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sisubotanicals

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 449 884 912

Address: Sisu botanicals, 25 railway place 3078 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://sisubotanicals.com

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25.01.2022 So going back into lockdown again got me feeling like a little comfort food today !So heres my fav healthy comfort recipe from @wickedhealthy cookbook Checkout @donellecrocker our naturopath for health inspiration Wicked healthy cheese sauce recipe Makes about 4 cups - double if making the Mac and cheese ... 1 cup cashews 2 cups chopped peeled butternut squash cup garlic cloves peeled approx 10 cloves 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 cups unsweetened soy milk 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons white miso 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon ground white pepper Half teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper break Method Soak the cashews in hot water for an hour. Combined the drain cashews, squash, garlic, and vinegar in a medium sauce pot. Add water to cover (4-5 cups) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until everything is super soft and Mashable a proxy 10 to 15 minutes Drain and then pour the solid ingredients into a high-speed blender instead of blending low and slow. Increase the speed, and gradually add the soy milk. When the milk is fully incorporated, add the remaining ingredients and blend until super smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Like a cream sauce smooth use immediately or refrigerate up to one week. ProTip: if you cook the sauce I will thicken up to adjust the consistency add more or less soy milk or another non-dairy milk. Wicked healthy baked Mac and cheese recipe This is one of my favourite meals, for when you feel like comfort food but also want to be healthy). Preheat the oven to 180 C. Toss 450grms, cooked gf pasta ( i recommend macaroni or swirls), with a quarter cup of olive oil. Then mix with 8 cups of the wicked healthy cheese sauce, stir in 2 cups of broccoli and other veggies you like, (my favourites are, cauliflower and green peas). Pour into aproximately 12 cup casserole dish, and top with a cup of almond meal, gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs, and crushed up, gluten free corn flakes, fresh Pasley. Bake that Mac daddy until nicely browned on top, for about 30 minutes. Servez 6-8. serve with lots of greens, fresh chilli or sriracha, fresh herbs and a protein like crunchy tempeh @ sisubotanicals

24.01.2022 The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy. Unknown

22.01.2022 Love getting feedback on herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is my first love, when prescribing and blending tinctures,I love to take in to account a holistic view of the patient, and of the herbs. Research, traditional use, energetics, chemistry. The beauty of herbal medicine is that we use whole herbs, the way nature intended. And we match these herbs to whole people, we listen to the story’s, including but not just the symptoms. Listening too, and working with the body.... Xx During these transitional times, during the restrictions, I want to remind you I am still here providing online care and advice. I have loved connecting to people for naturopathy consults via telehealth, sending herbal tinctures, teas, essences and what may be needed to help you feel better. You can find a link for appointments in our bio. Xx

22.01.2022 Open till 3pm ... come celebrate winter solstice with us xx

21.01.2022 We are in love with these beautiful, playful and unique pieces by @laura.makes.pots Then when we heard the story behind them, we loved them even more xx Welcome to the family @laura.makes.pots... I believe that clay is in my bones. My mother told me last year that she had a pottery wheel when I was a baby. She would throw while I was asleep. Whenever I cried, she would come inside to pick me up and end up with clay all over my and the cot. I picked up ceramics a year ago and it just felt natural to me, I've not stopped since. When Covid-19 broke out, I was living in London working full time as a curator at a major art museum. I was going through a divorce and my anxiety was at an all time high. I panicked and flew back to Melbourne to be with my family; unwittingly this ended up being a four month stay. To help me cope with this uncertainty, I set-up a pottery studio in my parent's garage in Fairfield. Ceramics became a central part of my life and of my healing. These pots are brimming with break-up feels, with family reconnection, with being unapologetically queer, and with self-love. I hope they bring strength and joy to their new owners. All pots are made from stoneware clay thrown on a wheel and hand-painted with glaze, fired twice in the kiln to ensure they are food-safe. Laura Castagnini Instagram: @laura.makes.pots @sisubotanicals

21.01.2022 I love the feeling in the room after herbal bodywork. To me it feels like magic. The room all cosy and warm, filled with the aroma of frankincense and sandalwood from the resins burned. Combined with the warming botanical notes from the herbal compresses. The candles flickering. The music still playing. Just Feels so relaxed. This beautiful old building holds some magic.... Its a blessing to be able to massage again. Xx

