phytoequivalence – Ian Breakspear

November 27, 2022February 14, 2023

Productive discussions at the first Natural Products Futures Forum

Michael Heinrich presenting at the Natural Products Futures Forum

At the end of this week I attended the inaugural Natural Products Futures Forum, hosted in Ballina and Lismore by Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine. I was attending as a representative of Torrens University, providing an educational perspective to what turned out to be a very successful weekend of brainstorming.

October 17, 2020January 11, 2023

Not all olive leaf extracts are created equal

After years of using olive leaf extract (Olea europaea folia) in clinical practice, and getting quite variable results, the reason is clear – most olive leaf extracts used by practitioners have quite low levels of some key active constituents.

April 5, 2019February 18, 2023

Andrew Whitfield-Cook & I Discuss Olive Leaf on FX Medicine

Screenshot of Ian's interview on olive leaf with Andrew Whitfield-Cook

Last weekend I was in Melbourne at the 11th Herbal & Naturopathic International Conference, hosted by the NHAA, where I was interviewed by Andrew Whitfield-Cook from FX Medicine, about my research on olive leaf extracts.

January 9, 2019January 9, 2023

Proud to be an Expert Contributor to the Olive Wellness Institute

I’m excited to be included today on the Olive Wellness Institute’s list of Expert Contributors.

January 9, 2014January 9, 2023

Is Standardisation Standardised?

Standardised herbal extracts seem to be popular – they are in many practitioner only herbal medicines as well as over-the-counter products. But based upon the questions I receive, few practitioners really understand what constitutes “standardisation” in Australia.

April 12, 2013January 9, 2023

International Conference – Day 1 Highlights

Day 1 of the 8th International Conference on Herbal Medicine in Melbourne, had a great line up of speakers. The highlights for me were talks from Simon Mills, Justin Sinclair, and Hans Wohlmuth.

April 21, 2010January 9, 2023

Naturopathy Honours Student Receives University Medal

Angelo with his university medal, and Ian

An extra highlight at today’s UWS Graduation was to see Angelo Digiglio graduate with First Class Honours and the University Medal.

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