Scutellaria lateriflora
Skullcap is a premier nervine. It has a wonderful way of calming and centering the nervous system. Skullcap acts as a mild yet effective sedative and helps relieve nervous tension and anxiety. Skullcap can be taken over long periods of time to strengthen and reinvigorate the nervous system, making it more resilient and strong. It also can be taken in acute situations of extreme stress, such as panic attacks and trauma. In these situations skullcap works quickly to bring the nervous system back to a place of homeostasis and calm.*
30g of loose leaves and flowers in a compostable bag.
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Harvested, dried and packed at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.
Harvested at their peak time, gently dried and processed by hand. This retains their colour and medicinal constituents.
Directions
Use 1 tsp. (0.5 - 1g) for a cup of tea (250ml), steep for 5-10 minutes and strain.
It blends well with other herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, lemon verbena, lavender flowers and tulsi.
Skullcap growing at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula
*This information is for educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please do not self-treat disease using herbs alone. Always consult with a qualified and registered herbalist.
Ingredients: Dried skullcap leaves and flowers
A calming herbal tea blend made with herbs grown at KoruKai Herb Farm to soothe the nervous system, promote restful sleep, and gently uplift the mood.
Perfect for unwinding in the evening after work or whenever you need a moment of calm.
30g loose leaf and flower tea in compostable, biodegradable packaging.
Rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, this calming herbal blend featuring Tulsi is crafted to help ease stress, quiet the mind, and support a sense of balance and wellbeing. Carefully paired with soothing botanicals, it’s the perfect tea for slowing down and restoring inner calm, cup after cup.
Naturally uplifting with a refreshing lemon-basil flavour.
30g loose leaf tea in compostable packaging
A beautifully balanced herbal tea crafted to support women through their monthly cycle with greater ease and comfort.
This soothing blend may help calm frazzled nerves, ease tension, reduce irritability, mood swings, cramps, bloating, and emotional lows—helping you move with your natural flow more gently each month.
Deliciously smooth with a softly floral sweetness and a refreshing hint of lemon, it’s a truly enjoyable cup to reach for when extra support is needed.
Available in 30g and 60g.
Loose leaf tea in compostable packaging.
A gentle calming herbal tea crafted to support children through the pressures of modern life. School demands, social challenges, overstimulation, and worry can sometimes show up as tension, anxiety, restlessness, low mood, or overwhelm.
This soothing blend of traditional herbs is designed to help calm the nervous system, ease stress, and encourage greater balance and resilience over time.
A naturally pleasant tea for quiet moments, after-school wind-downs, or during challenging periods.
30g loose leaf tea in compostable packaging.
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Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Family: Lamiaceae
This plant have been grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.
You will get 3 dormant root pieces. Please find growing information and photos below.
Elecampane (inula helenium) clears dense, sticky mucus from the bronchial system. It is warming to the system and relieves coughing and asthma. High in inulin it is also a prebiotic for your gut flora.*
50g in a biodegradable, compostable pouch.
Hawthorn tincture is an herbal preparation made from the berries of the hawthorn tree.
Hawthorn is used traditionally to support heart health and cardiovascular function. It contains antioxidants and flavonoids.*
This hawthorn berry extract comes in a 30ml dropper bottle.
Strength: 1:3, 50% vol.
Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet contains salicylic acid. It reduces inflammation and helps with arthritis, aches, fever, colds, and flu. It also soothes the digestive tract, reducing acidity, heartburn, diarrhoea, and supporting ulcer healing.*
Harvested at their peak time in the middle of summer, gently dried and processed by hand. This retains their colour and medicinal constituents.
Harvested, dried and packed at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.
30g of loose leaves and flowers in a compostable bag.
Ground ginger is essential in much Western baking including cakes, biscuits, and traditional gingerbread. It is widely used in many cuisines, including a variety of stir-fry and curry dishes in India and Oriental countries.
20g in a sealed pouch. Once opened transfer to a sealed container for best results.
Rosemary is a greatly valued herb that has been used since antiquity to improve and strengthen the memory. Rosemary has an anti-inflammatory effect due to rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. It is also a powerful antioxidant.
Rosemary stimulates the circulation of blood to the head, improving memory and concentration. It also eases headaches and migraines.
