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Courses

Aroha Island is a natural haven with a wide diversity of New Zealand flora and fauna. If you love nature and have a desire to explore the unique plants and birds of New Zealand, you will enjoy the tours on offer. If you like to familiarize yourself with the healing aspect of Mother Nature there are a selection of one day courses available. Prior booking is essential

Properties of herbs

Learn to correctly identify certain plants, to understand the benefits and nutritional value of these plants and how to incorporate them into your diet.  Fee: $20
October 4th Time:  9.00 am. to 3.00 pm.

Herbal manufacturing

Learn to make herbal teas, decoctions and infused oils using the correctly identified plants and the correct application. Fee $20
November 1. Time: 9.00 am. to 3.00 pm.

Ointments, balm and more

Learn to make ointments, balms, etc. using herbs and understanding the historic value of the herbs used. You will also learn to use your natural herbal products that may help to treat minor ailments. Fee $20.00 on Sunday 6th of December. Time 9.00 am. to 3.00 pm.

Minimum attendance 8 persons or pro-rata increase in attendance fee.

Learning to make herbal balms at Aroha Island
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