AHPA ERB Foundation

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) established the Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals (AHPA ERB Foundation) as a 501(c)(3) foundation to promote education and research on medicinal, therapeutic, and health-promoting herbs.

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Leadership

Board of Directors: Meet the AHPA ERB Foundation Board of Directors.

Current Projects

	Oshá Sustainability The research involves gathering data on the location and inventory of oshá in the U.S., evaluating the sustainability of current harvest practices in southeastern Colorado and other locations, and developing best practices to ensure oshá is protected from over collection and other threats that could limit the long-term viability of this plant species.
	Goldenseal Harvest Study The purpose of this project is to improve the understanding of harvest impacts on natural and forest-farmed populations of goldenseal and to develop recommendations for harvest methods, intensities, and cultivation that support the long-term viability of this species.
	Southwest School of Botanical Medicine This project is dedicated to preserving and protecting the website of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, originally created by its founder and principal instructor, Michael Moore.
	Herbs in History In an effort to preserve and share the fascinating histories of medicinal plants and herbs that have been used around the world for ages, the AHPA ERB Foundation has partnered with Alain Touwaide, Ph.D., and Emanuela Appetiti to tell the stories of Herbs in History.

Project Funding

Grants: The AHPA ERB Foundation accepts grant proposals on an ongoing basis from eligible applicants in order to enhance and promote knowledge and understanding of herbs important to commerce in the U.S.

Resources

Botanical Safety Handbook, 2nd Ed.: Get the essential tool for anyone who manufactures, recommends, or uses herbal products.
CITES Primer: AHPA published guidance for the herbal products industry understand the processes and practices that must be followed to comply with CITES requirements when importing and exporting species listed on CITES appendices.
Good Stewardship Brochures: See sustainable harvest brochures developed for American ginseng, oshá, saw palmetto, goldenseal, and Boswellia.