Herbs & Botanicals

Novella launches Novella Strawberry, a potent, whole-cell bioactive ingredient and will be showcased at SupplySide West 2025.

Herbalist & Alchemist, a Certified B Corp details its responsible botanical sourcing, emissions tracking, and other sustainability efforts in herbal supplements manufacturing.

Backed by clinical trials, the extended-release ashwagandha extract from Nutriventia, called Prolanza, supports stress relief, sleep, and cognitive health.

With the launch of Tylenol’s Proactive Support Line, it’s clear that joint health ingredients have the potential to capture a huge audience, but their results need to be fast-acting and tangible.

Himalca, a new gotu kola extract by 3H Labs, is shown to support eye health.

Himalca, a new gotu kola extract by 3H Labs, is shown to support eye health.

The plant-based alternative collagen supplement was tested in a clinical trial for effects on skin hydration, wrinkles, and other skin health benefits.

The study tested two doses of the asparagus racemosus root extract Xeya Modern Shatavari for its effect on symptom reduction and quality of life.

At 125 mg, the bioavailability of extract Zenroot from OmniActive was compared to other ashwagandha extracts, as well as its effect on reducing stress and anxiety.

BioVivo Science announces grand opening of a new facility in Jeffersonville, with hopes to strengthen the US botanical supply chain.

Marinova’s Maritech organic fucoidan extracts from brown seaweed are now EU organic certified, adding to their sustainable and transparent supply chain.

Citing risks to public health, Governor Mike DeWine called upon the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to designate kratom compounds as illegal drugs, though a meeting on the placement was recently canceled.

The clinical study compares four standardized ashwagandha extracts, revealing that compared to total withanolide levels, withanolide glycosides are significant in absorption.

The plant-based, beauty-from-within ingredient has been demonstrated to support skin health and anti-aging potential.

The move to the new facility is expected to support the company’s strategic growth and customer service.

FDA Commissioner praises Florida’s emergency rule, following calls to place the compound known as hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) under the Controlled Substances Act

Alkemist’s “Herbs & Fungi We’re Watching” 2025 list has recently been released and specifies herbs and fungi that have most frequently failed when tested this year.

Artemis International, Inc., is celebrating their 30th anniversary with the expansion of their ingredient portfolio with new ingredients, such as WholeCran, ElderCraft High-Fiber organic, and ACE Blends: ACEPlus and ACEMax.

ThymoQuin black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is standardized to contain 3% thymoquinone.

A 12-week trial tested the role of Sirtmax supplementation in body fat mass reduction.

The six-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will examine the effects of the plant-based phytonutrient complex on biomarkers of aging.

An extra strength elderberry extract called Feno-Sambucus 30 will now be able to be brought into the North American market through a strategic partnership from Cyvex Nutrition and Eevia Health.

FDA has sent seven warning letters to companies illegally marketing products containing synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a chemical compound found in kratom.

The enhanced solubility of the GRAS ingredient will be highlighted at IFT FIRST 2025.

The study showed reductions in neck, back, and hip stiffness within two weeks using enhanced curcumin and Boswellia serrata extract.