ADVERTORIAL
Herbal farming and manufacturing update
by Warren Morey | Herbalist and Manager of the Pharmaceutical Plant Company
PPC Herbs use Ariya Health and Rener Health ( WA ) as Distributors . PPC also does a large portion of its Sales and Distribution directly from our Melbourne production site . Orders can be placed via our website once registered as a Practitioner , by email or by phone .
In Addition to our TGA licence , PPC Herbs is Organically Certified by ACO and is a Registered Food Premises with Maroondah Council . We have Kosher approval too . We are even registered with FDA in the United States .
This month has seen containers of herbs arrive from Europe and China . From Europe we received Calendula , California Poppy , Echinacea purpurea , Globe Artichoke , Hydrangea , Passionflower , Valerian , Witch Hazel and Yellow Dock . From China Reiishi Mushroom and Dandelion .
Barberry ( Berberis vulgaris ) root bark is the hottest herb at the moment , Barberry assists digestive function , assists to breakdown dietary fat and supports digestive system function .
As usual if you have any questions about manufacturing please send them to me anytime .
Farming Update by Ronald van de Winckel ( Marleen Herbs )
As all farmers do , it is always interesting to poke your head over the fence and see how the neighbor is growing their crops . For herb farmers it is the same , but the neighbour is normally not growing herbs and certainly not medicinal plants , so visiting other herb farming colleagues Involves a trip abroad , to the Netherlands in our case .
How to better grow Arnica montana was one of our aims . Arnica montana as a protected species has to be cultivated but is notoriously difficult , we seem to have the right soil and climate in Tasmania but still it is a challenge .
It was also nice to visit our former Dutch farm which continues to grow medicinal plants and makes extracts .
As Wintertime is approaching , the management / maintenance ( planting and pruning ) of medicinal woody shrubs and trees ( Ginkgo , Hawthorn , Black Current , Willow , Figs , Olives , and Horse Chestnuts ) is now taking up most of our time as is the planning of around 130 different species for the next season .
This involves a special computer program to be able to calculate areas needed , seed and plants to be ordered using historical sales , current stock and a bit of guessing of course .
If you have further questions , please email warren . morey @ ppcherbs . com . au
Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed in these advertorials are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ATMS or its Directors .
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