6th International Conference on phytotherapeutics: 21-23 September 2007 Canberra ACT Australia.Undoubtedly our biggest and best conference as we continue to move forward and upward as a profession. This year we returned to Canberra with definite advantages and disadvantages. Convenience, space and accessibility are a big plus for Canberra however we were quite disappointed with the return hospitality and organisation of our venue. Next conference is definitely moving north! Our conference organising team was the biggest yet and our special thanks go to all those involved, particularly Ange Sullivan who volunteered her professional technical services for the weekend, and the team members Kim Hunter, Erica McIntyre, Ian Breakspear, Kylie Seaton, Leah Hechtman and Petra Henniger. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The topics and presentations this year were excellent and we are enormously grateful to all the speakers who freely gave of their talents and knowledge. We would particularly like to thank Professor Gerry Bodeker from Kuala Lumpa Malaysia, and Bevin Clare from Laurel USA, whose special contribution to a successful weekend was enormous. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We were also very lucky to have such a positive international input from Isla Burgess and Phil Rasmussen Philip M. Rasmussen was an Army Air Corps second lieutenant assigned to the 46th Pursuit Squadron at Wheeler Field on the island of Oahu during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. He was one of the few American pilots to get into the air that day. from New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , and Michael McMullen from Sweden, as well as excellent presentations on medicines from Thailand (Assunta Hunter) and Mexico and Cuba (Sue Evans). We were particularly delighted to have a visit from the Ambassador for Mexico to Sue's talk. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the delegates: I loved the rich diversity of speakers and topics. Bodeker and Clare, a good example of excellent speakers, measured and respectful. All the information was overwhelming but I was very excited to be there. I have been to four of these conferences and have thoroughly enjoyed every one. Kakkib li'Dthia Warrawee'a always brings a certain indefinable quality to the atmosphere of a conference. This year we were honoured that he could give his last presentation to our group and freely and openly discuss his terminal illness. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] For our Friday afternoon High Tea (thanks to some excellent organising skills from Kylie Seaton) and throughout the weekend we enjoyed a special range of handmade herbal and other biscuits, treats and teas, and are very grateful for these generous donations from: Le Chocoreve Patisserie pa·tis·se·rie n. A bakery specializing in French pastry. [French pâtisserie, from Old French pastiserie, from pasticier, to make pastry, from *pastitz, , 16 Douglas Street Stanmore, Sydney. Planet Organic for their Australis collection of teas (www.planetorganic.com.au). Nerada for their pesticide free Australian grown tea (www.neradatea.com.au). Dinner and trivia night Saturday night brought us a great evening of dinner, trivia and awards. Ses Salmond, Nick Burgess and John Baxter put together a challenging, somewhat chaotic and hilarious trivia program. With prizes and laughs galore it was definitely one of the highlights of the weekend! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A lot of riotous thought went into the numerous limericks that were handed in, virtually all of which are too X rated to include in this report! Special thanks to our dinner sponsors: Phase 5 who generously donated a bottle of their Camelia tea oil (produced from the flower seeds of Camellia oleifera Camellia oleifera, which originated in China, is notable as an important source of edible oil (known as tea oil or camellia oil) obtained from its seeds [1]. It is widely distributed in China and is cultivated extensively there. ) to each person at the dinner (www.phase5.com.au). Rosnay Organic Wines from the first certified organic wine growing region A growing region is an area suited by climate and soil conditions to the cultivation of a certain type of crop. Most crops are cultivated not in one place only, but in several distinct regions in diverse parts of the world. in Cowra NSW NSW New South Wales Noun 1. NSW - the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare Naval Special Warfare (www.rosnay.com.au) (see Access for specials). Aardvarque Chocolates for the handmade gourmet chocolates (available from TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales ). The Herbal Extract Company for their after dinner bilberry bilberry Low-growing deciduous shrub (Vaccinium myrtillus) of the heath family, found in woods and on heaths, chiefly in hilly districts of Britain, northern Europe, and Asia. The stiff stems bear small egg-shaped leaves and small rosy flowers tinged with green. (Vaccinium myrtillus Vaccinium myrtillus, n See bilberry. ) extract (www.herbalextracts.com.au). NHAA NHAA New Hampshire Aquaculture Association 2007 Awards After the Saturday night dinner we introduced our National NHAA Awards. The aim of these awards is to recognise those in the profession, education, the industry and the community who make significant contributions to our field of herbal medicine herbal medicine, use of natural plant substances (botanicals) to treat and prevent illness. The practice has existed since prehistoric times and flourishes today as the primary form of medicine for perhaps as much as 80% of the world's population. . As this was our inaugural year we were a little unsure of the response we would have from members and the community. However we were delighted to be able to present the following awards based on the nominations and votes received: Student member awards Academia Angelo Di Sapia Consistently high performance in assessments and class participation in case studies. Clinical potential Nadine Campbell Consistent high performer in classes and student clinic, front manner with patients. Peer support Kylie Seaton Her passion and challenge to her peers to do their best. Voluntary NHAA involvement Lauren Weiber For passion and dedication in organising and encouraging involvement with the association, particularly VicHerbs Full member awards Education Colin Daly Passionate and dedicated lecturer and mentor providing support and encouragement to students. and Leah Hechtman Excellence in teaching and student support providing information and insight above and beyond the call of a lecturer. Promotion of herbal medicine to the profession and the community Louise Plant Outstanding promotion of herbal medicine to students and practical use of herbs in the community. Research and Academia Ses Salmond Committed and passionate educator and researcher. Grass Roots Herbalist herb·al·ist n. 1. One who grows, collects, or specializes in the use of herbs, especially medicinal herbs. 2. See herb doctor. Rob Santich Active wildcrafter and medicine maker. For his interaction with traditional healers (Indian USA, Aboriginal) Voluntary NHAA involvement Erica McIntyre Long standing assistance in artwork and publishing. Contribution to the industry Greg Whitten For promotion and development of high quality herb production in Australia Company and commercial awards Company Innovative Product Flordis Herbal Medicine For introducing proven clinically trialled herbal medicine products, long available in Europe, to the Australian market, improving the clinical effectiveness of herbal medicine in Australia. Company Customer Service Traditional Medicine Supplies Consistently patient, polite and efficient customer service. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Special awards NHAA Student member of the year Kylie Seaton For outstanding voluntary services to the NHAA NHAA Full member of the year Erica McIntyre For outstanding voluntary services to the NHAA NHAA Fellowship Susan Dean For outstanding services to the NHAA NHAA Life Membership Ian Reinbott For long standing service to the NHAA [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 20+ year NHAA members A special certificate was given to full members (who were present) in recognition of more than twenty years' membership and contribution to the Association. The intent is to send certificates to all those eligible members who were not present. Unfortunately this has proven to be a more difficult task than planned, with poor early records, members who have lapsed and rejoined, name changes, membership number changes and other anomalies. We will continue to work on the list! Poster prize The poster presentations were judged by an independent panel of four of the key conference presenters. McMullen's Fytoterapy School in Sweden gave $200 research support for the best poster which was won by Hans Wohlmuth for his work on Passiflora incarnata Passiflora incarnata, n See flower, passion. . Second prize of $100 research support was given by The Herbal Extract Company to Andrew Pengelly for his work on Dodonaea viscosa [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank you to all who completed the evaluation form. There were many positive and constructive comments which we greatly appreciate and will use in the organisation of our next conference. Our sincere thanks to our major sponsors for their invaluable support of the conference, and our thanks to them and the many other companies and individuals whose assistance and ongoing support of the NHAA make these conferences and other events possible. |
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