Suzanne Diamond, B.Sc., M.Sc. Botany
Suzanne's love of plants and knowledge of Ethnobotany and herbal medicine began with her studies in Botany and Biology as an undergraduate student at university in Montreal, where she grew up. Her academic credentials include a Masters of Science degree in Botany from the University of Manitoba as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Concordia University.
Her past work includes: Working as a researcher and spokesperson for Flora Mfg. & Dist. Ltd.; Managing a herb farm in Richmond, B.C.; Organizing herb trials at the Flora Herbal Gardens Farm in Lynden Washington; Research work for Agriculture Canada, Agassiz Research Station, on a corn mycorrhizae project; Facilitating organic certification of companies; New product development (FloraVision bilberry extract product; Beyond Grapeseed - formerly BioBerry - grapeseed/bilberry product; Beyond Echinacea Tincture, etc.); Company and store sales rep training; Coordinating medicinal herb trials with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture Canada; and research on the latest medical findings on medicinal herbs and functional foods.
Along with working in the Research and Development Department at Flora Mfg. & Dist. Ltd., Suzanne has contributed several scientific and popular articles to various publications.
Published works include: a book chapter on valerian, saw palmetto and Goldenseal; a scientific article on the eight herbs within Flor-Essence; a series of articles on the importance of phytoestrogens in the diet for preventing and curing cancer and the widespread problem of synthetic Hormone Pollution; articles on herbs to help counter addictions; the latest research findings on St. John's Wort, an herb used to combat depression and articles devoted to saving all of the edible and medicinal plants found in The Stoltmann Wilderness (Herbalgram No. 48, 2000) and Burns Bog (Common Ground April 1997) in British Columbia.
Along with various articles, Suzanne Diamond has appeared on numerous radio and television programs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
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