Herb Talk with Phytomed
Herb Talk is Phytomed's podcast series hosted by Sharlene Bennett, Naturopath and Medical Herbalist at Phytomed and Phil Rasmussen, Phytomed Founder, Pharmacist and Medical Herbalist. This series offers innovative insights and research into a wide range of phytomedicines, with a particular focus on New Zealand native herbs and their application for health in clinical practice. It is reserved for medical herbalists, naturopaths and natural health practitioners only, and is ideal to keep up to date, learn more and gain CPE/CPD points. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns regarding your health. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz. Join our Phytomed Facebook Group @Phytomed NZ. Email us info@phytomed.co.nz
Episodes
41 episodes
The Phytomed Phytotherapy Essentials/Toolbox
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 a...
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Episode 38
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31:23
The NZ Natives Special – The Five Favourite NZ Natives Part 2:
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 ou...
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Episode 37
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28:04
The NZ Natives Special – The Five Favourite NZ natives
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 po...
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12:21
Stress and Anxiety in Children
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...
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Episode 36
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50:04
The detoxification and mental health connection
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 ...
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Episode 35
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41:52
The NZ Native Herb - Kūmerahou
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 suppor...
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Episode 0
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20:35
Menopause and Phytotherapy
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 P...
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Episode 0
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41:24
Mānuka – The NZ Native herb
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 ...
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Episode 0
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22:10
Skin Health – Eczema and the NZ Native Herbs
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...
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Episode 0
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32:51
Sleep management
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 ...
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Episode 30
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22:33
Pain and phytotherapy
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 i...
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Episode 31
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36:16
Adaptogens
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 o...
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Episode 29
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28:08
The Gut Microbiome
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-...
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Episode 28
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25:42
Tanekaha
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. Joi...
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16:18
Immunity and Stress
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 involve...
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20:46
Herb Profile: Tōtara
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 effe...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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12:36
Phytotherapy for Stress & Anxiety
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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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23:48
Herb Profile: Poroporo
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 p...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:53
Cognition and dementia
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:57
Detox & Digestion
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 da...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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26:49
Herbal Highlight: Hoheria
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 rev...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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18:54
Systemic Chronic Inflammation (Part 2)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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21:55
Systemic Chronic Inflammation (Part 1)
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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22:17
Herbal Highlight: Horopito
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:10
Finding hormonal health and balance
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:07