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McCaskill's Push for FDA Review of Herb/Chemotherapy Interactions Called an Intrusion Into Doctor/Patient Relationship
May 23, 2016 – NutraIngredients-USA
Sen. McCaskill Brings Herb-Drug Interactions into Regulatory Spotlight
May 23, 2016 – Natural Products Insider
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 AHPA Botanical Ingredient GMP Compliance Workshop Series: Botanical, Macroscopic and Organoleptic Assessment of Herbal Ingredients for cGMP Compliance. May 26-27, 2016. New Brunswick, NJ. This workshop series will provide hands-on quality assessment techniques to evaluate plant parts scientifically. More information.
 36th Annual American Holistic Nurses Association Conference (AHNA). May 31 - June 5, 2016. Bonita Springs, FL. Celebrating its 36th year, this conference will bring together nurses to deepen their influence in health care settings from a holistic perspective. 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.
 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium. June 3-6, 2016. Black Mountain, NC. Join herbal experts for a beautiful retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Presentation topics include Digestive System and Neurological Health; Botanicals for Alleviating Daily Toxicant Damage; Food Allergy, Endocrine Imbalance, and Inappropriate Weight Gain; and more. More information.
 An Evening with Herbalist/Aromatherapist Mindy Green: Botanical First Aid. June 6, 2016. New York, NY. Join Mindy Green at the New York Institute of Aromatherapy for her book signing and a presentation on botanical first aid. More information.
 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.
 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.
 Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference (cIMc 2016). July 22-24, 2016. Estes Park, CO. The AlterMed Research Foundation will hold the 4th Integrative Medicine Conference with topics including “Exercise and the Brain,” “Nutrigenomics and Culinary Genomics,” “Female Hormones for Mental Health,” and “Medical Acupuncture and Chinese Acupuncture.” More information.
 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2016 Annual Conference. July 27-30, 2016. Salt Lake City, UT. Intended for naturopathic health care professionals, this convention will focus on the changing health care environment in America and its growing, diverse patient population. More information.
 Midwest Herb Fest 10. Aug. 4-7, 2016. French Lick, IN. This four-day conference will bring together plant enthusiasts for herb walks, hands-on workshops, entertainment, and a celebration of the healing powers of plants. 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.
 Top 10 Ways to Get a Warning Letter. Sept. 16, 2016. Salt Lake City, UT. NSF International will hold a one-day course that will outline the latest in dietary supplement inspections. This course will cover “How to Use the Code of Federal Regulations, Pharmacopoeias, and Guidance Documents as Source Information,” “Who Is the FDA and What Power Do They Have?,” “The Top Ten Items That Dietary Supplements Manufacturers Are Cited For,” 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 Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, 3rd edition written by Dennis V.C. Awang, published in 2009.
A critical and scientific assessment of medicinal plant research by an internationally recognized researcher and writer in the field. Comprising ten years of updates, this third edition combines the scientific aspects of herbal medicine, phytomedicine, and pharmacognosy with the modern clinical trials that support the rationale for using plant products in health care. In light of how quickly the clinical literature surrounding the dietary supplement market is growing, this update to of the late Professor Varro E. Tyler's classic work will be useful to both health care professionals and their patients. Hardcover, 296 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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 To Your Health: Medicinal Uses of Herbs. June 4, 2016. Austin, TX. ABC's Education Coordinator Jenny Perez will provide attendees with information for working with regional medicinal plants and herbs, including aloe, hibiscus, calendula, lavender, and more. More information.
 The 7th Biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals in the Land of Enchantment (SIMPLE). July 10, 2016. Taos, NM. Join ABC’s Founder/Executive Director 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.
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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.
Caraway Extract Shows Slimming Potential for Women. NutraIngredients-USA. May 18, 2016. Scientists in Malaysia, Iran, and the US published results showing the sliming effects of caraway seed extract after a 90-day study.
A Bark with Benefits: What Is Slippery Elm? Monthly Prescribing Reference. May 17, 2016. It has been taken for hundreds of years and is known for its anti-inflammatory qualities; here’s the low-down on Ulmus rubra, or slippery elm.
Hemp Food and Personal Care US Retail Sales Estimated at $283 Million. NutraIngredients. May 15, 2016. In a recent press release, the Hemp Industries Association estimates that total sales in the US are about $573 million for hemp products. While sales soar, growers are scarce domestically.
The Story of an NBA Player's Mystery Healing Herb. Voactiv. May 12, 2016. NBA player Leandro Barbosa states that the plant arnica do mato had a huge role in the healing of his left ACL. What is this plant, and is it really as effective as some believe?
'Marijuana Superstore' Wins Legal Battle Over Medical Pot Shops in California. The Guardian. May 10, 2016. The four-year trial has concluded, and the largest licensed medical cannabis dispensary in the US can continue operations.
Young Plant Scientists Are Top Emerging Botanists. FIU News. May 18, 2016. The Botanical Society of America has recognized 27 students as top emerging botanists. Among them, two young women attend Florida International University and are just beginning their careers.
Read more Herbal MediaWatch headlines here.
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 HerbalGram 109, available online, includes a remembrance of Thomas J. Mabry, PhD, who dedicated his career to being a natural products chemist and biologist for over 40 years. |
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Herbalist Michael Tierra Receives ABC Community Builder Award
By ABC Staff
Herbalist and acupuncturist Michael Tierra, who, with other herbalists, established the American Herbalists Guild in 1989, is the recipient of ABC’s 2015 Mark Blumenthal Community Builder Award. Tierra is also a classical pianist, and he recently helped establish the East West Free Herbal Clinic to provide free treatment to the underserved in the community and free training to young herbalists.
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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:
Aloe Vera and Chlorine Dioxide Mouth Rinses Reduce Plaque and Gingivitis in Patients with Fixed Orthodontics
Guayusa (Ilex guayusa) Extract Is Nontoxic in Rodent Studies and In Vitro Assays
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