Commercialization of new, natural actives from New Zealand’s unique ecological resources. To make this happen requires a great understanding in many fields, for example, the science, marketing, registration and sustainable supply of Totarol to world markets. I have an environmental science and conservation background from being a Senior Ranger for the Department of Conservation based at Mount Bruc
e Wildlife Centre for many years. Finding a passion for sustainability in New Zealand's wildlife and horticulture, which reflects through Mende Biotech and its core values. I have set up land management projects over the years establishing plantations dealing with research and development programs, showing the development of New Zealand’s plants, for medicines and oils. This will help promote better land and forest management, and planting of our native plants. Totarol™ is a naturally occurring plant extract against potent anti-bacterial activity in both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Totarol™ also has potent anti-oxidant properties. Totarol™ is active against acne and tooth decay bacteria, and is one of the rare phytochemicals active against penicillin and methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Our focus with Totarol™ now is developing finished products in animal and human health where Totarol™ has proven to be a very effective replacement to antibiotics. The most abundant source of Totarol™ is the heartwood of the New Zealand Totara tree. Mende Biotech Ltd is the only commercial supplier of Totarol™ to manufacturers of natural products. For International sales of Totarol contact essentially NZ, http://www.essentiallynz.com/contact-us/