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September 2024
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Polyphenols & human health benefits: a review (International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
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Ginseng & cardiovascular protection: a review (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Korean red ginseng protects against hyperthyroidism in rats (Integrative Medicine Research)
August 2024
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Turkey tail mushroom: a review (South African Journal of Botany)
July 2024
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Kava constituents exert antiinflammatory effect through cannabinoid receptor in an animal model (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Kava: DNA and FTIR chemometric analysis for cultivar differentiation (Food Control)
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Natural products for use in addiction therapy: a review (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Lion's mane mushrooms: a review of constituent bioactivity (Food Science and Human Wellness)
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Mushroom polysaccharides & the microbiome: a review (Heliyon)
June 2024
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Maitake mushrooms: a comprehensive review of therapeutic uses & potential applications (Heliyon)
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Bacopa & cognitive function: a randomized placebo controlled clinical trial (Explore)
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Mushroom oils: composition & potential applications (Heliyon)
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St. John's Wort: chemometric & metabolomic analyses (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
May 2024
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Dietary polyphenols exert beneficial effects through gut-brain axis regulation (Food Chemistry)
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Amla: a comprehensive review (Food Chemistry)
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Vine tea extract exhibits significant anti-fatigue effects in an animal study (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Kratom & CBD: interaction potential in an animal study (Pharmaceutics)
April 2024
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A novel method for quantifying terpenes in nanoemulsions (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: novel methods of analysis (Food Chemistry)
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Ginger & kava: development of novel certified reference mixtures (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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Rhodiola: Novel constituents show neuroprotective effects (Phytochemistry Letters)
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Bacopa mediates oxidative stress in a rat model (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
March 2024
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Bacopa mediates oxidative stress in a rat model (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Kratom leaf: a clinical study on pharmacokinetics of major alkaloids (Molecules)
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Rhodiola constituent protective effects on pulmonary hypertension: a mechanistic rat stud (Phytomedicine)
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Reishi constituents show activity against artherosclerosis in a rat model (Atherosclerosis)
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Tea polyphenols show beneficial effects on lipid metabolism & obesity markers in animal models (Journal of Functional Foods)
February 2024
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Hops extract as a potential cosmetics ingredient (Fitoterapia)
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Cinnamon & cognitive function: a systematic review (Nutritional Neuroscience)
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Beneficial effects of astaxanthin modulated through gut microbiota (International Immunopharmacology)
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Gynostemma improves exercise performance in healthy males (Nutrients)
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Pomegranate & liver function: a systematic review of clinical trials (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Resveratrol & vitamin E: a validated method for simultaneous determination in dietary supplements (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
January 2024
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Variability in chemical composition of botanical references & materials in commerce (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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Bitter melon & type 2 diabetes: a review of randomized controlled trials (Integrative and Complementary Therapies)
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A novel validated method for folic acid determination in dietary supplements (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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Shitake: optimization of submerged cultivation (Industrial Biotechnology)
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Garlic extract improves blood pressure in hypotensive patients: a clinical trial (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Lemon verbena mouthwash effective for gingivitis: a randomized clinical trial (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
December 2023
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Ginger & curcumin show beneficial effects on postmenopausal osteoporosis: a clinical trial (Phytomedicine)
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Reishi & radish seed fermented combination promotes immunostimulatory activity through gut microbiota (Phytomedicine)
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Ginseng constituent is neuroprotective in rats with depression (Phytomedicine)
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Polyphenol ellagic acid has a favorable effect on depression in MS patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial (Phytomedicine)
November 2023
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Ginger for nausea & vomiting: a meta-analysis (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Red ginseng & neuroinflammation: a review (Journal of Ginseng Research)
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Panax ginseng: a review of the role in angiogenesis & ischemic diseases (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Ashwagandha root extract well tolerated up to 2000 mg/kg/body weight in a rat study (Toxicology Reports)
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Panax notoginseng extract supresses retinal inflammation in a mouse model (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Plant polysaccharides, the microbiome, and inflammatory bowel disease: a review (International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
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Microplastics in soil: effects on phytochemical production in chili pepper cultivation (South African Journal of Botany)
October 2023
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Medicinal plants, cognitive function, and neuroinflammation: a review (Brain Disorders)
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Adaptogens for stress: a review & meta-analysis (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Bacopa ameliorates colitis in a mouse model (Natural Product Research)
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Willow bark: phenolic profiles of 13 Salix species (Fitoterapia)
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Cannabidiol: a review of safety data (Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology)
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Curcumin for premenstrual syndrome: a randomized controlled trial (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
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Herbal products in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Antidepressant effects of coumarins: a review (European Journal of Pharmacology)
September 2023
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Turmeric, curcumin, and liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Optimizing secondary metabolite production in cultivated plants: a review (Journal of Agriculture and Food Research)
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Natural products in treating altitude sickness & hypoxia symptoms: a review (Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines)
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Online Weight Loss Supplements Labeled as Tejocote (Cascabela thevetia)
