East, Native New Zealand Bodycare.
Native Herbal Medicine Workshop
Native Herbal Medicine Workshop
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Learn to Make Your Own Rongoā Rakau – Native Plant Medicine Workshop
Join me for a hands-on workshop where traditional Māori plant knowledge meets modern herbal science. You’ll learn how to identify, harvest, and use some of Aotearoa’s most treasured native herbs, including kawakawa, mānuka, and kānuka, and create your own healing remedies to take home.
Perfect for beginners or plant lovers wanting to deepen their understanding of rongoā rākau and natural medicine.
What You’ll Learn & Create
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How to identify and use native medicinal plants
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The healing properties of kawakawa, mānuka, and kānuka
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How to make your own:
• Kawakawa balm (20ml)
• Mānuka liquid extract (50ml)
You’ll leave with two handmade remedies, printed notes, and the confidence to continue your rongoā journey at home.
What’s Included
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Herbal infusions of native plants to enjoy during the session
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All materials, tools, and printed notes
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Your handmade balm and extract
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Safety briefing
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Optional: Delicious platters and drinks available on request
You will leave the workshop with the knowledge of how to make your own Kawakawa balm and Manuka liquid tincture, which you can take home as your own treasure. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the heritage of herbal medicine and why it has been used for generations.
What you need to know
Duration: 2.5 hours
Availability: 20 seats per class. For larger groups or private bookings, please contact me directly.
Included:
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Herbal infusions of native herbs to sip on while learning.
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All manufacturing equipment and notes.
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A 25ml bottle of your own manufactured herbal extract.
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A 10ml balm made from organic herbs, bees and trees all grown on New Zealand soil.
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Safety briefing.
Workshop Details
Duration: 3 hours
Times: 9am–12pm or 2pm–5pm
Class size: 10 people
Location: Ōkere Falls, Rotorua
Mobile option: We can travel to you for groups of 10 or more
Group Discounts & Private Bookings
Discounts available for group bookings of five or more. For larger groups or private sessions, please contact me directly.
To book or enquire:
Please fill in the form below or email me at eastnz@yahoo.com
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What our customers think
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Beth Thompson-U.S.A
Manuka BalmMy little tin of Manuka balm has been an absolute lifesaver. It almost instantly soothes an itchy, pink rash that every other "organic" and "fragrance-free" product only seemed to make worse.
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Kelsey Eames-N.Z Outdoor Photographer
Relax BalmAs someone who struggles with stress and spends most of the day in front of a screen, the Relax Balm has become my go-to for unwinding. It’s easy to apply, smells amazing, and helps ease my mind at the end of a long day.
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Lissa Hufford-N.Z Social Worker
Kawakawa BalmThis stuff is seriously magic, the only thing that has made my eczema break outs disappear almost overnight.
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Jen Miller-U.S.A
Relax BalmMy job is hectic, and I use the Relax Balm to stay calm and focused while juggling a variety of responsibilities. I’ll admit—I was skeptical at first, but I’m so glad I gave it a try. It really helps.
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Lana Martin- QLD Mine Worker
Manuka BalmI picked up this Manuka balm while traveling in New Zealand. It’s been great to have while working in the mines—gentle on my sensitive skin and even works on spider bites. A little piece of home on the job.
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Misuzu Watanabe-NZ Jetboat Driver
Sleep BalmI’m in love with this sleep balm. A bit on my temples and under my nose, and the calming scent relaxes me into deep sleep. It works so well, I can’t even finish a page of my bedtime book!
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Mike Dawson- NZ Olympic Athlete
Sleep BalmI’ve been blown away by how effective this Sleep Balm is. Best used in the evening, it’s really helped improve my sleep. So great to find a natural product that actually works!
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Nikki Whitehead-NZ Outdoors Instructor
Sleep BalmI use the Sleep Balm before I go to sleep and it helps me to fall into a relaxed deep sleep and wake up feeling more rested. I am stoked to discover this balm - love it!
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Bernd Sommer-NZ Skipper
Kava BalmKava balm is my everyday go-to, for relaxation, sleep, and muscle tension relief. I feel muscle pain relief within 15 minutes of use, Kava balm is the best natural remedy if you move physically for work or sport.
- Bernd Sommer
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Alice-NZ Nurse
Kawakawa BalmDenise's Kawakawa Balm is amazing! I’ve had contact dermatitis for about a year and tried countless pharmaceutical ointments—most only worked short-term. This balm not only feels great going on, but it actually works. My rash disappears overnight!