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Joanne Kench
Naturopath & Registered Medical Herbalist
Affordable fees with discounts
for children and families.
Auckland, New Zealand

Herb Cards

Have you been privileged to view Sir David Attenboroughs documentary series:

The Secret Life of Plants? Whether you answered yes, or no, I am sure you can share with me, how awe inspiring the plants that grow on Planet Earth really are.

When I became inspired to create the Herbaljo Card range, my wish was not to capture just a photograph of the plant, but to also share with you its healing abilities.

While it is always wonderfully uplifting to receive a card with handwritten words inside, the Herbaljo Card range also provides the gift of knowledge on the reverse side of each card.

Inspire someone today with the gift of knowledge and share the healthy abundance of plant life with everyone.

	Borage Borago officinalis Borage is like a breath of fresh air for the emotionally and physically exhausted. And is safe as an adrenal tonic in cases where licorice is contra-indicated. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Calendula Calendula officinalis Harvest the petals or the whole flower of the calendula plant on a dry day. Lay the flowers/petals out to dry, face down on a piece of kitchen paper or cheesecloth material, in a warm, shady place that won’t be disturbed. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Dandelion Taraxacum officinale The name Dandelion comes from the French description of the plant based on the jagged appearance of the dandelion leaves: Dent – de – lion (teeth of the lion) More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Honeysuckle *Lonicera periclymenum, Honeysuckle is one of the plants Dr Edward Bach used for his Bach Flower remedies, which he created in the 1930’s. Bach flowers are 38 plant and flower based remedies that can aid one in managing the emotional demands of everyday life. Each remedy addresses a specific emotion. More information available on the card.* Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Pick a few of these vibrantly coloured flowers and you will also notice their delicate state. The energy of nasturtium flowers has that same quality of giving the body vibrancy when it is in a delicate state such as a cold and is used by herbalists as an antibacterial agent. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Rosemary Rosmarius officinalis One of the actions of Rosemary is as a rubefacient, which generally means an herb or substance used to bring blood rapidly to a concentrated area of the skin. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Sage Salvia officinalis Probably the most interesting action of Sage is its ability to reduce sweating, which makes it particularly useful as an infusion (tea) for the hot flushes and night sweats of Menopause. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Tansy Tanecetum vulgare Due to its rather interesting scent, Tansy has a reputation for keeping away creepy crawly pests. In days-gone-by Tansy was used as a “strewing” herb in homes as a guard against pestilence and disease! More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz
	Thyme Thymus vulgaris A handful of fresh thyme in a warm bath is said to restore energy and revive a tired body. More information available on the card. Original Photography by Registered Medical Herbalist Joanne Kench N.D Dip.Med.Herb Photo © Source Abundance Cards www.herbaljo.co.nz

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