Our Story

 The Herbal Dispensary was founded in 1996 with a simple but heartfelt mission: to make herbal medicine more accessible and help people on their journey to better health. What began as a small clinic has since grown into a trusted source of natural health solutions and organic wholefoods, serving the Raglan community and customers all over New Zealand for over a decade.

In 2021, after 25 years, founder Bronwyn passed the reins to Natalie Jacques, a Naturopath and Medical Herbalist passionate about continuing the Dispensary’s legacy of holistic care. Natalie first joined the team in 2014, drawn to Raglan not just for its waves but for the shared commitment to natural wellbeing. With years of experience and a love for herbal medicine, she returned to lead The Herbal Dispensary forward.

At the heart of what makes us special is our own range of handcrafted herbal teas, tonics, and creams—all made on-site. We believe in empowering you to take control of your health, offering  personalized guidance and natural products to support your wellbeing. Through education and care, we help you make informed choices for a balanced, healthy life.

Our dedicated team is here to offer expertise, practitioner-only products, and a wide range of organic foods to help you reach optimal health—naturally and simply.

Whether you're a longtime local or just passing through, we look forward to welcoming you and guiding you on your journey to wellness.

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer our carefully crafted products and services to even more people across New Zealand through our online store, helping everyone access natural options to support their health and wellbeing—no matter where they are.

 Natalie Jacques and Bronwyn Lowe.