Rare, unique and irreplaceable – precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more.

The career of a museum-based anthropologist is diverse, involving the curation of artifact collections, organizing exhibits, answering inquiries, and conducting fieldwork.

Features: * Includes computational approaches to study the pharmacological properties of biomolecules in medicinal and aromatic plants. * Details methods in ethnopharmacology including chromatographical and analytical techniques.

The beautifully illustrated Held by the Land guides you through the traditional uses and properties of a selection of indigenous plants.