Seasonal Therapeutics: Winter. Nov. 14, 2012. Cambridge, MA. The winter edition of Dr. Tieraona Low Dog's Seasonally Appropriate Integrative Strategies series examines how an integrative approach can be used to optimize immunity, support a healthy mood, and enhance resiliency. More information.

Plants 2012: International Conference on Advances in Plant Sciences. Nov. 14-18, 2012. Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main objective of the International Conference on Advances in Plant Sciences (ICAPS) is to showcase advances in botanical research and the conservation of plants across the globe. More information.

International Symposium on Medicinal Plants & Natural Products. Dec. 3-6, 2012. Quito, Ecuador. This symposium and its location will provide a unique opportunity to understand and appreciate the indigenous medicinal plant use in the region's current and historical culture, with specific focus on practices in Ecuador. More information.

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5th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo. Dec. 7-10, 2012. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Goals of this conference include facililtating acceptance and recognition of Ayurveda, creating an appropriate platform for the scientific basis of the practice, making Ayurveda an integral part of healthcare management, and more. More information.

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10th Anniversary Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update. Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2013. San Diego, CA. During this comprehensive conference, renowned faculty will present a clinically relevant overview of the latest information on natural supplements and nutritional medicine with an emphasis on disease states. Early registration ends Dec. 7, 2012; deadline for abstract submissions is Dec. 28, 2012. More information.

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Interface Between Ayurveda and Evidence-Based Medicine. Feb. 15-17, 2013. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Inc. (AAPNA) is hosting this conference, which will focus on Ayurveda and modern medicine. More information.

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Natural Products Expo West. March 7-10, 2013. Anaheim, CA. Join 60,000 industry professionals at this conference that showcases the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow. Early registration ends Dec. 31, 2012. More information.

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Integrative Cancer Symposium. April 26-29, 2013. Scottsdale, AZ. Learning experiences at this conference include sessions on nutritional oncology, botanical medicine, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, and more. Early registration ends Dec. 31, 2012.    More information.

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Midwest Women's Herbal Conference: Remembering Our Roots, Growing From the Ground Up. June 7-9, 2013. Mukwongago, WI. This 3-day conference includes a wide spectrum of Midwest herbalists and speakers, plant walks, and discussions on topics including herbs for family health, wild edibles, fermentation, permaculture, movement, herbal wisdom, and more. More information.

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International Conference on Naturopathic Medicine. July 7-9, 2013. Paris, France. This is the premier international congress for influential and inspiring complementary medicine practitioners and healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving patient care. Early registration ends April 10, 2013. More information.

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Phytopharm 2013. July 8-10, 2013. Vienna, Austria. Conference topics will include nutraceuticals and medicinal plant products, natural products in veterinary medicine, pharmacology and ethnopharmacology, and more. Early registration ends May 15, 2013. More information.

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Researchers Validate Local Herbs for Hypertension, Stroke-Related Diseases. The Guardian. Nov. 8, 2012. Nigerian researchers report that, according to a recent study, 14 local plants have shown efficacy in the treatment of hypertension, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. 

Medicinal Plant Conservation Area Proposed at Pachamalai. The Hindu. Oct. 15, 2012. Officials of the State forest department have proposed to protect "Kannimar Shola," the nearly 200-hectare area rich in medicinal plant diversity and endangered plant species.

Indian Folk Medicinal Plant Has Mosquito-Repelling Compounds. The Indian Express. Nov. 6, 2012. Scientists at the US Department of Agriculture found that a plant used in India to keep bugs away contains mosquito-repelling compounds, which may be developed into effective insect repellents.

Herbal Medicine for Chlamydia Infection in Women Approved by SIPO. San Francisco Chronicle. Oct. 30, 2012. The State Intellectual Property Office of China has recently approved an herbal formula that is effective in treating chlamydia in women. 

Best Herbs to Battle Arthritis. The Times of India. Nov. 7, 2012. Dr. Jaishree Bhattacharjee, an Ayurvedic consultant, discusses which herbs work best to help with arthritis. 

NIH Researches Herbs to Cut Menopause Symptoms. Insider. Nov 5. 2012. Red clover, black cohosh, and hops may be potentially safe alternatives for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. 

This Plant Has Anti-Cancer Properties and May Help with Hemorrhoids. Hive Health Media. Nov. 2, 2012. Chickweed, which is known as a plant pest, is beloved in modern herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-cancer properties.  

Plant-Based Insect Repellents Provide an Alternative to Synthetic Formulas. By Tyler Smith, ABC Editorial Staff. With nearly 150 West Nile virus-related deaths reported in America this year, health officials are urging consumers to use EPA-registered insect repellents, some of which include plant-based active ingredients. 

Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Bitter Orange Use for Weight Loss

Summary of the Cochrane Collaboration Review Findings for Cranberry for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections