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RENAISSANCE herb lore alive and well

Founded by Sandra Clair, one of New Zealand’s most qualified plant-medicine experts, Artemis helps people deal effectively with common health complaints. “I’m a practitioner at heart, so it’s essential that people experience tangible relief,” Sandra says.

Born and raised in Switzerland, where many traditional plant medicines are funded as part of primary health care, Sandra visited New Zealand in 1995. She fell in love with the wild Central Otago landscape and friendly people, and stayed, eventually meeting her husband.

“In 1995 I opened a clinic in Dunedin,” said Sandra, “but didn’t have access to the potent remedies readily available in Switzerland.”

Traditional knowledge handed down

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