Private Health Insurance Benefits
It seems like forever since the government announced in 2019 that private health insurance payments were no longer available for patients of naturopaths and Western herbalists. As you are aware, the …
Important NTREAP Update
The recommendations from the NTREAP (Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel) into natural therapies and private health insurance are publicly available on the Department of Health’s website. These are recommendations …
Naturopathic Symposium 2025 Giveaway Terms & Conditions
This competition is open to qualified health practitioners and students in a relevant field (e.g., naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, integrative health). The prize includes two (2) general admission tickets to …
Prunus serotina – the final TGA Poisons Standard decision in relation to Wild Cherry Bark, amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid
Key Points for Members: In a release dated 20th February 2025, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced its final Scheduling decision regarding Wild Cherry Bark, and two of its minor …
Caruso’s Natural Health Pty Ltd Supplement Recall 💊
On the 10th December 2024, the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration(TGA) published a formal recall on three supplement products produced and distributed byCaruso’s Natural Health Pty Ltd. These are: What …
Herb of the Month – Nigella sativa
🌿 This month’s Herb of the Month is Nigella sativaFamily: Ranunculaceae 🌿 Description: Commonly known as Black Cumin, Nigella sativa is a flowering annual that reaches anywhere from 20-90 centimetres …
Herb of the Month – Albizia lebbeck
🌿 This month’s Herb of the Month is Albizia lebbeckFamily: Fabaceae/Leguminosae 🌿 Description: Native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Southern China and Northern Australia, the deciduous Albizia tree is …
Herb of the Month – Grindelia camporum or Gumweed
🌿 This month’s Herb of the Month is Gumweed or Grindelia camporumFamily: Asteraceae 🌿 Botanical name and description Commonly known as Gumweed, G. camporum is part of a large genus …
🌿 Exciting News: The Herbal Sustainability Flow Chart is available to download🌿
We are thrilled to announce that our valuable tool, the Herbal Sustainability Flow Chart, is now free to download! This resource is designed to help practitioners like you adopt sustainable …
Herb of the Month – Uncaria Tomentosa or Cat’s Claw
🌿 This month’s Herb of the Month is Cat’s Claw or Uncaria tomentosaFamily: Rubiaceae 🌿 Botanical name and description Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a member of the Rubiaceae family …