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Traditional Chinese medicine & pulmonary fibrosis: a review of randomized controlled trials (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Methods for differentiating natural from synthetic compounds: a review (Phytochemistry)
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Traditional Chinese medicine can improve cognitive function by modulating gut microbiota: a review (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Rhodiola crenulata extract shows beneficial effect on hypoxia-induced cognitive impairment (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
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Lavender essential oil: a novel method for characterization & authentication (Food Control)
August 2023
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Green coffee extract ameliorates effects of high-fat diet induced obesity (Nutrition)
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Silymarin with vitamin C and exercise shows beneficial effects in a rat model of NAFLD (Nutrition)
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Lavender essential oil: a novel method for characterization & authentication (Food Control)
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Cocoa flavanols & procyanidins: development of an AOAC official method for routine determination (Food Research International)
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Prickly Pear: a novel method for analyzing quality & geographic origin (Journal of Food Composition and Analysis)
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L-theanine ameliorates symptoms of nicotine withdrawal in a mouse model (Neuroscience Letters)
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CBD in a mouse model: no adverse effects at all tested doses (Food and Chemical Toxicology)
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Mulberry fruit extract shows beneficial effects on type 2 diabetes in vivo (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Green tea polyphenols show protective effects in vitro (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Equisetum arvense: a review of therapeutic potential (Phytomedicine Plus)
July 2023
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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: a novel strategy for risk assessment (Food and Chemical Toxicology)
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Fungi for longevity: a review (Ageing Research Reviews)
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Essential oil aromatherapy for stress & anxiety: a systematic review (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
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Dietary polyphenols & chronic disease (Nutrition)
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Natural products & skin applications: a review (Phytomedicine)
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Bitter melon: bioactive polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids (International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
June 2023
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Herbal constituents in depression treatment: a review (Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry)
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Zanthoxylum alleviates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a mouse model (Phytomedicine)
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Salidroside from rhodiola for mitochondrial protection against hypoxia: elucidating molecular mechanisms (Phytomedicine)
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Pterostilbebe & nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: evaluation of mechanisms in vivo (Phytomedicine)
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Cordycepin improves cognitive function in Parkinson's disease model (Phytomedicine)
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Curcumin metabolite reverses blue light-induced cell death in retinal pigment epithelium (Phytomedicine)
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Jujube triterpenes show anti-colorectal cancer effects in vivo (Phytomedicine)
May 2023
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Reishi in treating liver fibrosis: protective mechanisms in vivo & in vitro (Phytomedicine)
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Curcumin: liver protective mechanisms evaluation in vivo & in vitro (Phytomedicine)
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Glycyrrhizic acid attenuates liver fibrosis in a mouse model (Phytomedicine)
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Apigenin: therapeutic potential for chronic obese asthma (Phytomedicine)
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Vitamin and mineral supplements & type 2 diabetes: a review (Pharmacological Research)
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Bacopa cultivation: techniques for increasing bacoside yield (Industrial Crops and Products)
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Wild bitter melon extract in diabetes & metabolism: an animal study (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Rhodiola & ginkgo improve altitude sickness symptoms (Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences)
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Salidroside from Rhodiola: mechanisms of protective effects in diabetic mice (International Immunopharmacology)
April 2023
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Rhodiola: anti-inflammatory mechanisms in a mouse model (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of epilepsy: a meta-anaylsis (Epilepsy Research)
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Saffron: a novel analytical method for detection of synthetic colorants (Industrial Crops and Products)
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Herbs in treating mood disorders: role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis (Phytomedicine)
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Garlic, onion, and asafetida oils: a new procedure for GRAS evaluation (Food and Chemical Toxicology)
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Plant based protein production: sustainability assessment & outlook (Sustainable Production and Consumption)
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Baobab & cacao: potential for complementary cultivation (Journal of Agriculture and Food Research)
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Cannabis: a review of constituents, bioactivities, and therapeutic concepts (Forensic Chemistry)
March 2023
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Guava polysaccharides: recent research advances (Food Chemistry)
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Astragalus for treatment of myocardial fibrosis: a review (J of Ethnopharmacology)
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Ephedra: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology (J of Ethnopharmacology)
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Mulberrry leaf & diabetes: therapeutic mechanisms of gut microbiota, inflammation, & metabolism (J of Ethnopharmacology)
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Andrographolide in the prevention and treatment of liver diseases (Phytomedicine)
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Protective effects of pomegranate (Phytomedicine)
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Polygonatum in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (Food Chemistry)
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Green tea quality: an NMR analysisi of cultivars & constituents (Food Chemistry)
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Calendula for inflammation: a clinical trial (Journal of Integrative Medicine)
February 2023
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Stephania tetrandra: chemical characterization (Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis)
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St. John's Wort: hypericin as a therapeutic agent (Phytomedicine)
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Traditional herbal medicine in treating ischemic stroke: a review (Phytomedicine)
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Chinese skullcap in pregnancy related diseases: a review (Journal of Integrative Medicine)
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Aronia berry authentication: a novel HPTLC & metabolomics approach (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
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Yerba mate: anticancer effects in vitro and in vivo (Nutrition)
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Vitamin D supplements for depression: a meta analysis of clinical trials (Nutrition)
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Anxiety and PTSD: assessment of novel medicines including kava & psychedelics (Neuropharmacology)
January 2023
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Ellagitannin-rich fruit to ameliorate cardiovascular risk: a meta-analysis (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Kratom: mitragynine in an acute pain animal model (Behavioural Brain Research)
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Red yeast rice supplement characterization (Food Bioscience)
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Birch bark extract: constituents profile & bioactivities evaluation in vivo, in vitro, and in silico (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Flavonols improve cognitive function in a clinical evaluation (Neurology)
December 2022
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Echinacea: cultivation conditions affect morphological & phytochemical properties (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology)
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Flavonoid rich supplements & respiratory disease: a meta-analysis of clinical trials (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Salidroside from rhodiola: a review of mechanisms and effects in CNS diseases (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Adaptogens: a review of animal and human studies (Phytomedicine)
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Bacopa extracts: a review of neuroprotective effects and mechanisms (Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy)
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Hepatoprotective effects of various plant extracts in acetaminophen induced liver injury: a review (Phytomedicine)
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Rhodiola extract affects pain perception in humans (Phytomedicine Plus)
November 2022
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Rhodiola extract improves insulin resistance in a C. elegans model (Journal of Future Foods)
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Turmeric extract shows beneficial effects against acute liver toxicity (Heliyon)
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Rhodiola alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a mouse model (Life Sciences)
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Ashwagandha: selecting optimal genotypes for cultivation (Industrial Crops and Products)
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Psychedelics & PTSD: a review (Journal of the Neurological Sciences)
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Psychedelics in treatment of headache and chronic pain: a review (Neuropharmacology)
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Ganoderma lucidum as a prebiotic (Food Chemistry: X)
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Gotu kola: cultivation optimization for elite cultivars (Industrial Crops and Products)
October 2022
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Echinacea extract protects liver from acetominaphen induced injury in mouse model (Phytomedicine)
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Lions mane shows anxiolytic effects in a mouse model (Behavioral Sciences)
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AHP releases lemon balm as first "Monographs without Borders" collaboration
September 2022
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Cannabis essential oil: phytochemical and pharmacological profiles in two cultivars (Industrial Crops and Products)
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Taurine as an anti-aging supplement: a clinical trial in women aged 55-70 (Nutrition)
June 2022
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A validated GC-MS method for measuring bisphenol A (BPA) in dietary supplements (Microchemical Journal)
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Lavender significantly reduces stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Curcumin improves liver parameters in NAFLD patients compared to placebo groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Ginseng: a review of the history of the ancient herbal therapy (J. of Ginseng Research)
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Medical Cannabis in Patients with Chronic Orthopedic Pain (Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research)
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Baicalin, a flavonoid from skullcap, shows promising cardioprotective activity in a mouse model (Nutrition)
May 2022
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Cranberry improves memory in healthy older adults in a randomized placebo-controlled study (Front. Nutr.)
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Kava compounds: Characterization of volatiles profiles in nine samples (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Ashwagandha & anti-inflammatory mechanisms: a review (Phytomedicine)
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Vitamin K insufficiency associated with cognitive dysfunction in older adults (Front. Nutr)
March 2022
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The gut-brain-axis and innovative therapeutic design in the CNS: a review (eBioMedicine)
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Green Tea: Theanine and EGCG inclusion complexes improve bioavailability, lipid-lowering, and weight loss effects (J of Functional Foods)
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Kava extract: inhibitory potential on monoamine oxidase B activity in mice (J of Traditional and Complementary Medicine)
February 2022
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NMR as a useful yet underutilized technique in characterization of botanical materials (J of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis)
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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: an optimized green method of analysis for aromatic herbs (Food Chemistry)
January 2022
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Rhodiola: a validated method for the quantitative determination of salidroside, rosin, rosavin and rosarin (J of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants)
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Sacred lotus leaf extract: investigation of hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and anti-inflammatory effects (Food Chemistry)
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Astaxanthin: an optimized method for sensitive determination of isoprenoid diphosphates in Haematococcus pluvialis materials (Food Chemistry)
December 2021
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Turmeric extract improves inflammatory markers and mental health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Nutrition Journal)
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Saffron extract improved sleep quality ratings in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on adults with poor sleep (Sleep Medicine)
November 2021
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2014 DNA article by Thompson and Newmaster retracted (Biodiversity and Conservation)
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Hibiscus & lemon verbena improve obesity linked metabolic parameters in hypertensive patients in a randomized clinical trial (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Astragalus inhibited the development of primary liver cancer in a mouse model (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Green alga Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin and lipid co-production (Bioresource Technology)
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Effects of a Bacopa extract on stress, fatigue, quality of life and sleep in adults with self-reported poor sleep: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study (Journal of Functional Foods)
October 2021
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Pomegranate juice as a treatment for metabolic disturbances in overweight patients: a clinical trial (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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A novel validated HPLC method for determination of charantin in bitter melon products (Journal of Food Composition and Analysis)
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Mushrooms: a review of the therapeutic potential & bioactive compounds (Food Research International)
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NMR techniques & methods in botanicals quality control and research (Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis)
September 2021
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Picrorhiza kurroa: a comprehensive review of the phytochemistry, ethnomedicine, and conservation status of an endangered Himalayan medicinal plant (Process Biochemistry)
