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Herbal Medicine Dispensary & Clinic
43A & 43B BOLTON ST NEWCASTLE 2300
Mulubinba - Place of sea ferns
FOR CARE & ENQUIRES PHONE 0434 700 911
Jessika Schaad BHSc
Medical Herbalist
Cath Minter MSc
medical Herbalist
Hygēa Services
Discover our range of natural remedies and wellness products at Hygēa Apothecary
HYGEA ACUTE CARE DISPENSARY
Open daily for free over the counter care to address acute health concerns
Pop in or phone to access this acute care service
0434 700 911
HYGEA CLINIC
We provide comprehensive in person and online consultations
with our award winning clinical team
Hygēa Apothecary is a beautiful new initiative in Newcastle’s Health scene
A European-styled traditional botanical apothecary and herbal medicine dispensary
and clinic rooms for practitioner care
We are bringing back to life an era where herbal apothecaries held a central position in the community as a cornerstone of everyday health, acute care help, wellness
and preventative medicine
We honour the legacy of traditional herbal medicine dispensaries and continue the art
and expertise of traditional medicinal preparations and practices that have served people for hundreds of years
At the heart of the apothecary is our award winning team of caring and qualified practitioners where you can meet us for acute care in the apothecary over the counter ~
or book an appointment in the clinic
for 1:1 comprehensive care
Hygēa
[ high-gee-ah ]
Hygēa is the Greek goddess and patroness of preventative health, embodying foresight to avoid illness. She symbolises plant medicine, regeneration, cleanliness, and hygiene. In Greek, her name also means soundness and wholeness.
The daughter of Epione (goddess of healing) and Asclepius (god of medicine), she was sister to Panacea (cure-all) and Iaso (remedy).
Often depicted with a python (the serpent of Hermes, messenger of the gods) coiled around a staff and holding a chalice of water, she represents healing, renewal, transformation and vital force.
Worshipped from 500 BCE to 500 CE, Hygea was revered for her role in illness prevention and health maintenance. Over time, she also became the patroness of mental well-being.
We warmly welcome you to
Hygea Apothecary
Today we live on Awabakal land
We acknowledge Australia's First Nations People as the Traditional Owners of this land and that sovereignty was never ceded
We recognise and honour First Nation’s People connection to country, land, waters and skies. We honour their traditional medicine practices and we support Voice; Treaty; Truth.
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