Australian Medicinal Plants Book | Native Plant Healing Guide

A Complete Guide to Identification and Usage
E. V. Lassak & T. McCarthy

Australian Medicinal Plants is a definitive reference to the rich diversity of Australia’s medicinal flora. Written by respected researchers E. V. Lassak and T. McCarthy, this well‑established guide brings together traditional knowledge and scientific study to document the medicinal uses of native Australian plants.

Covering hundreds of species from across Australia, the book provides clear plant identification, descriptions of habitats, and detailed explanations of how each plant has been traditionally and historically used. It offers insight into plant parts used, preparation methods, and recorded applications, while maintaining a careful, informative, and non‑sensational approach.

Widely regarded as a cornerstone text in Australian ethnobotany, this book explores both Aboriginal traditional knowledge and modern research, making it an invaluable resource for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in Australia’s natural medicine heritage.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Detailed profiles of Australian native medicinal plants
• Clear botanical identification supported by colour photographs
• Traditional and historical medicinal uses
• Notes on preparation and usage as recorded in research
• A comprehensive reference for ethnobotany and natural medicine studies

Ideal for:

• Herbalists and natural medicine practitioners
• Students of ethnobotany, botany, and herbal studies
• Bushcraft and native plant enthusiasts
• Libraries, educators, and researchers
• Anyone exploring Australian plant knowledge responsibly

Authoritative, carefully researched, and visually rich, Australian Medicinal Plants remains an essential Australian reference on the medicinal value of native flora.