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Phytotherapy Desk Reference |
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 Third Edition, Michael Thomsen, 160 pages. Softcover
6000 copies sold worldwide
An invaluable quick-reference tool for herbal therapists
and students of herbal medicine.
Purchase Phytotherapy Desk Reference
This book has been designed as a reliable desk reference for the busy
phytotherapist. It contains short, precise descriptions of over 180 of
the most commonly used herbs in Australia.
The Phytotherapy Desk Reference provides a limited number of
dependable therapeutic actions with some reliable indications for each
herb, with the information organised in such a way as to be a valuable
clinical tool.The short monographs also provide the main active
constituents, the qualities of the herbs, known drug interactions and
any cautions or contraindications as well as the recommended dosage for
liquid extracts. As a quick reference index, the herbs have been
grouped together under their therapeutic actions and indications.
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Michael Thomsen - Naturopath in Hobart |
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Originally from Denmark,
Michael graduated from studies in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine in Sydney in 1986.
Michael has worked in private practice as a
herbalist, and since 1997, has worked as a technical consultant to the herbal
medicine industry specialising in technical writing and product development. He
has frequently lectured in Australia
and overseas. Michael has written extensively on various topical areas in herbal
therapeutics both for the general public and practitioners.
In 2007 he obtained his MSc conducting a
clinical trial into the efficacy of a traditional herbal formulation.
Michael is author of the immensely popular Phytotherapy
Desk Reference now in its third edition.
Contact Michael Thomsen
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Naturopaths with 20 years experience |
Erin Collins
Erin Collins qualified in Sydney as a Naturopath, Herbalist and Homeopath in Sydney in 1986. Since that time she has worked in private practice in NSW and Tasmania as well as co-writing and contributing to several books and articles on herbal medicine. Erin has spoken at many community health forums, lectured and worked with Family Planning Tasmania, the Women’s Mid-Life Health Service and the Homebirth Association as a natural therapist.
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