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Saffron & sleep-enhancing effects in adults with unsatisfactory sleep: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-dose study (Sleep Medicine)
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Rhodiola sachalinensis: a review of the medicinally valuable yet vulnerable species (World J Tradit Chin Med)
August 2021
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Andrographis paniculata extract in a clinical trial: immunomodulatory effects in healthy adults (J of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Safety Review of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) (Nutrients)
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A novel method for characterization of botanical materials: thin-layer chromatography combined with laser ablation-assisted direct analysis in real-time mass spectrometry (J of Chromatography A)
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Turmeric extract improves joint function in healthy subjects with chronic knee pain: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Clinical Pharmacology)
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Lippia citriodora and Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts: effects on hypotensive properties in overweight and obese individuals in a randomized controlled trial (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Theanine in cognitive function: a randomized placebo-controlled study (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Carvacrol improves parameters in asthmatic patients: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial (Phytomedicine)
July 2021
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French maritime pine bark extract: a clinical trial in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Ashwagandha: a systematic review of therapeutic efficacy in clinical trials (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
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Coffee consumption and neuroprotective outcomes: a review (Trends in Food Science & Technology)
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Astragalus & danshen combination positively effects chronic nephrotoxicity through “gut-kidney axis” (J of Ethnopharmacology)
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Lavender as an antidepressant: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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Goji berries improve cardiovascular markers in a clinical trial of healthy adults (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
June 2021
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Garlic: significant improvements in knee osteoarthritis symptoms in patients with obesity (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
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Ashwagandha significantly improves cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery in healthy athletic adults in a clinical trial (J. of Ethnopharmacology)
May 2021
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Bioactivity based quality evaluations: a novel model with saponins from Panax japonicus (Chinese Herbal Medicine)
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Chemometric analysis for differentiation Laoshan green tea harvest timing (Food Chemistry)
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Black cumin and fenugreek seeds consumed in fortified breads safely improve biomarkers in overweight and diabetic subjects (Journal of Medicinal Food)
April 2021
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Grape seed extract: protective effects against induced colonic injury in rats (Journal of Functional Foods)
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Berberine: mechanisms and effects on chronic stress-induced depression in mice (Chinese Herbal Medicine)
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Rhodiola rosea: sustainable sourcing, cultivation, and wild collection standards (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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The effectiveness of Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Wettst. as a nootropic, neuroprotective, or antidepressant supplement (Scientific Reports)
March 2021
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Medicinal seeds Ziziphus spinosa for insomnia (Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
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A Placebo-Controlled, Pseudo-Randomized, Crossover Trial of Botanical Agents for Gulf War Illness (Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health)
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Green tea effect on mild to moderate depression in HIV patients: a randomized clinical trial (Chinese Herbal Medicines)
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Bioactive Compounds, Use, and Clinical Trials (Int. J. Mol. Sci. )
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Cacao polyphenol-rich chocolate: effects on postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses in healthy human (Nutrition)
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Tropane alkaloids: an analytical method for determination in spinach products (Food Chemistry)
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Litchi seed: nutritional profile, bioactivities, and its industrial applications (Trends in Food Science & Technology)
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Silymarin in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a review and meta-analysis (Nutrition)
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Hibiscus improves biomarkers related to metabolic syndrome: a review (J of Ethnopharmacology)
February 2021
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Cranberry and fish oil: beneficial effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients (Nutrition)
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Botanicals affecting immunty in the time of COVID-19: implications for research and clinical practice (Phytotherapy Research)
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Flaxseed oil: effects on glycemic control and inflammatory markers in overweight adults with pre-diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
January 2021
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Kava: a review of the challenges and promise for modern use of a traditional herbal beverage (Nutrients)
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Turmeric / curcumin and health outcomes: A meta-review of systematic reviews (European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
December 2020
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Various drying methods affect the chemical components and microstructure of turmeric (Food Chemistry)
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A novel method for determination of resveratrol and melatonin in wine (Food Chemistry)
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A DNA based method for authenticating varieties of Panax ginseng (Jarmap)
November 2020
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Chicory as a dietary ingredient: a review of nutritional profile, bioactivity, and safety (Food Chemistry)
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Consumption of carotenoids positively associated with cognitive function in late life in a long term study of women in the US (Journal of Nutrition)
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Milk thistle: clinical evidence, phytochemistry, and pharmacology (J. of Ethnopharmacology)
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Cranberry, peanut,and apple proanthocyanidin (PAC) profiles: MALDI-TOF MS & multivariate analysis to determine sources of PACs in mixtures (Food Chemistry)
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Traditional use, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of marjoram (Origanum marjoram) (J. of Ethnopharmacology)
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Adaptogens and viral respiratory infections: a review (Pharmaceuticals)
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HPTLC quantification of magnolia bark constituents in dietary supplements (J. of Chromatography A)
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Scutellaria: a review of clinical studies, pharmacology, and phytochemistry (J. of Ethnopharmacology)
October 2020
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Novel constituents from Boswellia sacra and their neuroprotective & hepatoprotective activities in vitro (Phytochemistry)
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A novel method for determination of protein bound amino acids and taurine in various nutritional formulas (Journal of AOAC International)
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Safety and efficacy of Berberis integerrima root extract in type 2 diabetes compared to metformin (J Diabetes Metab Disord.)
