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Many herbal tonics used in Australia today are what we call ethanolic extracts. That is, the herbs are extracted in ethanol to draw out the key constituents we use for medicine. Therefore, it can sometimes be a contentious topic when you speak about using herbal medicine for children or pregnant patients. So why do we use ethanol in herbal medicine? Here are some facts

Anti-nutrients are compounds naturally produced by plants as a protective mechanism against infection and insect consumption. But are they bad for our health? Find out more.

Did you know there are also no formal prerequisites for becoming a naturopath in Australia? So what do we need to look out for to choose a naturopath we know we can trust? What’s the difference between the various qualifications out there?