Herbs & Botanicals

The ashwagandha extract was shown to be effective in low doses.

The exploratory study tested the impacts on exercise performance, muscle damage, and mood in young adults.

Results showed that people taking the Valerian extract experiences an acute benefit on sleep, namely a significant increase in actual sleep time compared to baseline. 

The plant-based Immufen offers support for managing seasonal allergy symptoms and improving quality of life.

The analysis revealed the presence of crucial bioactive compounds in the extract, which is formulated to promote heart health.

The producer of botanical ingredients and organic berries is expanding to reach customers in the U.S. and Canada.

At SupplySide West 2024, Nutriventia showcased their innovations for five ingredients. These technologies offer consumers alternatives to traditional supplement forms.

Botanical health ingredients producer Monteloeder featured its new ingredient for brain health and cognitive support for adults at SupplySide West 2024.

The company moved into the new facility on October 8, 2024 after two years of planning. According to the company’s press release, the new building has 11 floors and more than 140,000 square feet.

OmniActive Health Technologies has announced the acquisition of ENovate Biolife. The acquisition will strengthen its commitment to clinically validated ingredients for consumer products.

The randomized placebo-controlled study investigating the effects of Akay Bioactives' Immufen ingredient on mild allergic rhinitis.

According to the announcement, CII aims to “create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.”

From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is rough on women, and they are actively seeking out solutions.

Waleria’s plant-based, non-hormonal ingredient, the Shatavari root extract aspurūs, supports reducing menopausal symptoms.

On September 24th, 2024, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a group of California hemp farmers and businesses filed a lawsuit against the regulations.

The line is made up of Sicilian raw materials such as citrus fruits, Pantelleria capers, Etna prickly pears, and pomegranate, to support immune health, hydration and cardiovascular health, among other benefits.

DHSS to prioritize misbranded intoxicating hemp products in enforcement of Governor's executive order.

The natural products manufacturer introduced three supplement products in the new line.

NXT USA has announced the publication of a narrative review that offers an in-depth analysis of the efficacy and safety of its Digexin ingredient, which is a novel blend of Ashwagandha and okra extracts.

The bill regulates the sale and distribution of products containing synthetic THC, though some challenges remain to be resolved.

The new range is the result of a recently acquired majority stake in Azerys, a specialist in rosemary extraction.

The study focused on the adulteration of black cohosh rhizome, echinacea root or herb, elder berry, ginkgo leaf, and turmeric root/rhizome. The authors reviewed 78 publications with a total of 2995 samples. Of the 2995 samples, 818 were reported to be adulterated or mislabeled.

The regulations would ban any hemp-derived food, beverage and dietary products from having any THC levels and impose an age restriction of 21 to purchase these products.

A recent study found that a blend of standardized botanical extracts, called Zeropollution, may support scalp health under environmental stress.

The Missouri Hemp Trade Association has filed a lawsuit in the Cole County Circuit Court seeking to prevent the Missouri DHSS from designating food and beverage products containing psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp as adulterated and implementing an embargo.