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Classic TCM formula GeGen decoction in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial (J of Ethnopharmacology)
September 2020
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Mango leaf extract: neurocognitive activities in a clinical trial (J Ethnopharmacology)
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The role of genetic markers in implementing Convention on Biodiversity post-2020 global framework (Biological Conservation)
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Meta analysis of Ashwagandha supplementation impact on maximum oxygen consumption (Nutrients)
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Astragalus and ginseng studies on immune system related mechanisms (Phytomedicine)
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NMR metabolomics for differentiation of Actaea species (Fitoterapia)
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Panax ginseng and Angelica sinensis combination shows neuroprotective effects in animal model (Phytomedicine)
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Sweet and bitter oranges - a comparative review (Food Chem)
August 2020
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Aronia berry extract supplementation reduces blood pressure and cholesterol (J Diet Suppl)
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A novel proton NMR method for determination of L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, and Taurine in dietary supplement products (J of AOAC Intl)
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Critical review of Cardamom ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity (J Ethnopharmacol)
July 2020
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Turmeric cinnamon supplement improves cognitive function in clinical trial (Curr Dev Nutr)
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Cinnamon: a review of traditional use, phytochemistry, and pharmacology (Fitoterapia)
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Cranberry Proanthocyanidins quantification (J AOAC Int)
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Meta-analysis of Nigella sativa supplementation for asthma control (Am J Emerg Med)
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Evaluation of cannabis for young patients with drug resistant epilepsy (Complement Ther Med)
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Nigella sativa preparations in the management of diabetes (Complement Ther Med)
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Novel NMR-based method for triterpene quantitation in black cohosh extracts (Fitoterapia)
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Dietary flavonoids and stillbenes linked to reduced obesity risk (Nutrients)
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Sweet violet oil for allergic rhinitis symptoms (Complement Ther Med)
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Ginger extract - a clinical evaluation for motion sickness (Curr Ther Res)
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Green & black teas effects on hypertension - a systematic review and meta-analysis (Complement Ther Med)
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Medicinal mushrooms - a review of current clinical uses )Altern Complement Ther)
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Phytochemical extraction: techniques and optimization (J AOAC Int)
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Olive oil authenticity and quality -- importance of minor compounds in evaluations (Trends Food Sci Technol)
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Tart cherry significantly improved endurance exercise performance (J Am Coll Nutr)
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Licorice: quality assessment of wild and cultivated sources (Food Chem)
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NIH Consortium for Advancing Research on Botanical and Other Natural Products (NIH)
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A novel 1H NMR based quantification technique for components of Piper betel L. (Food Chem)
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Lavender tea reduces anxiety and depression in the elderly - a randomized controlled trial (Complement Ther Med)
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Prickly pear fruit and cladode: a systematic review of effects on blood lipids (Complement Ther Med)
June 2020
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Barberry supplementation significantly improves insulin levels (Complement Ther Medicine)
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Hops bitter acids improve cognitive performance in (J Alzheimers Dis)
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Garlic improved insulin resistance and oxidative stress in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (Complement Ther Medicine)
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Critical review of analytical methods for coffee authentication (Journal of AOAC International)
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CBD orally administered does not convert to THC in plasma in a trial with healthy humans (Libertpub)
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Cognitive improvements with an herbal blend of Bacopa, American ginseng, and whole coffee fruit in a controlled clinical trial of healthy adults (Taylor Francis Online)
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Effects of garlic supplementation on oxidative stress markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (ScienceDirect)
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Phytochemical characterization of 20 populations of wild peony roots from China (ScienceDirect)
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Harvest date of grape varietals affects volatile compounds and wine aromas (ScienceDirect)
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Phytochemical characterization of 20 populations of wild peony roots from China (ScienceDirect)
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A novel method based on 1H-qNMR for quality control of Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
May 2020
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Moringa pods: a novel validated method for large-scale multiresidue analysis of pesticides (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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An innovative analytical method for volatiles in garlic (Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
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Comparison of genetic and metabolite methods of analysis for differentiating olive cultivars (Food Control)
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Green tea flavor substances: novel analytical method for evaluation (AOAC International)
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Adaptogenic herbal blend clinical trial investigating stress, anxiety, and cognitive endpoints (MDPI)
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A new analytical method for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in cannabis products (AOAC International)
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Blueberry leaf polyphenols - investigations on potential mechanisms of action (Food Research International)
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Review of Ashwagandha and neurodegenerative diseases (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Ginsenoside Rb1 shows anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo (Phytomedicine)
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Cocoa flavanols improve intestinal health in animal study (Food Research International)
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A new qNMR method for Angelica sinensis quality control (Journal of AOAC International)
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Ethnopharmacology of Hypericum species in China (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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A review of anti-diabetic activities of traditional Mayan foods (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Ayahuasca - investigations for neuroprotective potential (Journal of Ethnopharmogology)
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Schizandra improves insulin resistance in an animal study (Journal of Medicinal Food)
April 2020
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Ginsenosides and anti-aging effects in an animal study (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Scutellaria barbata quality control (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
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Indian sarsaparilla ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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Quantitative analysis of alkaloid content of areca chewable products in different countries and regions (Journal of AOAC International)
