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The New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists (NZAMH)

The New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists (NZAMH) is the professional organisation for qualified medical herbalists and naturopaths (with appropriate herbal training) in New Zealand. We make this page public so we can share our knowledge to improve the lives of New Zealanders and the rest of the world.

15/04/2026

Hey members!

The AGM is just around the corner and we would love to welcome some new members to the Committee.

If you have an interest in something specific like social media, supporting our future practitioners, or perhaps just wanting to expand your meaningful connections across the profession, we would love to welcome you!

Curious about what being part of the Committee is really like? Reach out to one of our Committee members for a confidential chat.

08/04/2026

Thrilled to share this article co-authored by our very own Sandra Clair alongside Ray Kirk, Ian Douglass Coulter and Reinhard Saller.

When History Becomes Evidence: A Pragmatic Framework for Traditional Plant Medicines discussed the challenges of relying on RCTs when reviewing the evidence for traditional plant medicine.

This article presents the Pragmatic Historical Assessment (PHA) tool, a systematic framework developed to broaden the range of evidence sources used to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of traditional plant medicines (TPMs) in the European materia medica. Drawing on professional German-language medical and regulatory literature spanning 400 years, and using arnica (Arnica montana, Asteraceae) and St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae) as examples, the PHA tool enables cross-validation of data from historical medical texts, contemporary phytotherapy references, pharmacopeias, herbal monographs, and scientific studies, including RCTs.

It's available via the American Botancial Council at https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/145/table-of-contents/hg145-feat-hxtpm/

01/04/2026

🌿Kawakawa is a fabulous herb to support us through the changing of the seasons.

Warming with a wonderful peppery taste; Kawakawa is great for easing stomach upset and relieving pain and inflammation, soothing skin complaints and easing toothache.

You can eat the leaves or use the leaves as a tea, tincture of balm.

We would love to know your favourite kawakawa recipe. Please share in the comments below. 👇

25/03/2026

Hey Members!

The Autumn edition of Avena has arrived in your inbox.

Dive in to learn about our fabulous natives or the Unique β-glucan Compounds found in Medicinal Mushrooms. Dr Airdre Grant provides deep insights on the medicine within the consulation itself and the power of deep listening. Or perhaps you're curious about the different phenotypes of maca and how it influences physiological effects in the body. There's a recipe for a palatable herbal tea for Fussy Teens and loads more!

Enjoy!

19/03/2026

NZAMH Professional members are now able to register as a WINZ service provider.

Log in to your Members portal for the exact steps. Here's the link - https://nzamh.org.nz/member-area/winz-service-provider-registration

Thank you to the NZAMH Committee for navigating the process and providing step by step instructions. 😀

Members, are you interested in making a difference for your herbal community? We'd love to welcome you onto Committee. The AGM is just around the corner!

11/03/2026

Herbal Medicine Students, are you thinking about the next step in your professional journey?

The NZAMH is delighted to offer a 50% reduction in the professional membership fee for the first 2-years of your professional membership with us. Did you know that we also offer mentorship?

We know setting up your professional practice can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time and we would love to support you in that journey. Visit https://nzamh.org.nz/join-us/ for more information.

04/03/2026

Ginkgo leaf has been used therapeutically for improving peripheral circulation, supprting brain and vascular health, and reducing inflammation.

Curious about how herbs like Ginkgo could support your health journey? Reach out to one of our Medical Herbalists. You can find someone near you through our Find a Medical Herbalist page - https://nzamh.org.nz/find-a/

25/02/2026

Meet our NZAMH member, Liala Gianstefani.

Liala is a naturopath based in Hokitika and offers telephone and online consultations. She splits her time between clinical practice and her thriving herb garden. Tending and harvesting the herbs to make tinctures, teas, vinegars and glycetracts, which are then mixed into individual formulas for her clients.

You can contact Liala by visiting our Find a Medical Herbalist page at https://nzamh.org.nz/find-a/

18/02/2026

Our AGM is around the corner. Members, are you interested in joining our vibrant and passionate committee?

There are a number of roles that will be available, including:
• President
• Vice-president
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• General committee

Are you good with the social media? We'd love to welcome you onto the Communications & PR sub-committee.

For more information please email our Secretary at secretary@nzamh.org.nz

11/02/2026

We're looking for a fundraising specialist.

This position is commission based and open to members and non members of the NZAMH.

To find out more or to apply, email our Secretary at secretary@nzamh.org.nz

28/01/2026

The summer edition of Avena came out just before Christmas.

So many fabulous articles to indulge in over the summer from medicinal mushrooms, tips for summer foraging, detailed case reviews and commentary on those things we see in clinic.

Avena is available to our members and is a feast for the eyes as well as the soul!

17/12/2025

Send you peace and prosperity this holiday season.

Ngā mihi o te wā
Nau mai ngā hua, nau mai ngā pai

Looking forward to being back online with you from 19 January,
best wishes,
your NZAMH Committee
🎄

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http://www.nzamh.org.nz/

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