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Blissful Herbs - nurturing body & soul Hello! I'm Julie Bell, mother, doula, herbalist and activist - the heart behind Blissful Herbs, whic I'm so glad you're here!
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I'm Julie Bell, mother, doula, herbalist and activist. I have been working with herbs since childhood and my days as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand. I spent 17 years as a humanitarian volunteer worker in Asia, where I was introduced to the amazing materia medica of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Ayurveda tradition of India. My family then emigrated to Australia in 2004, where, after having three homebirths myself, I followed my passion for birthwork and trained as a doula. I have been serving birthing families in Australia since 2006. After the birth of my 4th baby (yes, also at home - and when I was 43!), I had the opportunity to commence formal studies in Western Herbal Medicine and obtained an Advanced Diploma in WHM. My goal is to upgrade that to the Bachelor degree ( - but first, I need to help another child through her VCE!)

Suffice to say, I LOVE herbs and the way this most humble part of creation holds such gifts to ease the path of human life. Herbs have been called "God's pharmacy" and it's amazing how nature provides gentle, wholesome remedies for just about every challenge or condition life presents. Blissful Herbs offers delicious teas, fragrant bath sachets, healing salves and herbal tinctures to support and nurture you through the seasons of life - from Maiden, to Mother, to Maga, to Crone: throughout menarche, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, menopause and beyond. It's my heart to walk gently on this beautiful planet, so here at Blissful Herbs, we try our best to to be an authentically eco-friendly enterprise, using post-consumer, recycled packaging, sourcing organic herbs and other ingredients as locally as possible and using solar power as possible. See 'Notes' for a complete list of products and prices, as well as single herbs available. I can custom make up any special blends at your request. To order, please email me, Julie Bell, at blissfulherbs@bigpond.com

Please contact me if you would like a personal herbalist consultation, in which together we will assess your health needs and explore how best to optimize your health and well-being. Of course, face to face is best, but I also offer phone and Skype consultations when distance is a factor.

Renee has just dropped off a crop of gorgeous new cord burning bowls & placenta bowls. Each is hand-crafted & utterly u...
26/08/2025

Renee has just dropped off a crop of gorgeous new cord burning bowls & placenta bowls. Each is hand-crafted & utterly unique.

In other news: join our group for exclusive offers, discounts, freebies, fun give-aways, plus vibrant chats about all things health, birth, herbs & family!

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Since my Instagram account .herbs of 39K followers was attacked by on-line pirates & deactivated (& I'm still waiting on Meta to do something about it), I thought we could start our own group here, where we can chat in peace & privacy.

Blissful Herbs has always had its roots in authentic community & real connections, so let's continue that ethos here. Please invite your friends who love herbs, gardening, natural remedies, and everything to do with pregnancy, birth & babies.

This is where I will share first about any new products, ask for testers & make special offers.

Looking forward to meeting you as people join, I'm sure I'll be seeing familiar faces as well as new friends.

All are welcome!

With love,

Julie 🌿💜🌿

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25/08/2025

Want to join our small, exclusive BTS Whats App group??

Join up for exclusive offers, discounts, freebies, fun give-aways, plus vibrant chats about all things health, birth, herbs & family!

Search for: "Blissful Herbs BTS"

Since my Instagram account .herbs of 39K followers was attacked by on-line pirates & deactivated (& I'm still waiting on Meta to do something about it), I thought we could start our own WhatsApp group, where we can chat in peace & privacy.

Blissful Herbs has always had its roots in authentic community & real connections, so let's continue that ethos on WhatsApp. Please invite your friends who love herbs, gardening, natural remedies, and everything to do with pregnancy, birth & babies.

This is where I will share first about any new products, ask for testers & make special offers.

Looking forward to meeting you as people join, I'm sure I'll be seeing familiar faces as well as new friends.

All are welcome!

Spread the word!

With love,

Julie 🌿💜🌿

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBVcsKMWeNdD81BsGxw3V3?mode=ems_copy_t

Look what my precious daughter picked for me!I can't believe the bounty that the beautiful countryside around here offer...
23/08/2025

Look what my precious daughter picked for me!