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Cannabis Inflorescence for Medical Purposes: USP Considerations for Quality Attributes (J Nat Prod)
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Arizona researchers seek out herbal treatments for COVID-19 (Phoenix New Times)
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A new method to determine geographical provenance of Moroccan Argan oil (Forensic Chemistry)
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Hoodie parviglora and insulin resistance in an animal study (Journal of Medicinal Food)
March 2020
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Isotope analysis for geographical origin of extra virgin olive oil (Food Control)
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A clinical trial of Korean red ginseng (Journal of Ginseng Research
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A review of Persian herbs for gastroprotection & headache (Journal of Integrative Medicine
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A safety study of Triphala aqueous extract (Journal of Integrative Medcine)
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Catechins distribution influenced by topography in green tea cultivation (Food Control)
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Echinacea shows promise in clinical trial for anxiety (Phytotherapy Research)
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Saffron authentication techniques for protected designation of origin (Food Control)
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Investigation of immunomodulatory activity of medicinal mushrooms (Plos One)
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A review of Ayurvedic herbs in diabetes treatment (Journal of Integrative Medicine)
February 2020
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Effects of cultivation altitude on coffee quality (Food Research International)
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Grape & blueberry polyphenols for improved cognitive function in healthy adults (Antioxidents)
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Shading affects chemical fingerprints in tea (Food Research)
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Boswellia for improving quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
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Chili pepper constituents affect physical activity in sedentary adults (Nutrients)
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Novel system for sensory evaluation of black tea aroma quality (Food Research International)
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Mushroom polysaccharides - a review of functional bioactivities (Trends in Food Science & Technology)
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Astaxanthin safety review -- How much is too much? (Phytotherapy Research)
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A novel green technique for extracting essential oils (Trends in Food Science & Technology)
January 2020
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Protective effects of curcumin and silymarin against hepatotoxicity in a rat study (Gene)
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Sustainability of Rhodiola trade in China (Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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Guarana seed safety review (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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AHPA Chief Science Officer to Present at CannaWest 2020 (Infocast)
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New NCCIH funding opportunity for research on minor cannabinoids and terpenes in treating pain and analgesia (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
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Subcritical water extractions of ashwagandha and their biological activities (Food and Chemical Toxicology)
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Schizandra as a liver protectant in an animal study (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Melissa for GI symptoms (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Drinking tea may confer protective effects on aging brains (Aging)
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THC:CBD ratios for treating symptoms in Canadian patients (Journal of Pallative Medicine)
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Boswellia suppresses proinflamatory compounds related to diabetes (Phytomedicine)
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A review of nootropic herbs for treatment of ADHD (Alternative and Complementary Therapies)
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Hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of citrus flavonoids in a rat study (Phytomedicine)
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Momordica charantia in treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Oral CBD - pharmacokinetic study in healthy subjects (Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research)
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The endocannabinoid system and human health (Nutrition Research)
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Combining wisdom of traditional medicine with cutting-edge science and technology (Phytomedicine)
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Green coffee extract and obesity - a review of controlled trials (Phytomedicine)
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A new method for saffron authentication (Food Research International
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USP safety review of willow bark (Planta Medica)
December 2019
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Isotope ratios for vanillin synthesized by E. cool and vanillin derived from vanilla pods (Food Control)
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Chemical profiling of saffron for authentication of origin (Food Control)
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Pumpkin seed for BPH symptoms (Journal of Medicinal Food)
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Flavonoid composition & bioactivities of the traditional Chinese medicine Xinjiang jujube (Molecules)
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Response of ginger and turmeric to organic versus traditional production practices at different elevations in India (Industrial Crops and Products)
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Cannabis in treating pain (Pain Medicine)
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Anti-hyperglycemia effects of Rhizoma Coptidis alkaloids: A systematic review of modern pharmacological studies (Fitoterapia)
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New monoterpenoid glycosides from Schisandra chinensis and their neuroprotective activities (Fitoterapia)
November 2019
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New library of traditional Chinese medicinal plant extracts at NCI for bioactivity evaluations & chemical profiling (Fitoterapia)
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Review of chamomile phytomedicines to treat skin disorders (Fitoterapia)
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Analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in liqueurs, elixirs and herbal juices (Fitoterapia)
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Discrimination of Gymnostema species using plastid molecular markers (Fitoterapia)
October 2019
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Red clover - chemical profiles and variability over time in traditional preparations(J Ethnopharmacol)
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Two new alkaloids isolated from traditional Chinese medicine Binglang the fruit of Areca catechu(Fitoterapia)
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Essential oils of the Lauraceae - a review of chemistry & bioactivity (Planta Med)
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A review of the neuroprotective potential of Ginkgo biloba (Planta Med)
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Maritime pine extract - protective effects from post exercise oxidative stress (J Diet Suppl)
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Elderberry constituents - effects of cultivar & harvest year on composition (Food Chem)
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Curcumin significantly reduced levels of a biomarker for muscle damage in placebo-controlled trial (J Diet Suppl)
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A novel method to minimize pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal extracts (Planta Med)
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Chemical composition of wild harvested and cultivated black cohosh (Planta Med)
September 2019
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Terpene metabolomics in Cannabis chemovars (Planta Med)