21.01.2022 Connecting with plant medicine Forgive me as I waffle, I’m trying to put into words how much I love sharing ways of connecting into plant medicine. As I try to explain I just feel side tracked by their beauty. My nanny use to say looking into nature is like looking into yourself.... There’s so many ways of connecting, many that do not cost a thing. Like going for a walk and allowing them to catch your attention. Then just observing, and noticing everything about them. Maybe just talking with your pot plants. Or taking your time to fully enjoy your cup of herbal tea. The list goes on and on. I love how especially in times of distress and transition, they remind us of the abundance of nature. The beauty of witnessing their continual change, reminds us of the beauty in ours. One of my favourites, is hanging some Passionflower or lavender on my bed frame. Each day I get to witness it, to connect, to watch it change, to dry, and to turn into a different form of itself. It’s a simple act inviting the magic of mother nature, in to your home, into your everyday rituals. Xx

21.01.2022 Fresh batch of Elderberry Elixer The first time I made this recipe for elderberry immune elixer, was for a beautiful friend of mine, whos an amazing singer. Her throat was suffering and so I looked on my shelves and put some of my favourite herbs togeather to help sooth and protect. In a base of Elderberry, I added demulcants, immune tonics and also just herbs to help ease the pain. Herbalists have been doing this for centuries, I love that I get to keep sharing the wisdo...m of plants with you. Thankyou so much for surprising me with this magic photo @lisaray, Im blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive, magic and talented group of women xxx

21.01.2022 Connecting with plant medicine Forgive me as I waffle, Im trying to put into words how much I love sharing ways of connecting into plant medicine. As I try to explain I just feel side tracked by their beauty. My nanny use to say looking into nature is like looking into yourself.... Theres so many ways of connecting, many that do not cost a thing. Like going for a walk and allowing them to catch your attention. Then just observing, and noticing everything about them. Maybe just talking with your pot plants. Or taking your time to fully enjoy your cup of herbal tea. The list goes on and on. I love how especially in times of distress and transition, they remind us of the abundance of nature. The beauty of witnessing their continual change, reminds us of the beauty in ours. One of my favourites, is hanging some Passionflower or lavender on my bed frame. Each day I get to witness it, to connect, to watch it change, to dry, and to turn into a different form of itself. Its a simple act inviting the magic of mother nature, in to your home, into your everyday rituals. Xx

20.01.2022 Hand poured pure soy candles, in @tinafoley beautiful ceramics- theres only three in this finish left xx Remember to ask about our refilling option too xx Lemongrass + Cedarwood + Quartz + Selenite ... CLEARING + SANCTITY + MANIFESTATION A candle for times of transtition and for freshness. We have included Selenite and clear quartz to activate this powerful blend. To lighten up, brighten up and power up our lives. Clearing energy blockages selenite allows for liquid like energy fluidity. Cedarwood is said to be an oil that may provide comfort and warmth, and stabilize energies thrown out of balance. For exhaustion, nervous tension, anger and other stress related conditions.This hand poured blend has been crafted with the intention of increasing motivation, energy and clarity. Peppermint, helps people become clear headed and refreshes the spirits. The invigorating properties of Lemongrass, stimulates, revives, enegises. Sage essential oil : attracts positive energies and influence by creating balance and connection by driving away unwanted negative energies. Magical associations include purification and protection, wisdom, health and long life.

20.01.2022 We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, weve lost our connection to ourselves - Andy Goldsworthy

19.01.2022 Connecting with plant medicine Forgive me as I waffle, I’m trying to put into words how much I love sharing ways of connecting into plant medicine. As I try to explain I just feel side tracked by their beauty. My nanny use to say looking into nature is like looking into yourself.... There’s so many ways of connecting, many that do not cost a thing. Like going for a walk and allowing them to catch your attention. Then just observing, and noticing everything about them. Maybe just talking with your pot plants. Or taking your time to fully enjoy your cup of herbal tea. The list goes on and on. I love how especially in times of distress and transition, they remind us of the abundance of nature. The beauty of witnessing their continual change, reminds us of the beauty in ours. One of my favourites, is hanging some Passionflower or lavender on my bed frame. Each day I get to witness it, to connect, to watch it change, to dry, and to turn into a different form of itself. It’s a simple act inviting the magic of mother nature, in to your home, into your everyday rituals. Xx

19.01.2022 Online consults and online apothecary remain open As you all will know we have entered stage 4 restrictions, under these restrictions I will be moving all consults online. We had already been mostly online, so we are well set up to continue supporting you. While Im pretty sad that I wont be get to hold space for you in clinic, Im really looking to welcome you back in once it safe to do so. ... Online consults - I am still here providing virtual consults , and am able to post to you everything you need. Im only a phone call away so if you feel like youd like some support during this time please reach out. I miss your faces already and being able to brew some tea, and create an open and nurturing space for you. Our online store is also still open; Ive filled it with nurturing and grounding goodies, as well as medicinal teas to help bring ritual and calm into your home. Ive been busy sending out home healing packs, self care packs, immune packs, new mumma packs, calming packs ... please be patient while I update these in website .. or if they interested you dm me. Please stay safe, look after your health and be kind and easy on yourselves xx Sending our love Nellie and Sisu xx

