A member of the mint family, sage is native to the Mediterranean. It has gained popularity as a culinary spice, as well as for its medicinal benefits. Although there are literally hundreds of sage species, white sage, Salvia apiana and Salvia officinalis, or culinary sage, are the most well known.
Washington, NJ—Herbalist & Alchemist (H&A) is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and the future looks bright. The company will expand to a larger facility to meet growing demand, according to a press release. The new facility is planned to be operational by the end of the year. A look back at the...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its 10th Botanical Congress virtually on August 16-17, 2022. This two-day virtual symposium, themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022,” will explore issues directly impacting companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries. As this year...
A bitter-tasting, yellow-pigmented compound berberine has gained much attention in recent years. It is found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and barks of plants like goldenseal, Oregon grape, and European barberry. It is known as a cationic alkaloid and was first isolated in 1917 from goldenseal. Although berberine is still...
An aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (CQR) has been shown to reduce body fat and improve components of metabolic syndrome in overweight individuals. The research, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, was a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial on 67 subjects. Subjects were divided into two groups.
Company Description Since 1947, Solgar has been committed to the health, philosophy and ideology of the wholesome lifestyle community. Our ongoing mission is to create wellness-oriented innovations with the highest purity and nutritional benefits. From the beginning, Solgar has understood the importance our customers place on well-being. That’s why we...
HP Ingredients’ ProteoActin is a patented cream containing standardized extract of maqui berry. It helps reduce facial flushing and redness, protected and repairs blood vessels, and regenerates skin cells. It is made with Certified Organic and Kosher Maqui Berry Extract. 707 24th Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34205, www.hpingredients.com Published in...
HP Ingredients has launched Quantum IQ, a Polygonum minus extract standardized to 0.5% quercetin 3-glucoronide, 0.25% quercitrin and 15% phenols. The ingredient is designed to support cognitive performance, memory capabilities, stress, mood as well as provide antioxidant protection and support immunity. www.hpingredients.com Published in WholeFoods Magazine April 2018...
Since ancient times, ashwagandha has been thought to be one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. The word ashwagandha means “smell of horse,” referring to the distinct smell of the root. Many believe that the herb imparts the strength of a stallion. It is often prescribed by ayurvedic...
Turmeric is the top-selling herb in U.S. natural food stores for good reason, and while it is great to add turmeric to your diet, the most reliable way to ensure a daily dose of turmeric is through a dietary supplement. However, many turmeric products on the market today are concentrated...