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Bacopa - A review of neuropharmacological and cognitive effects (Complement Ther Med)
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Saffron extract: a randomized clinical trial for protective effects in ischemic stroke (J Ethnopharmacol)
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CBD rich extract - a hepatotoxicity study in mice (Molecules)
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Analysis of impurities in commercial samples of CBD derived from hemp (Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis)
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A method for authentication of origin of cacao beans (Food Chem)
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Effects of site and harvest time on terpene and cannabinoid composition in hemp cultivated in Italy (Ind Crop Prod)
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Novel method to detect adulteration in Theobroma cacao materials in commerce (Food Chem)
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Anti-diabetic properties of Kola nut in an animal trial (J Ethnopharmicol)
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Effect of St John's wort on postmenopausal symptoms and depression: A randomized controlled trial (Complement Ther Med)
August 2019
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Review of anti-hyperglycemic effects of Rhizoma Coptidis (Fitoterapia)
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Curcuma longa ameliorates asthma control in randomized clinical trial (J Ethnopharmacol)
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Litchi fruit - characterization of procyanidins by HPLC-ESI-MS-MS (Food Chem)
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A novel delivery system using biocompatible nanovehicles (Food Chem)
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Herbal Teas and their Health Benefits - A Scoping Review (Plant Food Hum Nutr)
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Aronia: effects of consumption on lipid profile, blood pressure, and biomarkers of inflammation (Phytother Res)
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Amla (Phllanthus emblica) extract in a controlled clinical trial for treatment of metabolic syndrome
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Characterization of volatiles in beer - fermentation type and consumer likability (Food Chem)
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Bilberry extract - effects on drug metabolizing enzymes in rat study
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Chemometric evaluation of Garcinia raw materials - impact of regional origin and ripeness (Food Chem)
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Nanoencapsulation for delivery of nutraceutical lipophilic substances in food: a review of current approaches and techniques(Trends Food Sci. Technol)
July 2019
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Nettle - A clinical trial for hot flashes and quality of life in postmenopausal women
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Olive leaf extract - optimized technique for phenolic compounds and flavonoids (Food Chem)
June 2019
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Blueberries improve cardiometabolic markers in clinical trial (Amer J Clin Nutr)
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Thymol oil - nanoemulsion vehicles for enhanced antioxidant activity
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Beet stalk and leaf juice - A clinical trial for dyslipidemia (Nutrition)
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Maqui berry extract: a clinical trial for eye dryness & fatigue (J Trad Comp Med)
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Effects of coffee consumption on glucose metabolism: A systematic review of clinical trials (J Trad Comp Med)
May 2019
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Sustainability of caterpillar mushroom harvest in the Himalayas and implications for trade (J Ethnopharmacol)
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Traditional Use of Botanicals and Botanical Preparations: An International Perspective (EFFL)
April 2019
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Ginkgo seed as a topical antimicrobial (Front Microbiol)
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NIR and FT-IR fingerprinting to detect adulteration in black pepper (Science Direct)
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Selected Terpenes in Black Pepper Oil for Quality Evaluation (Planta Med)
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Icariin Improves Functional Behavior in a Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury (Planta Med)
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Increased Oral Bioavailability of Piperine with Nanosuspension Delivery (Planta Med)
March 2019
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Anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effects of Korean black ginseng (Phyto Med)
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Efficacy of hemp inflorescence water extracts to manage ulcerative colitis symptoms (Food Chem Toxicol)
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Effects of Kiwifruit seed oil on obesity (Food Chem Toxicol)
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Salidroside from Rhodiola effects gut microbiota and liver injury in mouse model (Food Chem Toxicol)
February 2019
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DNA mini-barcodes for identification of species in the Apiaceae (Planta Med)
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Stress reducing function of matcha green tea evaluated (Nutrients)
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Mary Frances Picciano Dietary Supplement Research Practicum (ODS at NIH)
January 2019
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Saffron for treating depression (Planta Med) 01/03/2019
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Chemical-specific maximum allowable levels for pesticide residues in dietary supplements (Food Chem Toxicol) 01/03/2019
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Black cumin seed extracts assessed for immunomodulatory activity and thymoquinone content (Front Pharmacol) 01/07/2019
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Terminalia arunja bark extract beneficial for colitis in an inflammatory bowel disease (J Ethnopharm) 01/08/2019
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Morus alba root bark as a source of multi-targeted agents for Alzheimer’s disease (Phytochem) 01/08/2019
December 2018
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States move to substitute opioids with medical marijuana to quell epidemic (JAMA) 12/18/2018
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Effects of a ginseng supplement on responses to physical stress in humans (J Med Food) 12/04/2018
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Experts call for NMR data transparency in natural products research (Royal Soc of Chem) 12/05/2018
November 2018
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Goldenseal differentiated from common adulterants with FT-NIR and chemometric analysis (Fitote) 11/01/2018
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Black cohosh and actein inhibit growth of human breast and colon cancer cells (Food and Chem Toxi) 11/26/2018
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Sprouts exhibit better nutritional values than seeds (Food Chem) 11/26/2018
October 2018
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NCCIH provides in-depth overview of complementary approaches to chronic pain (NCCIH) 10/01/2018
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Bay leaves: New tools for characterization and quality control (Planta Medica) 10/25/2018
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Red and white ginseng: Variations in ginsenosides and immunomodulation (Planta Med) 10/25/2018
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Botanical authentication: Perspectives on challenges in quality assessment (Fitote) 10/26/2018
September 2018
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Authentication and quality evaluation of Cinnamomum verum powder (Planta Med) 9/5/2018
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DNA metabarcoding with HPTLC for echinacea authentication (Phytomed) 9/5/2018
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Identification of Apiaceae species using mini-barcodes (Planta Med) 9/4/2018
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Therapeutic potential of pterostilbene and resveratrol: A study in diabetic rats (Comp Alt Med) 9/4/2018
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Determination of three analytes in skullcap materials by NIRS (Planta Med) 9/4/2018
August 2018
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Chocolate: The mood pyramid and cacao constituents (Planta Med) 8/31/2018
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Boswellia: Sustainability and supply chain management (J Ethno) 8/30/2018
