Atherton Herbal Dispensary

08/07/2026

Introducing Vera (that's me)
Vera owns Atherton Herbal Dispensary and Restoring Vitality Naturopathic Clinic.

I find it rewarding to help people improve their health. It's always a great day when people say they are feeling better.

Being fit and healthy is important to me, so on weekends you might see me cycling around the Tablelands, kayaking on Tinaroo or camping at Innot Hot Springs, or just in the garden trying to keep the weeds down.

I'm available in the shop front Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and am happy to chat about what herbs and nutrients could help with your health niggles.

27/06/2026

Closed this coming Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th of June for the Atherton Show Holiday.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

18/06/2026

If you are still thinking of going to the Herbal Immune Workshop there are 2 spots left. Please message me to book as I have closed bookings on try booking to avoid overbooking.

16/06/2026

2 Spots left. If you are thinking of coming please message me as I have closed bookings via the link.

Did You Know? Your Kitchen and Herb Cupboard May Already Hold Powerful Remedies for Winter Wellness 🍃

As the cooler months settle in and cold and flu season approaches, many people immediately reach for over-the-counter medicines. But some of the most effective supportive remedies have been used for generations and may already be sitting in your pantry.

Some of these include lemons, garlic, ginger, onions, honey, apple cider vinegar, dried herbs such as thyme and rosemary and herbal teas.

The key is knowing:
🌿 Which remedies work best for different symptoms
🌿 When to use them
🌿 How to prepare them correctly for maximum benefit
🌿 Which herbs are best for prevention versus treatment

At our upcoming Herbal Immune Workshop, you'll learn practical, evidence-informed home remedies for sore throats, coughs, congestion and immune support. You'll also discover how to make your own Elderberry Syrup, create an immune-boosting medicinal mushroom soup, and understand the difference between herbal infusions and decoctions so you get the most from your herbs.

✨ You'll leave with a complete herbal immune kit, elderberry syrup kit, herbal remedies, recipes and the confidence to care for yourself and your family naturally throughout winter.
When: Saturday June 20th
🕑 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton

Places are limited to 20 people.
Winter wellness starts with knowledge. Learn the skills now and be prepared for cold and flu season before it arrives.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA

Herbal Immune Workshop When: Saturday June 20th Time: 2 - 4 pm Where: Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton Cooler temperatures are here...

15/06/2026

Still a few places left for the Herbal Immune Workshop coming this Saturday, Halloran's Hill Hall 2 - 4 pm.

What other people said about last years workshop:

'I’ve been so thankful for the knowledge & the kit I received at this workshop that I attended last year! This past week I’ve been making batches of the immunity tea - a lifesaver during an upper respiratory infection.'
Sonya Kelly

'I loved the workshop last year! Well worth investing in to get some great remedies and information to help stay well this Winter.'
Emma Bowen

See information below:

Herbal Immune Workshop
When: Saturday June 20th
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Where: Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton
Cooler temperatures are here and winter is definitely on the way along with the usual increase in colds and flus. Peak flu season is usually during July and August. Be prepared for the cold and flu season now and in the future with this herbal immune medicine workshop.

Reduce and prevent the suffering of sore throats, persistent coughs keeping you up at night, days off work, kids at home sick, concern with spreading your illness to elderly parents or new arrivals. Help to prevent infections going to the chest or middle ears and learn what to do if they do.

What’s included:
🍃 Discover the best herbal remedies for immunity, colds, coughs, sore throats – both prevention and treatment.
🍃 Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup
🍃 Learn to make an immune boosting soup with dried medicinal mushrooms and herbal roots
🍃 Find out the difference between decoctions and infusions and the best way to get the most from your herbal teas.
🍃 Unearth home remedies you have on hand in your pantry for common symptoms

What you get to take home (Retail Value $97 - included in the workshop price):
🌿 Herbal immune kit:
- Dried herbs for immunity and chesty coughs - Echinacea, Astragalus Root, Mullein Leaf
- Dried medicinal mushrooms - Maitake and Reishi
- Recipe Sheets for immune boosting soup and immune tea
🫐 Elderberry syrup kit:
- Dried Elderberries, Cinnamon bark
- One glass amber bottle, labels, muslin cloth
- Recipe sheet
🌿 Flubiotic Immune Tincture blend: Echinacea root, Pelargonium, Garlic and Horseradish 100ml
🌿 Herbal throat spray - purse size - great for travelling and general use if around people who are coughing and sneezing
🌿 Information and recipe sheets for home remedies
Investment: $135 per person or $120 each for two people or more.

Limit of 20 People
Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA

09/06/2026

🌿 Herbal Immune Workshop 🌿
As Mums, Dads and carers, we’re often the first line of defence when coughs, colds and sore throats make their way through the household. From sleepless nights with sick children to worrying about elderly parents or vulnerable family members, winter can be a challenging time.
This practical, hands-on workshop will help you build a natural herbal toolkit to support your family's health throughout the colder months.
With peak cold and flu season approaching, now is the perfect time to learn simple, effective herbal remedies that can help support immunity, ease common winter ailments and reduce the impact of seasonal bugs on your family.

