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News: AstaReal Separates from NAXA, New Products from Mondi, Fruit d’Or & More
April 29, 2016 – Natural Products Insider
American Botanical Council Launches ‘Herbal MediaWatch’ Online News Feed
April 28, 2016 – Nutraceuticals World
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 HerbDay. May 7, 2016. Austin, TX. Free and open to the public, the annual ABC HerbDay celebration will take place at the nonprofit's historic headquarters at the Case Mill Homestead. Visitors can enjoy refreshments, books and plants for sale, and expert-led garden tours and lectures. More information.
 The Global Tea Initiative. May 12, 2016. Davis, CA. Join UC Davis for the launch of this event at its Inaugural Colloquium: The Basics of Tea: Tea and People. Several talks by international experts will be followed by Q&A sessions. Free and open to the public, a reception will follow the event. More information.
 Natural Health Product Research Society Annual Conference. May 17-20, 2016. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The theme of this year’s conference is “From Idea through Commercialization - Filling the Gap in Natural Product Research and Development.” Connect with advocates, researchers, delegates, doctors, and others to positively affect natural product research. More information.
 Overview of Dietary Supplement Regulation in the United States. May 19, 2016. Online. This course is designed to provide information on statutes and regulations that oversee the dietary supplement industry, including regulations on dietary ingredients, manufacturing standards, safety, labeling and claims, and more. More information.
 6th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. May 24-26, 2016. Riga, Latvia. This year’s theme will be “Future of Herbal Drugs & Traditional Medicine in Health Care." This event will provide a forum for research scientists, traditional health practitioners, biochemists, policy makers, government agencies, and others to discuss information and experiences on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). More information.
 Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. June 3-5, 2016. Almond, WI. This will be the fifth annual conference for women of all ages. This event includes more than 60 workshops, plant walks, certificate programs, a camp for kids and teens, entertainment, and much more. More information.
 4th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress. June 4-8, 2016. Antigua, Guatemala. Centered on phytocosmetics and phytotherapy, topics include, "Treatment of Skin Pathologies with Phytomedicine," "Growth of International Market in Latin America," "Phytocosmetics and Phytochemical Therapy," and more. More information.
 10th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications. June 29 - July 1, 2016. Porto, Portugal. Consisting of six sessions in three days, the Scientific Committee of ISANH Polyphenols will hold its 10th annual conference on polyphenol applications. More information.
 3rd International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine. July 1-3, 2016. Barcelona, Spain. This annual international congress is for influential and inspiring complementary medicine practitioners and health care professionals who are dedicated to improving patient care. More information.
 9th Joint Natural Products Conference 2016. July 24-27, 2016. Copenhagen, Denmark. The University of Copenhagen will host its annual joint conference alongside some of the most world-renowned organizations in the field. This multi-day event will include lectures and talks on natural product research. More information.
 Vitafoods Asia 2016. Sept. 1-2, 2016. Lantau, Hong Kong. Vitafoods Asia will bring together industry professionals, global experts, and more than 170 company exhibitors for this two-day networking event and showcase of nutraceutical products and ingredients. More information.
 Chesapeake Herb Gathering. Sept. 26-27, 2016. Nanjemoy, MD. Enjoy two days of workshops, local vendors, and networking with local medicine makers, teachers, clinical herbalists, healers, botanists, farmers, and more. More information.
Looking for more conferences and events? View the full ABC calendar here.
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This week's featured book is Medicinal Plant Research in Africa: Pharmacology and Chemistry edited by Victor Kuete, published in 2013.
A comprehensive treatment on the nature and specificity of chemicals isolated from African medicinal plants, this book also brings together and discusses the main bioactive metabolites of these plants. It explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. Hardcover, 916 pages.
Remember that ABC members get 10% off the retail price when logged in to the online bookstore before ordering. Looking for the International Store? You can find it here.
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 CHFA West. May 12-13, 2016. Vancouver, BC, Canada. ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal will give a presentation titled "Adulteration of Botanical Ingredients in the Global Herb Market." More information.
 The 7th Biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals in the Land of Enchantment (SIMPLE). July 10, 2016. Taos, NM. Join Mark Blumenthal as he presents at this event. More information.
More of ABC's upcoming speaking engagements can be found on the ABC news page.
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Herbal MediaWatch highlights articles from a wide range of media sources to help you keep up-to-date with the exploding amount of coverage on health and health-related practices. ABC has tested the links of the following articles prior to publication; however, some news organizations remove stories and disable links at various times. ABC sends links to these articles as an educational service, but cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in them.
Eating Black Raspberries May Decrease Heart Disease Risk: Study. NutraIngredients-USA. April 29, 2016. A recent study has found that an extract found in black raspberries can lower arterial stiffness, an important measure of cardiovascular disease.
Rosemary Really Is Herb of Remembrance, as Scent Boosts Memory by 15 per Cent, Say Scientists. The Telegraph. April 27, 2016. Need a memory boost? A few studies concluded that the scent of rosemary and drinking peppermint tea can do the trick.
'Mediterranean' Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attacks & Strokes in Heart Patients. EurekAlert! April 24, 2016. Published in the European Heart Journal, a study of more than 15,000 people in 39 countries shows that the Mediterranean diet can be beneficial to those with heart disease.
Turmeric Research Boosted by $1.5M Joint Study. NutraIngredients. April 21, 2016. Indian company Arjuna Naturals will make a large investment to fund a joint research project on turmeric.
Healing the Earth With Mushrooms. Epoch Times. April 22, 2016. Decomposer, immune strengthener, plastic consumer? Because of mycelia, mushrooms do more than you might think.
Ancient German City Turns Public Spaces Into Gardens and Pastures. The Wall Street Journal. April 18, 2016. The next time you're in Andernach, Germany, take part in harvesting produce or purchasing meat and eggs at the town's medieval castle.
Read more Herbal MediaWatch headlines here.
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 HerbalGram 109, available online, includes a remembrance of David Slatkin, PhD, who was an influential force in the field of pharmacy for more than 30 years. |
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Christopher Hobbs, PhD: Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Phylogeneticist, & Mycologist
By Connor Yearsley
Herbalist and acupuncturist Christopher Hobbs, PhD, is part of a generation that saw the need for natural health care in the United States. A collector of more than 8,000 books on medicinal plants and an author of more than 25, he has spent his life gathering knowledge for the benefit of others. Learn about his life, his personality, and his unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
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| ABC's HerbClipTM provides summaries and critical reviews of seminal articles covering medicinal plant-related research, regulation, marketing, and responsible usage. Most HerbClips are restricted to ABC members, but these two are available free for everyone:
Lavender Essential Oil Reduces Renal Colic Pain in Female Patients
Purslane Seed Intake Improves Anthropometrics, Serum Triglycerides, and Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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