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May 17, 2016

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ABC In the Media

Botanical Adulterants Program 'Intended to Raise the Bar of Awareness of the Problem, and I Think We've Done That,' Blumenthal Says
May 13, 2016 – NutraIngredients-USA

Brassica Protection Products Adopts Broccoli Through ABC's Adopt-An-Herb Program

May 12, 2016 – NutraIngredients-USA

New 'Botanical Adulterants Bulletins' Series Launched to Help Raise Awareness of Herb Adulteration

May 12, 2016 – NutraIngredients-USA


News & Events Upcoming Conferences
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Medical Cannabis: The Science. The Truth. May 21-22, 2016. San Rafael, CA. Intended for health care professionals, the United Patients Group has gathered more than 10 presenters to discuss the science and the truth of the medical cannabis industry. This event will be held at the Dominican University of California. More information.




Southwest Wise Women
17th Annual Herbal Immersion. May 22-27, 2016. Asheville, NC. This is a week-long inspirational journey to rediscover your Wise Woman through herbal medicine, deep nourishment, and self-love. Create a safe and sacred circle to connect deeply with the Earth. More information.




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6th International Congress on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIPAM 2016). May 29 - June 1, 2016. Coimbra, Portugal. This scientific multidisciplinary meeting will cover a variety of topics including research and development on medicinal and aromatic plants, botany, ethnobotany, herbal medicine, and more. More information.




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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.



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Aroma-Herbalism for Women's Health with Master Herbalist and Aromatherapist Mindy Green. June 5, 2016. New York, NY. This one-day class will focus on how essential oils can be powerful support for common women’s health issues, such as PMS, candida, herpes, hormone regulation, breast health, and more. A demo and hands-on session for making specific oil formulas will take place, with take-home items for participants. More information.




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Celtic Herbal Medicine Intensive. June 13-26, 2016. Isle of Arran, Scotland. This is a 14-day intensive that will focus on Celtic Herbal Medicine. The event is also a part of the Drimlabarra Herb Farm’s apprenticeship programme which is located in Scotland. More information.





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The NBJ Summit. June 13-16, 2016. Dana Point, CA. The four-day Nutrition Business Journal Summit will feature in-depth industry discussions, networking events, and expert speakers, in addition to opportunities for golfing, whale watching, and an annual regatta. More information.




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American Conference Institute’s 4th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. June 27-29, 2016. New York, NY. This joint program presented by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the American Conference Institute will focus on recent legal and regulatory developments affecting dietary supplements. More information.




ICNM Congress
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.




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20th International Congress Phytopharm 2016. July 11-14, 2016. St. Petersburg, Russia. This 20th annual event includes GxP in biomedical research of natural products. Topics include, “Medicinal Plant Products: Challenges, Safety and Efficacy,” “Quality Control of Natural Medicinal Preparations,” “Pharmacology and Ethnopharmacology,” and more. More information.



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GAIA
What Was That Herb Again? Botanicals for Cognitive Support With Lise Alschuler, ND. July 20, 2016. Online. Naturopathic doctor Lise Alschuler will host an event on beneficial herbs for cognitive health. During this free webinar, Alschuler will cover the following herbs: Ginkgo biloba, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Rosmarinus officinalis, Centella asiatica, and Hericium erinaceus. More information.




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Moonflower Herbfest. Oct. 28-30, 2016. Austin, TX. Organized by Beth Ebbing Johnson of Sacred Moon Herbs and Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine, this multi-day event will have several vendors and more than 15 teachers presenting on 22 acres of sacred land called Alma De Mujer. More information.




Looking for more conferences and events? View the full ABC calendar here.

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News & Events Online Bookstore
Herbal Medicines
This week's featured book is Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. written by Joanne Barnes, Linda A. Anderson, and J. David Phillipson, published in 2007.

152 monographs, comprehensively referenced, detailing phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical aspects of each herb (uses, dosage, evidence of efficacy, adverse effects, contraindications, use in pregnancy and lactation, drug interactions, etc.). New monographs on butterbur (Petasites hybridus), greater celandine (Chelidonium majus), kava (Piper methysticum) and rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). Monographs on about 20 major herbal medicines substantially revised, including echinacea, evening primrose, ginkgo, ginseng, St John's wort and valerian. Product information from more than 30 countries including Australia, Germany, UK, and US. Full color throughout, with chemical structures and photographs of the plant and crude drug material, 720 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.
ABC Talks
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Fruit & Vegetable Fair 2016. May 23, 2016. Austin, TX. Education Coordinator Jenny Perez and Head Gardener Toby Bernal will hand out educational materials about the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables at the Montopolis WIC location. Seasonal starter plants will also be handed out to attendees.  More information.




University of New Mexico
The 7th Biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals in the Land of Enchantment (SIMPLE). July 10, 2016. Taos, NM. Join Mark Blumenthal as he speaks at the pre-conference as well as the main event. Presentation titles are, "Essentials of Safe Herbal Medicine Use" and "Laughter is Good Medicine."  More information.



More of ABC's upcoming speaking engagements can be found on the ABC news page.

News & Events Media Watch

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.

Oracle's Ellison Gives $200 Million for Cancer Research. SF Gate. May 12, 2016. Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle Corp., announced his $200 million donation for a new center at the University of Southern California that will combine conventional medicine with holistic approaches to treat and prevent cancer.

What the West Can Learn From Tibetan Pain Management. The Wall Street Journal. May 12, 2016. Dr. Tawni Tidwell, the first Westerner to be traditionally certified in Tibetan medicine, highlights key differences between both medical approaches.

Fruit Discovery Could Provide New Treatments for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. EurekAlert! May 11, 2016. Researchers recently discovered that a combination of two compounds from red grapes and oranges could have positive effects on those with heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues.

Move Over GNC: Crackdown on Dietary Supplement Makers Continues. JD Supra Business Advisor. May 11, 2016. In March, the FDA issued seven warning letters to seven companies concerning eight products. Catch up on the latest enforcement actions and what this all means for the supplement industry.

One in Five Plant Species Threatened with Extinction. Discovery News. May 11, 2016. The first global report on the current state of plants was completed by the Royal Gardens at Kew. While the report includes interesting information on newly discovered plant species, an alarming part determined that 21% of plants are in danger of extinction.

Turmeric, Matcha & Mushroom Among Specialty Teas That Are Engaging Millennials and Driving Sales. NutraIngredients-USA. May 11, 2016. According to a report by William Reed Business Media, sales of tea in the US in 2015 grew 4-5%, and specialty tea are increasing 8-10%, with sales largely attributed to millennials.

Read more Herbal MediaWatch headlines here.

News & Events HerbalGram
109HerbalGram 109, available online, includes a remembrance of Juergen Ambrosius, who was a lifelong purveyor of herbs, spices, gums, and extracts, particularly in the European herbal industry.
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John T. Arnason, PhD
Professor John Arnason Receives ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award

By ABC Staff
Professor John T. Arnason is the recipient of the 2015 ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award. Arnason is a biology professor at the University of Ottawa, where he specializes in the chemistry and biological activity of plants.

News & Events Herbclip
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:

Meta-analysis Finds Grape Polyphenols Modestly Reduce Systolic Blood Pressure

Systematic Review/Meta-analysis of Clinical Efficacy of Tongkat Ali for Erectile Dysfunction

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