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NIH names Dr. Helene Langevin director of NCCIH (HHS-NIH) 8/30/2018
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Quality control of essential oils: GC-MS vs. low field NMR (Planta Med) 8/30/2018
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Polyphenols for blueberry and grape improve mental age in clinical trial (J Geront) 8/29/2018
July 2018
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St. John's wort chemotypes: metabolomics assisted fingerprinting (Food and Chem Toxi) 7/31/2018
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SLV for determination of kavalactones and flavokavans in kava (Planta Med) 7/31/2018
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Effect of different drying methods on quality of dried fruits (Food Chem) 7/30/2018
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Geo-diversity in varieties of Gymnema sylvestre (Phytochem) 7/30/2018
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Assessing a decade of managed wild harvest and trade in S. sphenanthera (J Ethnopharmacol) 7/27/2018
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USP Botanical Identification Workshop and Course - Aug. 21-22 7/19/2018
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Careers in natural botanical products to be discussed at Botany 2018 7/13/2018
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Grape seed extract and exercise in prehypertensive men (J Med Food) 7/13/2018
June 2018
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ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Turmeric Bulletin 6/28/2018
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Quality testing of 87 turmeric dietary supplements from retail marketplaces (Mol Nutr Food Res) 6/28/2018
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USP Workshop: DNA Standards for Botanical Identification 6/28/2018
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Discrimination of apiaceae species by HPTLC (Phytochem Analy) 6/12/2018
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Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (Phyto Res) 6/11/2018
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AHPA represents member interests at Cosmetic Ingredient Review meeting 6/7/2018
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AHPA presents at NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Research Practicum 6/6/2018
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Acute hematological and mood perception effects of bitter orange extract (Phyto Res) 6/5/2018
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Safety of green tea and green tea extract consumption in adults (Reg Toxicol Pharmacol) 6/5/2018
May 2018
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A review of the genus Lycium as food and medicine (J Ethnopharmacol) 5/25/2018
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A method for authentication of 6 oils of botanical origin by benchtop NMR (Food Chem) 5/25/2018
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USP wants your input on Dietary Supplement standards 5/9/2018
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Clinical evidence for popular botanicals in cognitive function (Pharmacol Res) 5/7/2018
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Violet oil for treatment of insomnia (J Ethnopharmacol) 5/4/2018
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HPLC method for discrimination of five botanical origins of Uncaria stem with hooks (Planta Med) 5/3/2018
April 2018
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Pharmacognostic evaluation and antioxidant activity of nettle (Sci Res) 4/23/2018
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European Food Safety Authority assesses safety of green tea catechins (EFSA) 4/18/2018
March 2018
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AHPA participates in Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Science Forum 3/27/2018
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Comprehensive HPTLC Fingerprinting for Quality Control of an Herbal Drug (Planta Med) 3/21/2018
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AHPA participates in AOAC International Stakeholder Panels for Dietary Supplements (SPDS) 3/20/2018
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Leading North American herbal associations promote Good Agricultural and Collection Practices 3/5/2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
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Echinacea plant bacteria may influence its effects on infectious disease (Planta Med) - 12/22/2017
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Ginger's impact on weight loss and obesity (Phyto Res) - 12/19/2017
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Herbal composition containing Boswellia serrata and Aegle marmelos extracts alleviate asthma symptoms (Phyto Res) - 12/19/2017
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Effect of Melaleuca alternifolia on periodontal diseases (Phyto Res) - 12/18/2017
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NCCIH introduces new leadership (NCCIH) - 12/15/2017
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Characteristic chromatogram may control the quality of TCM with multiple botanical origins (Planta Med) - 12/13/2017
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Chamomile extract's effect on the elderly's sleep quality (Comp Thera Med) - 12/7/2017
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Saffron's impact on mothers suffering from postpartum depression (Phyto Med) - 12/7/2017
November 2017
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Pomegranate supplementation for blood pressure management (Nutri Res) - 11/29/2017
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Cinnamaldehyde activates thermogenic and metabolic responses in mice (Metabol J) - 11/28/2017
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Mulberry Fruit - A Review of Characteristic Components and Health Benefits (J Agric Food Chem) - 11/21/2017
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Acemannan and fructans from Aloe vera as novel prebiotics (J Agric Food Chem) - 11/13/2017
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Protective effect of Salvianolic acid A on acute kidney injury in rats (Phyto Res) - 11/10/2017
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Encapsulation of bioactive compounds in electrospun fibers (J Agric Food Chem) - 11/3/2017
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Biochemometrics to identify synergists and additives from botanical medicines (J Nat Prod) - 11/2/2017
October 2017
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FDA warns Nexagen for alleged cGMP violations (FDA) 10/31/2017
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Four Chinese Companies indicted in scheme to sell mislabeled dietary supplements (DOJ) - 10/26/2017
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Enforcement action filed against company and owner to prevent distribution of adulterated and misbranded products (DOJ) - 10/24/2017
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FDA warns Total Body Nutrition for DMAA in several products (FDA) - 10/18/2017
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Supplement maker prohibited from manufacturing products due to alleged cGMP violations (FDA) - 10/16/2017
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FDA and USDA seek input on impacts of agricultural biotechnology (FDA) - 10/12/2017
August 2017
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Three Dietary Supplement Marketers Settle FTC, Maine AG Charges (FTC) - 8/31/2017
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FDA warns Total Nutrition for alleged cGMP violations and drug claims (FDA) - 8/29/2017
July 2017
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California Publishes Q&A on New Prop 65 Warning Requirements (OEHHA) - 7/12/2017
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FDA warns New Capstone for drug claims in testimonials and on website (FDA) - 7/11/2017
June 2017
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FDA warns Nature's Vision for alleged cGMP and labeling violations(FDA) - 6/27/2017
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FDA warns Xcel Sports Nutrition for Acacia rigidula products and alleged cGMP violations (FDA) - 6/27/2017
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FDA delaying overhaul of nutrition labels (The Hill) - 6/15/2017
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FDA warns Bio TE Medical for alleged cGMP and labeling violations (FDA) - 6/7/2017
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FDA warns Life Rising Corporation for alleged cGMP violations and drug claims (FDA) - 6/6/2017
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FDA warns Herbal Doctor Remedies for drug claims (FDA) - 6/6/2017