Herb Talk with Phytomed

Welcome, to Herbtalk, and today’s podcast is all about The Phytomed Phytotherapy Toolbox, we will be reviewing and chatting more about some key herbal essentials with diverse benefits, and clinical evidence. Our first topic of today, is all about the unique and most up to date clinical research on kawakawa, one of our hero herbs here at Phytomed. Followed by the ever-increasing topic of brain heal...

Welcome, to Herb Talk, and today’s follow up podcast, part 2 about The NZ Natives Special – The five favourite NZ natives,  . Kawakawa . Mānuka . Kānuka . Kūmerahou . Horopito  Join us as we find out more about the potential phytomedicine for supporting health, wellbeing, and more chronic conditions with the NZ natives.  Join us for today’s discussion regarding The NZ Natives Special – The five fa...

Welcome, to Herbtalk, and today’s podcast about The NZ Natives Special – The five favourite NZ natives,  . Kawakawa . Mānuka . Kānuka . Kūmerahou . Horopito  Join us as we find out more about the potential phytomedicine for supporting health, wellbeing, and more chronic conditions with the NZ natives  For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz

In today’s podcast Phil and I are discussing stress and anxiety. The incidence of these two chronic conditions is increasing for in-clinic practitioners and more therapeutic and treatment options are needed.  Join us as we learn more about stress and anxiety with Phil, from a phytotherapy perspective, and the top herbs for use within the clinic situation and for optimal client outcomes.  For more...

Welcome, today’s Herb Talk podcast we will be delving into detoxification and how it is interconnected with mental health. With a focus on toxin elimination, and the phytotherapy options to help assist the process. For both physical and mental health. Join us, to learn the leading phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs with Phil Rasmussen, and case studies for additional clinical suppor...

Welcome, to today’s podcast all about Menopause. We will find out more about the typical four stages of peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause. We will learn more about the leading phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs from Phil Rasmussen for helping ease the hormonal transition of menopause. For in-clinic and ongoing client support.  Join us for today’s discussion regarding men...

Welcome, to today’s podcast about kūmerahou. We will find out more about the traditional and more recent uses of this lovely NZ Native Kūmerahou, including its well-known use as a leading respiratory herb for in-clinic and ongoing client support.  Join us for today’s discussion regarding kūmerahou to learn more about how phytotherapy can help support client health and care, for improved client car...

Welcome, to today’s Herb Talk podcast, we will be talking all about skin health and eczema, with a focus on the NZ native herbs. We will be learning more out more and both acute and chronic eczema. And the leading NZ native phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs from Phil Rasmussen  Join us for today’s discussion regarding both acute and chronic eczema, and the NZ natives. Join us, to l...

Welcome, to today’s Herb Talk podcast, we will be talking about the prized and highly popular NZ native herb Mānuka. We will be learning more about Mānuka, its traditional, and its clinical uses, alongside the leading phytotherapy options from Phil Rasmussen.  Join us for today’s discussion to learn more how Mānuka and its clinical applications for phytotherapy. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz...

In this month’s podcast, we are discussing more on the topic of pain. A prevalent symptom of chronic inflammatory conditions, from Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to fibromyalgia (FMS), pain can be a driving point for chronic conditions. This is an important consideration for adequate management and quality of life (QOL) for a client.  In this podcast, we will discuss how phytotherapy can help here and...

In this podcast we look at sleep disturbance, a common but completely debilitating condition, whether acute or chronic. Lack of sleep or insomnia has wide-reaching effects, from fatigue to a detrimental impact on emotional well-being. Sharlene and Phil discuss how to support sleep with phytotherapy. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz

In this episode, we will be discussing more about all the potential merits and clinical applications around the gut microbiome.  Join us, as we learn more about interconnecting relationships between the gut microbiome and the brain-gut axis. How phytotherapy can help support the gut-brain pathway. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz

This month’s podcast on adaptogens discusses how they help support our nervous system and adrenal function for acute and chronic stress.  Today’s podcast from Herb Talk will cover the core uses and primary medicinal herbal actions of some of our favorite adaptogenic herbs and how phytotherapy can help. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.n...

This episode looks at immunity and the core influences and drivers of poor immunity or “immune stress.” We will delve into how acute and chronic conditions like stress and lack of sleep can impact immunity. And the multifactorial crisis involved in the development of immune stress. We then discuss how practitioners can help support clients’ immune recovery and maintain immune wellness with phytoth...

This episode is all about tānekaha, the less-known New Zealand native herb with powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Learn more about its traditional uses, and benefits for future clinical applications and optimal client care. Join us for today's Herb Talk podcast, to learn more about all the medicinal uses of the NZ native tānekaha.    For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join o...

In this episode of ‘Herb Talk', Phil and Katie discuss the clinical benefits of the New Zealand native tōtara ( Podocarpus totara) . This powerful antioxidant herb is primarily used for its antibacterial and strong preservative-like effects. Highly prized in Rongoā Māori, this chiefly tree is often used in topical applications, and has shown activity against gram-positive bacteria like Staphy...

In this episode, we discuss leading herbs to support the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety in-clinic, and beneficial dosages for therapeutic effect.  Join us, as we investigate the benefits of phytotherapy and herbal remedies for helping to manage both acute and chronic cases of stress and anxiety for optimal client outcomes. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is...

In this month’s podcast, we are discussing all the clinical merits of the NZ native poroporo ( Solanum aviculare ). This soothing herb is primarily used for topical applications, such as eczema, fungal infections, ulcer, wounds and any pruritus-like conditions. All the topical highlights will be covered in our podcast of this unique NZ native for skin afflictions.                                 ...

In this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil will be discussing cognition and dementia. They talk about the leading herbs for brain health for in-clinic and optimal dosages for therapeutic effect.  They also, look into all the benefits of phytotherapy and the main herbal remedies for helping manage the prevalence in-clinic of poor cognition health and dementia. *DISCLAIMER: All information provide...

In this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil delve a bit deeper into digestion and detoxification, covering common digestive conditions and ways to support these pathways to maintain wellness. They also discuss how practitioners can optimise daily function with phytotherapy and additional ways to aid digestion and detoxification for in-clinic client care. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by P...

In this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil focus on the New Zealand native herb hoheria and its properties for in-clinic use. They cover its primary medicinal properties, unique benefits, lesser-known actions and therapeutic dosage, while reviewing the overall safety profile for topical and internal use. Relevant case studies are also discussed, providing insight into clinical use.    *DISCLAIME...

In this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil take a further look at systemic chronic inflammation. They delve into the most common inflammatory joint conditions and the connection between the gut microbiome and chronic inflammation. Additional phytomedicine options are discussed, with a focus on how their medicinal effects can best benefit long-term management of inflammation. Articles: Zeng L, Yu...

In this Herb Talk episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the key medicinal herbs to help address systemic chronic inflammation. We delve into the leading factors, core drivers and insights into chronic inflammation management. Learn more about some of the key herbs to support successf...

In this episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the unique native New Zealand herb, horopito, and all of its clinical benefits. This red fiery-acting herb is known as a potent anti-microbial for fungal over-growth and dysbiosis. We will be looking further into its associated actions, k...

In this Herb Talk episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and medical herbalist and member of the Phytomed technical team, Katie Donnelly, discuss finding hormonal health and balance with phytotherapy. We talk through some of the most common hormonal conditions and the contributing factors driving these conditions. Alongside delving into the key herbs to help regula...