It is valued as a herb that raises the spirits and is helpful when recovering from long-term stress and chronic illness.
It makes a great infusion that can be added to the bathwater to ease aching muscles or premenstrual tension.
Rosemary combined with sage makes a great gargle for sore throat.
Please see below for directions.
50g of dried leaves in biodegradable pouch.
This tea contains pure perennial Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) grown and dried at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula.
Perennial stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has a long medicinal history. It has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, anemia, urinary tract infections and hay fever.*
Loose leaf tea in compostable packaging. Available in 30g bags.
Lemon Balm tincture is an herbal preparation made from lemon balm leaves and flowers grown on KoruKai Herb Farm.
Lemon Balm is used traditionally for its calming, antiviral, and digestive properties.*
This lemon balm extract comes in a 30ml dropper bottle.
Strength: 1:7.5, 45% vol.
Lemon Balm has a pleasant lemony taste. It can reduce nervous tension, anxiety and improve sleep. It is also uplifting and soothing to the spirit and aids digestion. Its antiviral properties make it a great remedy for cold sores.*
Loose leaf tea in compostable packaging.
Available in 30g and 60g bags.
Ceylon cinnamon quills
Cinnamomum verum
The use of cinnamon as an aromatic spice can be dated to as far back as ancient Egypt. Popular in spice mixes, sweet or savoury recipes, and hot or cold beverages.
This is Ceylon cinnamon. It is sometimes called 'true' cinnamon and is far superior in taste to the commonly used, cheaper cassia variety.
30g packed in a home compostable ziploc bag.
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop is a wonderful medicinal herb, which can be used as a medicinal herbal tea with soothing qualities useful to support the lungs during colds and flus* or as a flavouring for soups, sauces, meat and egg dishes. Use sparingly because of its strong flavour.
Harvested at their peak time in the middle of summer, gently dried and processed by hand. This retains their colour and medicinal constituents.
Harvested, dried and packed at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.
30g of loose leaves and flowers in a compostable bag.
Leonurus cardiaca
This bold botanical melts tension, and dials down occasional anxiety so you can feel confident, calm and totally in your power.*
Motherwort is very effective at tonifying and strengthening the heart and circulatory system. Energetically it helps people to feel lionhearted (note its Latin name Leonurus cardiaca), hopeful and full of life. It helps maintain calmness during occasional stressful times, supporting emotional resilience and balance. Motherwort is potent bitter to aid digestion and tonifies the liver. It is also a strong nervine and can reduce nervous tension, relax muscles and ease menstrual discomfort and cramping. It is a common treatment for hot flushes and emotional upheaval. It is uplifting, yet grounding.*
Loose leaf tea. Available in 30g bags.
Fresh Hawthorn berries for Tincture Making (Limited Seasonal Harvest) hand-harvested from our herb farm in NZ, carefully selected at peak ripeness. These vibrant berries are traditionally valued for their use in herbal preparations and seasonal wellness.
300g fresh berries
Fennel seeds have a sweet, warm aroma with notes of anise and licorice. Its flavour is mildly sweet with a gentle anise finish.
30g packaged in biodegradable paper packaging.
Transfer to an airtight container after opening. Best stored in a cool, dry place and keeps for up to 2 years when stored properly.
Kanuka Kunzea ericoides
A "tea-tree" similar to Manuka, traditionally used to make a herbal tea, grows well on KoruKai Herb Farm. We love it for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It supports the body to fight off infections.
We use Kanuka in herbal tea blend as foot soak and make infused oils for topical applications.
30g dried Kanuka leaves and flowers in home compostable packaging.
Horseradish tincture is an herbal extract made from the root of the horseradish plant.
Horseradish tincture is a versatile herbal preparation with a range of traditional uses—from easing congestion to supporting digestion and respiratory health. Laboratory studies support its antimicrobial, anti‑inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.*
This horseradish root extract comes in a 30ml dropper bottle.
Strength: 1:3, 40% vol.
A traditional herbal extract of Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica leaf, crafted at a 1:5 ratio in 45% ethanol.
A convenient, daily tonic traditionally used to support general wellbeing and vitality.*
This nettle leaf extract comes in a 30ml dropper bottle.
Strength: 1:5, 45% vol.