What you'll learn:
🍃 The best herbs for immune support, colds, coughs and sore throats
🍃 How to make nourishing Elderberry Syrup for the whole family
🍃 How to prepare an immune-boosting soup using medicinal mushrooms and herbal roots
🍃 The difference between herbal infusions and decoctions, and how to get the most from your herbal teas
🍃 Easy pantry remedies for common cold and flu symptoms
🍃 What to do when infections linger or move to the chest or ears

You'll take home a complete Herbal Immune Kit (included in workshop price - Valued at $97)
🌿 Dried immune-supporting herbs including Echinacea, Astragalus Root and Mullein Leaf
🌿 Medicinal mushrooms including Maitake and Reishi
🌿 Elderberry Syrup making kit with bottle, muslin cloth and ingredients
🌿 100ml Flubiotic Immune Tincture blend
🌿 Herbal throat spray — perfect for travel, work and school environments
🌿 Recipe sheets, remedy guides and practical resources

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton
Investment:
💰 $135 per person
💰 $120 each when booking two or more people
⚠️ Limited to 20 participants

Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA

Whether you're a mum wanting natural options for your family, a grandparent caring for grandchildren, or someone looking after ageing parents, this workshop will give you practical skills and remedies you can use year after year.

05/06/2026

🍄 Medicinal Mushrooms: Nature's Winter Wellness Allies

Long before pharmacies existed, medicinal mushrooms were valued by traditional cultures for their ability to support health, vitality and resilience during the colder months.
Two of the most researched medicinal mushrooms today are Reishi and Maitake.
🌿 Reishi is often referred to as the "Mushroom of Immortality" and has been traditionally used to support immune function, recovery and overall wellbeing.
🌿 Maitake has a long history of use as both a food and medicine, particularly for supporting healthy immune responses.

One of the challenges many people face is knowing:
❓ Which mushrooms are worth using?
❓ How should they be prepared?
❓ How much should you take?
❓ How do you incorporate them into everyday meals?

At our upcoming Herbal Immune Workshop, you'll learn how to make an immune-supporting soup using medicinal mushrooms and herbal roots, and you'll receive your own take-home supply of dried Maitake and Reishi mushrooms along with recipes and practical instructions.

Winter wellness doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with simple traditions, nourishing foods and knowledge you can use for years to come.

🍄 Herbal Immune Workshop
📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hil, Atherton

Places are limited to 20 participants.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA
Have you ever used medicinal mushrooms? Tell us your favourite in the comments below! 👇

05/06/2026

🌿 Are you ready for winter cold and flu season?
Every year we see the same illnesses... sore throats, lingering coughs, sick kids at home, time off work, and the worry of passing illnesses on to elderly family members.
What if you could build your knowledge and confidence with practical herbal remedies that you can use year after year?
Join us for our Herbal Immune Workshop on Saturday 20 June in Atherton and discover how to support your health naturally through the cooler months.

In this hands-on workshop you'll learn:
🍃 The best herbs for immunity, colds, coughs and sore throats
🍃 How to make traditional Elderberry Syrup
🍃 How to prepare an immune-boosting soup using medicinal mushrooms and herbal roots
🍃 The difference between infusions and decoctions (and how to get the most from your herbal teas)
🍃 Simple home remedies you may already have in your pantry

PLUS you'll take home a comprehensive herbal immune kit valued at $97, including herbs, medicinal mushrooms, elderberry syrup ingredients, recipes, a Flubiotic Immune Tincture, herbal throat spray and more.
📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 Hallorans Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton
💰 $135 per person or $120 each when booking 2 or more people
⚠️ Limited to just 20 participants.
Give yourself and your family the tools to navigate winter with greater confidence and less reliance on last-minute trips to the pharmacy.
Book your place here:
https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA
Tag a friend who would love to learn more about herbal medicine! 🌿

03/06/2026

🫐 Make your own Organic Elderberry Syrup
For generations, elderberries have been used as a traditional herbal remedy during the colder months. Making your own syrup is surprisingly simple, cost-effective, and gives you control over exactly what goes into it.
At our upcoming Herbal Immune Workshop, you'll learn step-by-step how to make your own Organic Elderberry Syrup from organic dried elderberries and warming spices such as cinnamon.

Even better, you'll take home an Elderberry Syrup Kit including:
🫐 Dried elderberries
🫐 Cinnamon bark
🫐 Amber glass bottle
🫐 Muslin cloth
🫐 Easy-to-follow recipe sheet
You'll leave with the confidence to make this winter favourite at home whenever you need it.

Date: Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Halloran's Hall, Halloran's Hill, Atherton
Places are limited to just 20 participants.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMHOA