What We Do

Traditional Medicine Consultancy Pty Ltd (TMC) is an Australian based business which specialises in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), with a strong focus on the traditional and scientific evidence-based research of herbal medicines, product development, pharmacognosy and natural medicine education.

Justin Sinclair

Principal Consultant

 

     

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Justin Sinclair   
PhD Scholar (WSU) M.HerbMed (USyd) BHSc (Nat)(UNE)
ND DBM DRM DNut (FNHAA MATMS MSCC MICRS)
 
Principal Consultant & Director - TMC Pty Ltd
PhD Scholar, NICM Health Research Institute (Western Sydney University) 
Advisory Group, Psychae Institute
PharmacognosistLecturer & Researcher

Justin has spent decades exploring the diverse field of herbal medicine, both from a scientific and traditional perspective. In his early formative years he had the privilege of living in outback Jabiru in the Northern Territory for 12 months and started to develop an interest in herbal medicine from observing Australia's indigenous Aboriginals and their deep rooted knowledge of the land. It was something that stayed with him for a long time, and at 18, he started studying a Bachelor of Science (Forestry) at the Australian National University, but soon realised this was not the career he was after.

This started a journey that took him to the United States, with many years spent wandering mountain trails, camping in alpine meadows, trekking in deserts, speaking with Elders, quietly observing Nature and finally culminating in time spent with Native American Indians which cemented his desire to learn more about the therapeutic applications of plants and traditional systems of medicine...

He journeyed back to Australia to commence his 'formal' studies in 1997 with the University of New England (BHSc Naturopathy) and then completed the Master of Herbal Medicines degree with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Pharmacy in 2004.

Key areas of study in this post-graduate degree were toxicology, pharmacognosy, analytical phytochemistry, herb /drug interactions, pharmaceutical technology and medicinal botany.  

Justin continues to study and research to this day...

Since those early years, Justin has been practicing at various clinics in NSW and Queensland and has been a sessional lecturer at both Endeavour College of Natural Health and the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT). Over the last decade he has been an active member  of numerous college committees and advisory groups, won two educational awards for teaching excellence and was awarded practitioner of the year in the inaugural Nature and Health awards in 2015.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) as both an Executive Director and Examiner and served for 3 years on the Board Member Advisory Committee for the NHAA since its inception in April, 2014. In 2015, he was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of United in Compassion (UIC) which supports the use of Medicinal Cannabis in Australia and acts as a hub to support, disseminate and promote safe, equitable and compassionate access to medicinal Cannabis at every stage from cultivation through to finished product. In January 2017, he was appointed as the Head Scientist for the Scientific Advisory Board for UIC. This aligned well with his study and research into the botany, ethnopharmacology, cultivation, phytochemistry and therapeutic applications of the Cannabis plant which has been undertaken both in Australia and overseas since 1994. Justin was also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for BioCeuticals, one of Australia's leading practitioner only nutritional and therapeutic supplement companies (Resigned April 2019). In August 2020, Justin was appointed as a board member to the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association and has also been recruited to the Advisory Group for the newly formed Psychae Institute in Melbourne (July 2021). Lastly, he also serves pro bono on the advisory panel for Cannabis Clinicians Australia since March 2022.

Working in education since 2003, Justin has taught a wide variety of subjects over the years including medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, clinical examination, integrated pharmacology, clinical pathology and biochemistry whilst also delivering modality specific subjects such as botany, Materia Medica, manufacturing, herbal therapeutics, clinical prescription and his beloved phytochemistry / pharmacognosy. The majority of this time has been as a sessional lecturer, but he has also held the position of senior lecturer within the Naturopathic department of Endeavour College between 2009 and 2010, overseeing the development and implementation of botany, herbal manufacturing and pharmacognosy subjects.

When time allows, he also enjoys academic writing and has several peer-reviewed publications in evidence-based textbooks and journals to his name. He has also peer-reviewed manuscripts for the Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic MedicineAdvances in Integrative Medicine, and the Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine (JACM). Justin was invited to the editorial board of the Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine in October, 2020.

Blending the best of both modern science and traditional knowledge, his clinical interests include:

  • Pain management (particularly osteoarthritis);

  • Mental health disorders (anxiety disorders, depression);

  • Herb/drug/nutrient interactions (Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic & Physicochemical).

Current Research interests include:

  • Pharmacognosy / new drug development from medicinal plants;

  • Plant pharmacology for pain, inflammation & immunomodulation;

  • Medicinal Cannabis phytochemistry, cannabinoid based pharmacology and related dosage forms; 

  • The ethnopharmacology and ethnobotany of Cannabis spp;

  • Medicinal fungi (immunomodulatory and immunostimulant activity), and

  • Herbal manufacturing, dosage forms and novel drug delivery design.

​Justin is curently a doctoral student (PhD) at NICM Health Research Institute, an international leader in integrative medicine research based at Western Sydney University where he is researching the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for symptoms of endometriosis.

He is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and maintains membership with both the NHAA and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). For more information on Justin's qualifications, industry/professional experience and achievements, please click here 

List of Publications

Book chapters (Peer-reviewed)

 

  • Sinclair, J & Armour, M. 2023.Endometriosis: Features and potential role of medicinal cannabis. Chapter V/39 Symptom Control and Medical Uses in Preedy, VR,,Patel, V & Martin, CR. Medicinal Usage of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Elsevier Publishers. London, UK.

 

 

 

 

  • Sinclair, J & Hechtman, L 2018 Herbal Medicine (Chapter 9) in Hechtman, L (ed) Clinical Naturopathic Medicine 2nd Edition, Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 6 pp.236-283.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Sinclair, J & Hechtman, L 2011 Herbal Medicine in Hechtman, L (ed) Clinical Naturopathic Medicine Elsevier Australia Chatswood NSW Chapter 6 pp.103 – 149.

 

 

 

Journal articles (Peer-reviewed)

 

 

 

 

 

  • Armour, M & Sinclair, J. 2023. Cannabis use in Gyanaecology: A bad idea? (Right of reply). Current Controversies. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. April Vol 63 Issue 2; 268-269.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Sinclair, J., Adams, C., Thurgood, G-R., Davidson, M., Armour, M., Sarris, J. June 2020. Cannabidiol Oil: Rehashing the research, roles and regulations in Australia. Australian Journal of Herbal & Naturopathic Medicine. Volume 32, No 2 pp. 54-61.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Abstracts & Posters (Peer-reviewed)

 

 

Research articles

 
  • Sinclair, J & Whitfield-Cook, A. 23rd December, 2021. The Tradition of Vitalism in Natural Medicine. Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Sinclair, J. February 2019. Cannabis and Paediatric Epilepsy: Current evidence and Challenges. Fx Medicine Summer Edition. Volume 92 pp.11-12.

 

 

 

 

  • Sinclair, J 2006 Greenridge Medicine Interaction Guide: For Doctors, Pharmacists, Naturopaths and other Healthcare Professionals. November. Published by TP Health Ltd, Ballina NSW Australia.

Print Media / Radio / Television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • A Crop of Hope: Inside look at a commercial cannabis farm. 24th June. 2022. Danielle Gusmaroli (Journalist). Daily Telegraph (Print).

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Cannabis use for endometriosis pain and symptoms. 10th January, 2022. Channel 10 News. Chloe-Amanda Bailey (Journalist).

 

 

 

 

  • Illicit cannabis for endometriosis pain and symptoms. 9th January, 2022. 2GB Radio with Dr Ginni Mansberg (Healthy Living).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • GPs can lift cannabis stigma. 22nd March, 2021. Herald Sun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Endometriosis sufferers wanted for cannabis survey. Cairns Post. June 10, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis: We talk to an expert. 2nd September, 2019. Surfers Health Medical Centre. Journalist: Suvi Mahonen.https://surfershealth.com.au/news/2019/09/01/medicinal-cannabis-we-talk-to-an-expert/

 

 

 

  • Could Cannabis help Brain tumour patients? 29th October, 2018. The Australian (Newspaper). https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/could-cannabis-help-brain-tumour-patients/news-story/bf06b3e29934a6ca044eb014bd0ff9ae

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • My Daughter is fading away without medicinal cannabis. 09/07/17. Sunday Times. Body & Soul http://couriermail.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx pp.12-13.

 

 

  • Pot battle looms for Grandma. 22 January, 2017. NZ Sunday Star-Times.                         https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/sunday-star-times/textview

 

 

 

 

Government submissions

 

 

 

 

 

Radio, Interviews or Podcasts

 

 

  • Medicinal cannabis use for chronic pain. 2nd December, 2021. Australia Overnight with Tony Moclair. 3AW Radio.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis and endometriosis Question and Answer. 14th November, 2021. High on Hemp with host Tegan Scates and Dr Mike Armour (Intagram LIve)

 

  • Discussing Endometriosis and Medicinal Cannabis Research. 17th October, 2021. High on Hemp with host Tegan Scates and Dr Mike Armour (Instagram Live).

 

  • Maribyrong council looking at cultivating medicinal cannabis. 15th September. 3AW Radio with Dee Dee Dunleavy.

 

 

 

  • Webinar - Medicinal Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system in endometriosis. 15th August, 2020. Australian Natural Therapists Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Podcast - Sinead Nolan (UTS Media) - Medicinal cannabis: the drug that's out of reach for many Australians.

 

  • Podcast - Fx Medicine - Exploring Medicinal Cannabis for Endometriosis. 4th May, 2019. 7th BioCeutical Research Symposium. Sydney NSW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lectures, Panels & Presentations

 

 

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  • The Substitution effect - results of real-world evidence. 28th February, 2024. ANTG Medical Practitioner event. Perth, WA.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis and Endometriosis: The journey thus far. 13th November, 2023. Virtual presentation to the Jacka Foundation. NICM Health Research Institute Higher Degree Research Day. Westmead, NSW.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis and Endometriosis: The journey thus far. 7th November, 2023. NICM Health Research Institute Higher Degree Research Day. Westmead, NSW.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis and the Substitution effect - results of real-world evidence. 1st November, 2023. Salt Bar, Brickworks (Gold Coast) QLD.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 3rd October, 2023. Virtual education webinar for Ananda Clinics.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 19th September, 2023. In-person Education event for Ananda Clinics. Raymond Terrace, Newcastle.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System and your Health (Facilitator). 5th September, 2023. Virtual education webinar for Ananda Clinics.

 

  • The Cannabis Plant. 13th August, 2023. Medical Eduction event (Cannabis Clinicians Australia) United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Brisbane Convention Centre. Queensland.
     
  • Panel: The value of real world evidence vs the fixation on RCTs. 12th August, 2023. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Brisbane Convention Centre. Queensland.

 

  • Cannabis, chronic pain and the susbtitution effect (Plenary). 9th June, 2023.Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

  • Clinical indication of CBD use-Case Studies (with Graham Gulbransen). 9th June, 2023.Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

  • How to prescribe Medicinal Cannabis (with Graham Gulbransen). 8th June, 2023. Repeated workshop. General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME). Rotorua Convention Center.

 

  • Cannabis, Endometriosis and the Substitution effect. 22nd March, 2023. ANTG Virtual Education Webinar for healthcare practitioners.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. 22nd March, 2023. ANTG Virtual Education Webinar for healthcare practitioners.

 

  • COMPASS Compassionate Access Scheme. 23rd February, 2023.Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association Annual General Meeting. Mills Oakley Offices, Sydney. Australia.

 

  • The ECS and Medicinal Cannabis phytochemistry and pharmacology. 31st January, 2023. Chris O'Brien Life House Hospital. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Panel. 12th August, 2022. South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis vaporisation. 12th August, 2022. South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

  • Compassionate Access Scheme - Project Compass. 27th July, 2022. Australian Medicinal Cannabis Alliance Planning Conference. Sydney NSW Australia. 
     
  • The Cannabis Plant: Botany and Phytochemistry. 22th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium (Healthcare Practitioner Session). Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

  • Ponderings of a Compassionate Access Scheme. 21st May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium (Gala Dinner Address). Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

  • Cannabis 101: Crash Course in Medicinal Cannabis Phytochemistry and Pharmacology.20th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium Nurse's Education Day. Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

  • Cannabis 101: The Endocannabinoid System. 20th May, 2022. United in Compassion Medicinal Cannabis Symposium Nurse's Education Day. Novatel, Sunshine Coast QLD Australia.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Industry Panel. 29th March, 2022. Chair - Emily Rigby. Protected Cropping Australia National Conference. Coff's Harbour NSW Australia.

 

  • An Introduction to the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association. 29th March, 2022. Protected Cropping Australia National Conference. Coff's Harbour NSW Australia.

 

 

 

  • Cannabis flower and vaporisation: Evidence and emerging use. 8th September, 2021. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group Online Education event.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. 25th August, 2021. Doctor Education event (Virtual) for Australian Natural Therapeutics Group. Sydney, Australia.

 

  • Chronic pain evidence and latest research. 25th August, 2021. Doctor Education event (Virtual) for Australian Natural Therapeutics Group. Sydney, Australia.

 

  • From Reefer Madness to Medicine: The EndoCann Study. 25th August, 2021. Virtual Presentation. 3-Minute Thesis Finals Competition. Western Sydney University.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis (THC/CBD) for Endometriosis.19th August, 2021. Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery. AGES & Endometriosis Webinar.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis and Endometriosis (EndoCann): the journey so far. 12th August, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute Medicinal Cannabis Virtual Research Symposium. Western Sydney University. 

 

  • Cannabis flower and vaporisation: Evidence and emerging use. 30th July, 2021. Virtual presentation. Pharmacy Wholesale Ltd Conference NZ.

 

  • From Reefer Madness to Medicine: The EndoCann Study. 16th July, 2021. Virtual Presentation. 3-Minute Thesis Competition. NICM Health Research Institute. Western Sydney University.

 

 

  • Cannabis pharmacology and the Endocannabinoid System. 12th March, 2021. Torrens University (Webinar)

 

 

  • Medicinal cannabis: An overview of NICMs research capabilities. 30th November, 2020. Western Sydney University medicinal cannabis workshop. Westmead campus, Sydney. 

 

 

  • Cannabis, the Endocannabinoid System and Endometriosis. 13th November, 2020. Australian Cannabis Summit. Virtual Presentation. Brisbane Australia.

 

  • Cannabis and endometriosis: The research journey so far. 10th November, 2020. Blackmores Australia Science Forum. Virtual Lecture.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System: Anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction. 10th November, 2020. Blackmores Australia Science Forum. Virtual Lecture.

 

  • Medicinal cannabis: Phytochemistry, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics and Safety. 14th September, 2020. Western Sydney University / Campbelltown Hospital Grand Rounds / Conjoint Virtual Research Forum.

 

 

  • Webinar - Medicinal Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system in endometriosis. 15th August, 2020. Australian Natural Therapists Association.

 

  • Cannabis and Endometriosis - Research update. 8th July, 2020. Australian Institute for Medicinal Cannabis Research Symposium (Virtual). 

 

  • Cannabis myths and misconceptions. 13th June, 2020. Cannabis reform in NZ Forum. Rotorua General Practitioner CME virtual conference.

 

 

  • Medicinal cannabis panel (Chair). Influential Women in Natural Medicine. NICM Symposium 2020. 11th March, 2020. WSU Westmead Campus, Sydney. 

 

  • Natural medicine on a global scale (Panel member). 16th February, 2020. Natex 2020. QT Hotel, Gold Coast. Queensland.

 

  • Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis: History, Phytochemistry and the Endocannabinoid System. 24th October, 2019. Medicinal Cannabis: Uses in Clinical Theory and Practice. Prince Charles Hospital Education Centre, Chermside Brisbane QLD.

 

  • Cannabis History and Endometriosis Research. 22nd October, 2019. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Sydney University. Camperdown Sydney NSW.

 

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Panel after Greenlight screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary) 8th October, 2019. Dendy Theatre, Newtown, Sydney NSW.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Panel after High as Mike Screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). 23rd September, 2019. YPO Sydney. Fishburners Wynyard Sydney NSW.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Panel after High as Mike Screening (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). 19th September, 2019. YPO South Yarra. The Glasshouse. Melbourne VIC.

 

  • The Myths and Misconceptions of Cannabis. 10th August 2019. GP South CME event. New Zealand Medical Association. Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, NZ.

 

  • Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system for Endometriosis-associated pain. 2nd August 2019. Australasian Gynaecological, Endoscopy & Surgery Society Ltd & World Endometriosis Society. Grand Hyatt, Melbourne VIC.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis Prescribers Masterclass. 21st July 2019. Global Health Initiative conference. Melbourne Convention Centre, VIC.

