for the cold season. Herbs such as thyme, sage, and garlic possess antimicrobial properties. Similarly, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric also offer warming benefits during illness.
Also consider vitamin C with zinc, fire cider, chicken soup, or bone broth (freeze or purchase from ). Herbs like echinacea, elderberries, and yarrow in syrup or tea form can also be helpful.
If we feel unwell, it’s crucial to prioritize rest and nutrition. Being well-prepared helps you navigate recovery easier… if you're interested in arming your cupboard with some herbal teas or extract blends, please get in touch.

01/04/2025

14/02/2025

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is an easy-to-grow herb often referred to as the "herb of longevity." This Ayurvedic herb is indigenous to the wetlands of Southeast Asia and can grow locally in its preferred damp areas. There are a few other plants that look similar when trying to identify it. Its little flower is the tell tale identification, the leaf is used as medicine.
Gotu Kola is known for promoting healing and treating various skin conditions like burns, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It aids wound healing by supporting the different phases of wound repair the constituents mainly the different Centellosides enhance epithelialization of cells, stimulating the extracellular matrix and supporting collagen secretion and synthesis. Its cooling properties make Gotu Kola a top choice for inflamed hot skin conditions.
Gotu Kola is a rejuvenating tonic and adaptogen with benefits for mental health and memory. Its antifibrotic properties may strengthen blood vessel walls, helping to prevent arterial hardening with age. Additionally, its healing qualities may be beneficial for the gastrointestinal system.
In my practice, I use it in juices, smoothies, teas, extracts and infused oils, and it features in my balms, creams and body butters. If you want to grow Gotu Kola, I have cuttings available—just reach out!