19.01.2022 #blackouttuesday #aboriginallivesmatter

18.01.2022 Make your own Elixer! So excited to be launching our home herbalist kits, starting this week with our Elderberry Elixer kit. Part of my dream is connecting people back to the magic of plants, to put natures gifts back in your hands. ... The kits contain some of my favourite traditional herbs like elderberry, echinacea and marshmallow in their raw forms. And the instructions on how to make them into a beautiful vitamin c rich elixer. The only thing you need to add is water and honey (or rice malt syrup if vegan). Preparing traditional herbal remedies is so much fun, I hope you enjoy the process as much as I do. Xxx

18.01.2022 The ritual of Tea, for Calm and self nurture xx When ever I feel alittle stressed or anxious I lean on my herbal friends. I create the space and time to slow down, breath and make some tea. I know this sounds so simplistic, but I love it. Theres something calming about the whole ritual of choosing the herbs, steeping, and holding the warm ceramic. And taking the time to gently sip, breath and connect back to myself. I invite you to try it. Botanical Hug pack xx ... Three teas to calm, ground and help ease stress. We wanted to choose our favourite calming tea to share with you, and we just couldnt decide between these three. So we thought why not make an emergency hug back to help ground and nurture. Providing comfort and support throughout your day. This pack contains : Sweeten me up - Grounding Rose tinted glasses - Heart warming Goodnight sweetheart - Calming Available online.. link in bio xxxx Sending love and kindness to you all.

18.01.2022 Our lasted offering , I wanted to make a delicious herbal latte, without the caffeine. So I looked into my cubbords, to see what plant friends where there, who could help with some love for my nervous system and adrenals in these uneasy times. I wanted to create something that would help ground, and build endurance and at the same time by like a yummy afternoon treat. So this is what I came up with. I liked it so much I thought Id share with you. Adaptogenic herbal tonic x...x Drawing from the knowledge of traditional herbalists. This tonic is formulated utilizng herbs traditionally used to support the bodies ability to adapt in times of stress. Aimed at calming, increasing endurance and connecting ourselves back in. . Naturally caffeine free. Ask our herbalists, whether boosting this blend with Ginseng is appropriate for you

18.01.2022 CLEARING + PROTECTION + PURIFICATION + WISDOM Protect your body, and your space with this powerfully purifying ritual, bringing new blessings into your space while the frenetic vibrations around you cease and clarity is restored. Nellie our herbalist sources botanicals for our botanical torchs, where possible locally, and then creates each special wand on the full moon, infusing each with moon magic and intention.

16.01.2022 Ritual kits xx We adore putting togeather these little ritual kits, filled with magic and love. Personalized :-... Everyone is different, we base them on your astrology, and whats needed in this cycle. Winter Solstice:- solstice blessings !! Like those before us we honor this moment within the seasons that invites us in, to nestle into our inner fire We have put togeather a few kits to help you celebrate the shortest day of the year. Kits start at $70 xx

16.01.2022 The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy. Unknown

15.01.2022 So looking forward to running workshops again once all is safe for us to do so. Cant wait for this one in October xx

13.01.2022 Spring is here! I am prone to mild hayfever, and was feeling the effects of early spring today. So I poured myself some elderberry elixer, boosted with some of favourite spring time herbs. Yay I feel so much better. Thanks mumma nature xxx

13.01.2022 For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. - Carl Segan

13.01.2022 Packaging Loving packed parcels. We have our COVID work safe plan in action, following strict guidelines when packing up every order. Xxx

12.01.2022 Space I can’t wait till I get to open the doors again. This is such a beautiful space dedicated to plant medicine, nurturing and joy. We are still here online, and I love seeing your faces and sending out care packs.... But I truely can’t wait to start massaging again, sharing consults and workshops over hot tea. Sending love

11.01.2022 Love getting feedback on herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is my first love, when prescribing and blending tinctures,I love to take in to account a holistic view of the patient, and of the herbs. Research, traditional use, energetics, chemistry. The beauty of herbal medicine is that we use whole herbs, the way nature intended. And we match these herbs to whole people, we listen to the story’s, including but not just the symptoms. Listening too, and working with the body.... Xx During these transitional times, during the restrictions, I want to remind you I am still here providing online care and advice. I have loved connecting to people for naturopathy consults via telehealth, sending herbal tinctures, teas, essences and what may be needed to help you feel better. You can find a link for appointments in our bio. Xx

