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As more of us live longer, the number of people with cognitive impairments due to ageing or medical conditions also increases. Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen, looks at herbs having positive effects or showing promise in this area 

There’s a plethora of plants and herbs that can help menopausal women – it’s just a case of finding the right ones to suit the patient, writes pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen delves into the evidence for using astragalus for a wide range of ills

Long COVID has the potential to be a long-lasting health burden, but pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen writes there are already many herbs that can help with the wide-ranging symptoms

Seaweeds are not just weeds from the sea; they are showing huge potential for treating a range of conditions, as well as addressing climate concerns, writes pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen

Katrina Azer, clinical pharmacist for Tend Health, summarises stand-out research and practice sessions from the Pharmaceutical Society Australia symposium in Sydney

Cinnamon is not just popular for its aroma and flavour. Several health benefits of cinnamon have also been reported, from influencing blood sugar levels to healing wounds, as reviewed here by pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen

Plants and spices from across the globe have potential to improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, writes pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen uncovers the research on an old herb that backs its use for gynaecological functions as well as anxiety and heart-related conditions

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen traces the chequered history of kava, which is famous for its anti-anxiety and sleep-promoting properties