Herbadashery

14/10/2026

30/09/2026

Hot flushes are a common symptom in perimenopause and menopause. A consultation can help us find the right remedies for you. Link to book in bio.

23/09/2026

Had a wonderful catch up with Gill Stannard who had “accidentally” grown a bumper crop@of turmeric.

We made a couple of fresh plant extracts, one with black pepper. Looking forward to pressing them and tasting them as the aroma was magnificent on the day. Stay tuned!

23/09/2026

We’ve had patients with reflux who have been on protein pump inhibitors (PPI) like omeprazole for years. PPIs are meant to be only used short term, long term use causes disruption to the gut microbiome and has also been linked to chronic kidney disease. PPIs can also leave you susceptible to gut infections and the development of SIBO and IBS.

16/09/2026

What delicious abundance- native thyme and lemon myrtle!

09/09/2026

If you’ve got a cough that just won’t go away, book in to see us for some immune support.

Marianne is at Akasha in Manly Monday to Saturday
Jo is at Akasha on Wednesdays and at Herbadashery in Brookvale Monday Thursday and Friday.

12/08/2026

Flu Brew!!

I have one of the dreaded lurgies going around and am having the day in bed. I was reminded to make myself a flu brew. This recipe is from one of my favourite herb teachers at college 25 years ago. Take fresh thyme, garlic and ginger, add a cup of water and gently simmer for a few minutes. Important to keep this covered to keep all those essential oils in the brew! (If you’re doing it in a mug cover it with a saucer). Then strain and add honey and lemon.

Thyme is antimicrobial and has an affinity for the lungs. Sage can also be used instead of thyme and is great for sore throats.

30/07/2026

I’m on a mini break for a few days! teagan drummond will have the phone to answer and enquiries and I will be back at work on Monday.

15/07/2026

The nettle paper dried easily over the weekend! Lots of fun and nice to use a waste product.