Herbs & Botanicals

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

New studies demonstrate that black seed is a potent immune-health ingredient with multifaceted benefits.

Layn Natural Ingredients has announced the expansion of its portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified botanical extracts.

A trademark application has been withdrawn for the word "herbalist" after a coordinated industry effort.

A new review paper covers another promising approach to improving curcumin’s bioavailability: complexing curcumin with metals—zinc, in particular—to improve its bioavailability as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

Be prepared: the CBD journey is filled with potential pitfalls and distractions.

Supplementation with Bacopa monnieri for 28 days was associated with a 14% improvement in emotional wellbeing, 12% improvement in general health, and 16% reduction in pain.

Seed breeding is a business that caters to its customers now more than ever before.

What can U.S. companies do now to prepare if CBD is legalized for dietary supplements? An expert advises.

According to researchers, the combination of tomato and rosemary extracts in Lycoderm was more protective than either compound alone.

Leading CBD companies Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals submitted NDI notifications for full-spectrum hemp extracts. FDA objected to the notifications on the grounds of the drug-exclusion clause and the agency’s concern about safety substantiation.

The study found that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol reduced the occurrence of urinary tract infections and decreased painful symptoms associated with UTIs.

In June 2021, dietary supplements company NOW purchased from Amazon.com 23 non-NOW turmeric/curcumin supplement products, plus two of its own supplement products, and tested them for potency, heavy metals, labeling accuracy, and potential addition of synthetic curcumin.

One of TurmXTRA 60N’s benefits is that its patented formulation helps sidestep the poor bioavailability experienced with many turrmeric extracts, the company says.

The first NPN is for the company’s BacoMind Children ingredient, and the second NPN is for the company’s BacoMind Adult ingredient.

The hemp extract is rich in THCV which research shows may suppress appetite and help with weight management.

The study will collect data on 13 CBD brands and a diverse population of 3000 participants.

The products are based on a trademarked, broad-spectrum, high-absorption formula called Chylosoma, which contains the hemp cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN).

Taiyo International and Ito En partner to meet North American demand for quality matcha.

CReDO Science is led by Ethan Russo, MD, a board-certified neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher and formulator in the medical cannabis field.

AHPA recently submitted comments to FDA, asking the agency to expand proposed research on front-of-package labels to include herbs, spices, and teas.

Ingredients By Nature is especially interested in combining Sytrinol with one of the company’s other citrus-derived ingredients: its Eriomin lemon flavonoid ingredient that supports healthy levels of blood glucose, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

The ingredient is a whole-algae source of Euglena gracilis.

Lycoderm is a proprietary blend of tomato phytonutrients and rosemary leaf that optimized for lycopene, phytoene, phytofluene, and carnosic acid.

Under the agreement, the botanical groups’ members will be able to freely access research, analytical, and educational electronic content owned by the HPTLC Association.