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ABC Article Highlights Purslane’s Long History of Use as Chinese Researchers Uncover Additional Constituents of Plant
Aug. 26, 2021 – NutraIngredients-USA
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 Biofilm: Herbal Support in a Sticky Situation. Sept. 8, 2021. Online. This webinar will explore botanical strategies to address "biofilms," organized microbial communities that can develop within the body potentially causing serious health problems due to their refractiveness to medical treatments. Botanicals to be discussed will include garlic, propolis, honey, turmeric, and more. More information.
 69th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. Sept. 5-8, 2021. Online. This virtual meeting will feature lectures, workshops, and a virtual poster session aimed toward stimulating interaction and discussion on topics related to medicinal plant and natural products research. More information.
 Mushrooms as Medicine. Sept. 13, 2021. Online. This seven-week course featuring Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc will examine the health boosting properties of mushrooms and how to introduce them into one's diet. Specific subjects to be reviewed will include their immune-bolstering benefits, foraging, preparation, and psilocybin-assisted therapy. More information.
 Echinacea for Immuno-Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections. Sept. 16, 2021. Online. This webinar will present and examine the viability of echinacea as a prophylactic strategy for preventing viral infections and respiratory tract infections. Specific lectures to be presented will include "Effects of Echinacea purpurea on the Antiviral Immune Defense," "Echinacea purpurea a Source for Antiviral Activity," and "Prevention of RTIs and Reduction of Antibiotic Use in Children." More information.
 14th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications. Sept. 23-24, 2021. Online. Experts from both academia and industry will convene at this annual conference to present and discuss recent findings in the applied research of polyphenols and their impact in the fields of nutrition, pharmaceutical science, microbiology, and biotechnology. The theme of this year's conference will be: "Polyphenols 2021: Strategies, Innovations, and Challenges." More information.
 Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference. Oct. 7-10, 2021. Mentone, AL. This women's gathering will be an immersive experience of learning about herbs with other members of the nature lovers and wise woman community. Activities will include making fire cider, a forage feast, and workshops about herbal medicine. More information.
 MJ Unpacked. Oct. 21-22, 2021. Las Vegas, NV. This cannabis-focused event will bring together retailers, brands, and investors to meet, interact, and cultivate collaborative relationships with the goal of expanding their opportunities and growing their business. More information.
 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Oct. 22-24, 2021. Sacramento, CA. This meeting will gather experts in the fields of Western, naturopathic, Ayurvedic, and traditional Chinese medicine to attend and participate in educational sessions, workshops, and expert panels to augment their knowledge base in integrative methods to address dermatologic conditions ranging from aesthetics to skin diseases. More information.
 SupplySide West. Oct. 25-28, 2021. Las Vegas, NV. This annual expo seeks to connect suppliers with buyers in the health and nutrition sector and will feature talks and workshops showcasing the latest trends, science, and strategies driving the industry forward. More information.
 Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics. Dec. 1-5, 2021. Online. This conference seeks to bring together all members of the psychedelic community to attend talks on topics pertaining to all aspects of psychedelics and their role in medicine, culture, and spirituality. Specific topics to be explored will include expanding access to psychedelics, current and future clinical research, a look at the always growing psychedelic community, and more. More information.
 Organic & Natural. Dec. 6-8, 2021. Dubai, UAE. This business-focused expo aims to connect buyers and suppliers from some of the most internationally known brands in the organic and natural products market sectors of food and beverage, beauty, health, and lifestyle. More information.
 Plant Based World Conference and Expo. Dec. 9-12, 2021. New City, NY. This event seeks to gather stakeholders in the plant-based product market to meet, connect, and discover how they can find their niche and succeed in this exploding industry. Attendees will learn about the latest innovations in plant-based products, analyze successful case studies, take part in expert-led educational sessions, and more. More information.
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 ISEO 2021 51st International Symposium on Essential Oils. Nov. 12-14, 2021. Online. Abstract submission is open for this international gathering that invites essential oil researchers from all over the world to network, exchange information, and explore the emerging trends in the fields of essential oils, natural volatiles, flavors, and fragrances. The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended to Sept. 1. More information.