11.01.2022 CUSTOM BLENDS In addition to our herbal tea menu, we can also custom blend teas, to your needs. Been sending out a few of these this week. As a qualified herbalist I love posting out herbal packs to help you feel better. Xxxx... @ sisubotanicals

10.01.2022 Have you visited our online Apocathery yet? Im excited, that Ive just started adding the home herbalist kits! Starting with the Elderberry Elixer kit xx The idea of you making your own herbal elixers at home fills me with joy! X

09.01.2022 For anyone new to our page this is me Nellie, and my sidekick SISU. We are just taking a moment to send out some love to all of the strong, compassionate and magic women out there.xx thanks for the tag @madeline.music. All about women supporting women. Im so grateful to know and be inspired by so many amazing women.... Important edit: when nominated in this challange I thought it was a way of bringing alittle love and appreciation to women. And encouraging women to celebrate themselves. I didnt realize it was spose to be highlighting the violence against women, murders of women in Turkey. My sincere apologies for not researching it fully, and taking away from the original important message. I removed tag as would prefer to leave it for the movements original important intent. I stand with my sisters fighting any violence against women in any country. Turkey has shockingly high femicide rate. 27-year-old student Pinar Gültekin was recently murdered at the hands of her former boyfriend. And this year alone, 27 women were murdered for similar motives; and a further 23 suspected femicides were recorded as well. @orlagilheany @jo_pepuere @lisarayoflight @emma_frances_walker @gardenofyoga @myraray @untitled.red @ladyabbie23 @kellygamble @katherinebowman.jewellery @elasticdesign @ginger.fuzz @sunmoonandstarsreiki @andy_pandy_bella @katie_the_kinesiologist @tinafoley and so so many more, I could seriously go on to long!! big love to all the amazing women out there spreading kindness and wisdom xxx thanks for the @lisaray

08.01.2022 Plants for the people @erinlovellverinder Yay our new shipment of books have arrived!! We favorite pic is plants for the people .. its even more beautiful than we imagined. Filled with all the inspiration and knowledge you need as a home herbalist xx ... Available in store

07.01.2022 Relax and let go Massage and bodywork for us is more than just loosening tense and tight muscles. Its a full sensory experience, its stopping to nurture, to connect back with ourselves and to nature.... Within our signature massage we Honour all the senses, dedicated to the ritual of utilizing plant medicine through tea, resin burning, herbal compress and aromatherapy to guide body, mind and spirit to deep rest. Meditative music and hand made candles create space and guide. Rest assured we are strictly following covid safety and hygiene practices. So if you need some nurturing in this time of change, then book in online.

04.01.2022 Warm mug of elderberry and hibiscus My favourite afternoon treat/ immunity tonic xx

04.01.2022 We are looking for our next Naturopath, Myotherapist, Counsellor, Herbalist, Reiki, Tcm practitioner or massage therapist to join our team at Sisu botanicals. Contact me if you are would like to join us xx thru our website or email xx

03.01.2022 Process Witnessing the magic of plants a transforming into creams and balms, oil combining with water. Plant medicine treats both physically and also beautifully helps to raise our vibration, inviting us to recognize our essence in everything around us. We are intimiditly connected to our environment, community,cosmos and vice versa. ... We are not seperate, Todays meditation is for connection and compassion. Xxxx

03.01.2022 I love posting out these beautiful care packs xxx

02.01.2022 Late night packing up orders, to be posted out first thing tomorrow morning xxx Thankyou so much for your support, we love sending out these little packs filled with love and botanicals. Xx If you havent already we would love for you to check out our online shop, we are updating it daily xx

02.01.2022 Finding comfort in these grounding rituals When there is so much change and unknown, Im grateful for these rituals. When so much is out of my control, I lean on these, I lean on the gifts of nature. Starting each day with gently burning my favourite blend of resins and botanicals, I created to try and help ease any anxiety of the unknown. Rich in frankincense, a resin known for its anxiety easing properties. ... At night, a ritual of essential oil and crystal infused candle light, with a warm botanical tea, to help encourage my mind and spirit to let go alittle and fall asleep. Simple ways to connect to ourselves and nature. Find the calm in the middle of the storm, ground and nurture, draw from the abundance of nature. I encourage to bring some of these simple rituals into your day. Let me know if you have any questions about the products we make, or how to incorporate them into your day. Xx

01.01.2022 Visual Poetry I believe in holistic medicine and the fullness and complexity of plants. And our relationship with them. How they dance with us on many levels, energetically raising our vibration. Grounding, calming, transforming xx... These little resin and herb pyramids are handmade with the moon cycles, they are one of my most treasured offerings in our Abracadabra range.

01.01.2022 Beautiful afternoon light in our apothecary