I can't believe the bounty that the beautiful countryside around here offers us!

These violets grow wild all over the place at this time of year (early spring).

Their scent is just divine! The first perfume I ever liked as a teenager was violet-scented. 100% wild & natural, the scent is even better!

What will I make with this pretty & potent herb? First, I will dampen the violets with a light spray of alcohol & let them dry out again. Then, I will add a beautiful light oil like Jojoba or grapeseed, and let the violets infuse through the oil for a little while. Then, I will use my precious Violet infused oil in my Divine Bath Oils and my Violet Creme for sensitive skin.






That's because women are people. Not machines.Remember that. You're not a machine.
21/08/2025

That's because women are people. Not machines.

Remember that. You're not a machine.

This one is purely just for fun.I love baths, and I just felt like a really lovely, luxurious bath oil. And, I love thes...
21/08/2025

This one is purely just for fun.

I love baths, and I just felt like a really lovely, luxurious bath oil.

And, I love these hand-blown Egyptian glass ornamental bottles! There's something just Narnia about them.

My Divine Bath Oil contains Magnesium Oil, Jojoba & Sweet Almond Oils infused with Calendula & Violets, Vitamin E oil and a gorgeous blend of essential oils that will have you arising from your bath waters feeling & smelling like a goddess!

A lovely gift idea (for yourself, why not - or a lucky loved one), these Divine Bath Oil bottles are great value at $15.00 each.

Theres three colours to choose from - Rose Quartz, Amethyst or Green Flourite.

On the website now!

A 10- 15% Caesareans rate is about right. 40% - or more than 50% in private hospitals - is too high. Especially consider...
20/08/2025

A 10- 15% Caesareans rate is about right.

40% - or more than 50% in private hospitals - is too high.

Especially considering that the induction rate has dropped.

We are fortunate to live in a country where excellent obstetric care is accessible & affordable. No one is contesting that.

But half of healthy fit young Aussie Mums don't need to be cut open.

An only 18% spontaneous physiologic labour rate isn't serving women, their preferences, or their babies.

This is why we speak up for birth choices & alternatives.

Just another glorious homebirth, right here in Australia 🌿💜🌿
20/08/2025

Just another glorious homebirth, right here in Australia 🌿💜🌿

Do you follow Rachel Reed? She is a fabulous source of evidence-based information & wisdom about birth.
19/08/2025

Do you follow Rachel Reed? She is a fabulous source of evidence-based information & wisdom about birth.

🟣 NEW blog post VIDEO!
I am sharing the full video lesson 'Induction vs Spontaneous Labour' on my blog.
In the video, I explain the key differences between induced and spontaneous labour. This is essential knowledge for any woman considering or planning an induction, and for care providers supporting informed decision-making. Head over to my blog to watch the video (link in bio or below) and share with anyone you think would appreciate the information.
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/induction-vs-spontaneous-labour

"And rain will make the flowers grow"- and it did.This is today's crop of Calendula & other petals.The Calendula is magn...
19/08/2025

"And rain will make the flowers grow"

- and it did.

This is today's crop of Calendula & other petals.

The Calendula is magnificent for using in bath blends & to make infused oil - it is rich in saponins which are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial & antioxidant; and excellent for wound healing & to soothe stressed skin generally.

As you can see, the volume of petals reduces quite a bit in the dehydrator - so when the rain has stopped and the sun is out, like today, I take the chance to grab my basket & go to pick flowers.

It's amazing how much good medicine is just sitting there in our backyards & highways & byways & bushlands.

When the winter lurgy strikes, it's good to have these in the house.With all natural ingredients & no nasties, these tea...
19/08/2025

When the winter lurgy strikes, it's good to have these in the house.

With all natural ingredients & no nasties, these teas & herbal Cough Syrup - oh, and the Elderberry Syrup of course! - are our go-to remedies.

The teas are safe & suitable for the whole family, including during pregnancy & for little ones.

The Herbal Cough Syrup contains Elecampane (excellent lung herb) so is best for those who aren't pregnant or under the age of 3.

Available now at: www.blissfulherbs.com.au









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