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Ilex paraguariensis is a perennial tree in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae) and is native to South America. It has been used as a stimulant drink by indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay since antiquity. It is also used for mental and physical fatigue, weight loss, nervous depression, rheumatic pains, psychogenic headache, and to increase the renal secretion of water.
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 The Roadmap for Herbal Medicine and the Ashwagandha Market. Sept. 2, 2021. Online. Stefan Gafner, PhD, ABC's chief science officer, will participate in a panel on supply chain challenges and adulteration. More information.
 2021 AHG Symposium. Oct. 15-17, 2021. Online. Ann Armbrecht, director of ABC's Sustainable Herbs Program, will give a lecture at this event titled "Whose Health? Sourcing Complexities with Rhodiola, Turmeric, and Nettles." More information.
SupplySide West. Oct. 26, 2021. Las Vegas, NV. Mark Blumenthal, ABC's founder and executive director, will give a lecture at this event titled “How to Ensure a Quality Supply Chain Retains Its Integrity through Strains in the System." More information.
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Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial for Your Health and Mood, Study Finds. Medical Xpress. August 10, 2021. The results of a recently published study have shown that the mood-boosting effects of certain essential oils are credited to their reaction with ascorbate in the brain to produce an antioxidant effect — a key finding that may aid in optimizing aromatherapy approaches in the future.
Britain's Legal Cannabis Market Booms on Covid Demand Yahoo! August 19, 2021. The demand for CBD during the COVID-19 pandemic has driven Britain's legal cannabis industry to the second largest after the United States', although the scientific evidence to support efficacy for treating symptoms is lacking.
Bacopa monnieri Extract Linked to Multiple Mental Wellbeing Perks. NutraIngredients. August 19, 2021. Data from a new double-blind, placebo-controlled study show that a proprietary extract of Bacopa monnieri was able to improve the wellbeing of patients experiencing sleep problems with respect to focus, attention, and overall cognitive state after 28 days of supplementation.
Psilocybin Transdermal Patches Could Be the Next Big Thing in Psychedelics. Forbes. August 26, 2021. A Hawaii-based company is developing a transdermal delivery method for psilocin, the pharmacologically active compound resulting from the dephosphorylation of psilocybin, as a strategy to reap the benefits of the psychedelic without the side effects arising from oral ingestion.
Researchers Solve Mystery of How Stingless Bees Produce Trehalulose-Rich Honey. Sci-news. August 26, 2021. Researchers have discovered that trehalulose, the low glycemic sugar that is the hallmark of the "healthy" honey made by stingless bees, originates from the bees themselves as a metabolite of sucrose.
This Popular Juice May Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk, New Study Says. Eat This, Not That! August 27, 2021. A new study performed with rats has correlated pomegranate juice supplementation with significantly improving key cardiovascular disease markers including LDL, HDL, and blood pressure although more research is required to investigate its effects in humans.
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 HerbalGram 130, available online, includes a feature on Pierre-Joseph Redouté, a preeminent botanical artist who painted more than 2,000 botanical portraits of more than 1,800 plant species throughout his prolific life. |
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Food as Medicine: Moringa (Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae) By Jenny Perez
Moringa, with its long, alien-looking pods, is a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse. All parts of the moringa plant have been used medicinally in Asia, India, and Africa, but it is specifically moringa leaf that may provide a solution to malnutrition and maternal care in underserved communities. Drought resistant and packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, moringa has been labeled as a plant that “might save the world.”
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Quercus infectoria Galls May Provide a Multitude of Medicinal Benefits
Clinical Efficacy of Lavender Oil on Reducing Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Surgery
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HerbstractsTM is a service provided by the ABC featuring selected links to recent human clinical trials on botanical ingredients, phytomedicines, herbal dietary supplements, and/or related vegetable or fungal materials. The links are selected on a weekly basis from human clinical studies, systematic reviews, and/or meta-analyses of clinical trials that have been recently added to the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database:
Adjunctive Garcinia mangostana Linn. (Mangosteen) Pericarp for Schizophrenia: A 24-Week Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Efficacy Trial
Preliminary Efficacy and Safety of Reishi & Privet Formula on Quality of Life Among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19; an open-label randomized controlled clinical trial
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