 

  • Medicinal Cannabis: Delivery methods, pharmacokinetcs/ pharmacodynamics and Safety. 20th July 2019. Mental health, medicinal cannabis and Nutritional medicine. Global Health Initiative conference. Melbourne Convention Centre, VIC.

 

  • The ethnopharmacology of cannabis (and panel discussion). 8th July 2019. Protected Cropping Australia Conference. Star Hotel, Gold Coast QLD.

 

 

 

  • The ethnopharmacology of the Cannabis genus. 22nd June 2019. Adelaide Hemp and Cannabis Expo. Adelaide Showgrounds SA.

 

  • Scientific & Legal panel. 4th June, 2019. Screening of High as Mike (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). Dendy Cinemas, Circular Quay Sydney NSW.

 

  • Scientific & Legal panel. 30th May, 2019. Screening of High as Mike (Medicinal Cannabis Documentary). Tamworth Cinemas, Tamworth NSW.

 

  • Scientific & Legal panel. 27th May, 2019. Screening of High as Mike Medicinal Cannabis Documentary. Landsdowne hotel, Chippendale NSW.

 

  • Cannabis for Pain management. 19th May, 2019. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System. 5th April. 2019. Palliative Care Special Education Day. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW. 

 

  • A Brief History of Cannabis as a Medicine. 5th April. 2019. Palliative Care Special Education Day. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW. 

 

  • The Cannabis plant: Botany and Phytochemistry. 4th April, 2019. Western NSW Local Health District. Orange, NSW.

 

  • Cannabis use for Endometriosis: Results of an Australian National Survey. 28th March, 2019. QENDO (Queensland Endometriosis Association). Endeavour College Brisbane NSW.

 

  • Cannabis use for Endometriosis: Results of an Australian National Survey. 24th March, 2019. 4th UIC Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Tweed Heads NSW.

 

  • The Cannabis Plant. The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Course. 21st March, 2019. United in Compassion Education event at the 4th UIC Medicinal Cannabis Symposium. Tweed Heads NSW.

 

  • Cannabis ethnopharmacology and the Endocannabinoid System. 13th March 2019. Medical Cannabis Research Australia. Charles Perkins Centre. University of Sydney NSW.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System: anatomy, physiology and dysfunction.13th November, 2018. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. Perth WA.

 

  • Cannabis Monograph - Student Workshop. 10th November, 2018. NatPrac Education Events. Mercure Hotel Gold Coast QLD.

 

  • Cannabis: Myths and Misconceptions and Q&A Panel. 10th November, 2018. NatPrac Education Events. Mercure Hotel Gold Coast QLD.

 

  • The Ethnopharmacological History of Cannabis. 29th October, 2018. CannaTech. Pyrmont, NSW.

 

  • Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. 23rd October, 2018. Australian Traditional Medicine Society Webinar Event. Sydney NSW.

 

  • What is Medicinal Cannabis? The facts and the fiction. 19th October, 2018. Medical Cannabis: Debunking the Myths (1 day Seminar) NSW Nurses & Midwives Association. Newcastle NSW.

 

  • The Cannabis Plant. The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Course. 22nd September, 2018. Public Health Network / United in Compassion Education event. Tamworth NSW.

 

 

  • Cannabis Phytochemistry: The Cannabinoids and Terpenes. 8th September, 2018. Medicinal Cannabis Education. Four Points Sheraton - Sydney NSW.

 

 

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System and therapeutic role of medicinal cannabis. 22 August, 2018. Endeavour Webinar Series.Sydney, Australia.

 

  • Latest Scientific Research Panel - Cannabis. 14-16th August, 2018. MJBizCon International. Toronto Convention Centre. Canada.

 

  • The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabis Phytochemistry. 5th August, 2018. A5M Conference. Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne Victoria

 

  • Cannabis Phytochemistry. 4th August, 2018. Australian Natural Therapies Association. Potts Point Sydney NSW.

 

  • What is Medicinal Cannabis? The facts and the fiction. 20th June, 2018. Medical Cannabis: Debunking the Myths (1 day Seminar) NSW Nurses & Midwives Association. Wollongong NSW.

 

 

 

 

 

  • The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis: From the Neolithic to Now & Panel discussion on Medicinal Cannabis. 13th May, 2018. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

  • Panel discussion on Medicinal Cannabis. 12th May, 2018. Hemp Health and Innovation Expo. Rosehill Gardens, Sydney NSW.

 

 

  • Cannabis and the ECS: Navigating the Facts and the Fiction. 17 April, 2018. Endeavour College, Sydney Campus New South Wales

 

  • Speaker Panel and Public Forum On Medicinal Cannabis. 14th-15th April, 2018. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. Auckland University of Technology.

 

  • The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis: From the Neolithic to Now. 14th April, 2018. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. Auckland University of Technology.

 

 

 

  • What is Medicinal Cannabis? The Facts and the Fiction. 9th March, 2018. NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, Regional Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Nurses Medicinal Cannabis Forum. Coffs Harbour, NSW.

 

 

 

  • The Ethnopharmacology of the Cannabis genus: From the Neolithic to Now. 2nd December, 2017. Hemp, Health and Innovation Expo. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Victoria.

 

 

 

 

  • What is Medicinal Cannabis?: The Facts and Fiction. 6th October, 2017. Research Breakfast by the Beach. Cancer Council NSW. 

 

 

 

  • What is Medicinal Cannabis? The Facts and the Fiction. 8th September, 2017. Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Nurses' Forum. NSW Nurses and Midwives Association. Waterloo Sydney.

 

 

 

 

  • Cannabis and the ECS: Navigating the Facts and Fiction. May 24, 2017. Grand Rounds Endeavour College Gold Coast Campus Queensland.

 

  • Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System. December 29, 2016. Woodford Folk Festival. Woodford Queensland

 

  • Medical Cannabis in Australia. December 27, 2016. Woodford Folk Festival. Woodford Queensland.

  • A Re-introduction to Cannabis. October 26, 2016. Victorian Herbalists Association. Richmond, Victoria

 

 

 

 

  • The Alchemy of Herbal Medicine: Spagyric tinctures, Elixirs and the Vegetable Stone. 2013. 8th International Conference on Herbal Medicine (NHAA) 11-13/04/2013 Melbourne Australia.

 

  • Tea Tree: Our Indigenous antimicrobial. 2009. Queensland Herb Society. Mount Cooth-tha Botanic Gardens. 3/2/2009. Toowong Queensland Australia.

 

  • Tea Tree Oil; Nature's First Aid Kit. 2008. National Herbalists Association of Australia National Herbal Medicine Week Guest speaker. Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. 27/9/2008. Toowong Queensland Australia.

 

  • The Multifarious Therapeutic applications of our Indignenous Tea Tree. 2006. International Federation of Aromatherapists (Australian Branch). 25-26/3/2006. Sofitel hotel, Broadbeach Queensland Australia.

 

Appointments & Board positions

 

 

 

 

  • Steering Committee - Cannabis Clinicians Australia (March 2022 - present) - pro bono

 

Memberships

 

  • Fellow, Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).

 

  • Student member, Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC).

 

  • Pre-doctoral member, International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS).

 

Achievements / Awards

 

 

  • Winner - Product Launch of the Year. 7th June, 2023. Cannabiz Awards. Melbourne, Victoria.

 

  • Runner up, Best HDR Paper. 7th December, 2022. Cannabis use for endometriosis: Clinical and legal challenges in Australia and New Zealand. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

  • Runner up, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 29th July, 2022. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

  • Winner, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 16th July, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

  • People's Choice Award Winner, 3 Minute Thesis Competition. 16th July, 2021. NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Winner - Practitioner of the Year. Inaugural ATMS and Nature and Health Awards. National Award. 2015.

 

  • Teaching Excellence Award. Endeavour College of Natural Health. Queensland State. 2012.

 

  • Award for Academic Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Australian College of Natural Medicine. Queensland State. 2008.

 

 

 

What We Do

Traditional Medicine Consultancy Pty Ltd (TMC) is an Australian based business which specialises in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), with a strong focus on the traditional and scientific evidence-based research of herbal medicines, product development, pharmacognosy and natural medicine education.

Justin Sinclair

Principal Consultant

 

     

Herbal Resource Centre

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