Herbal News & Research

Humankind is constantly discovering more about nature, and herbal medicine is progressively and steadily growing from its traditional roots. In this Herbal News and Research section, we keep you up to date on new research involving herbs and the continuous developments related to the natural world. These news pieces break down the science for you without spinning the truth, always maintaining the focus on natural medicine and sustainable technology.

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Eating Spinach Can Help Improve Vascular Health Eating Spinach Can Help Improve Vascular Health
  • 31 Jul 2015
  • Canada
  • University of Toronto
  • Jovanovski, E. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 27 adults
  • 3 weeks
Replacing Red Meat with Plant-Based Protein May Lower Dementia Risk Replacing Red Meat with Plant-Based Protein May Lower Dementia Risk
  • 15 Jan 2025
  • USA
  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Yugan Li, Y. et al
  • Cohort study
  • 133,771 adults
  • 43 years
Elderberries Shows Promise for Managing Respiratory Illnesses Elderberries Shows Promise for Managing Respiratory Illnesses
  • 07 Apr 2021
  • United States of America
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Wieland, S. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 8 studies
  • 21 years
Maca Shows Promise in Protecting Brain Cells from Oxidative Stress Maca Shows Promise in Protecting Brain Cells from Oxidative Stress
  • 01 Jan 2017
  • Peru
  • The National Agrarian University
  • Rodriguez-Huaman, A. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • 36 hours
Benefits of Coconut Oil for Skin Confirmed in a Trial Benefits of Coconut Oil for Skin Confirmed in a Trial
  • 01 Jan 2018
  • India
  • The Himalaya Drug Company
  • Varma, S. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • Skin cells
  • 24 hours
Aloe Vera Has Shown Effective in Treating Infected Burns Aloe Vera Has Shown Effective in Treating Infected Burns
  • 01 Sep 2022
  • Iran
  • Kerman University of Medical Sciences
  • Ranjbar, H. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 30 adults
  • 2 years
Study Explores Green Tea's Effects on Skin's Antioxidant Defense Study Explores Green Tea's Effects on Skin's Antioxidant Defense
  • 20 Jul 2017
  • Germany
  • Berlin Institute of Health
  • Megow, I. et al
  • In Vivo Trial
  • 32 adults
  • 2 weeks
Clove Gel Shows Effectiveness as a Topical Anesthetic Clove Gel Shows Effectiveness as a Topical Anesthetic
  • 01 Nov 2006
  • Kuwait
  • Kuwait University
  • Alqareer, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 73 adults
  • 6 weeks
Green Mediterranean Diet Offers Metabolic Benefits Green Mediterranean Diet Offers Metabolic Benefits
  • 06 Oct 2021
  • Israel
  • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
  • Rinott, E. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 294 adults
  • 18 months
Lemon Verbena Aids Muscle Recovery After Exhaustive Exercise Lemon Verbena Aids Muscle Recovery After Exhaustive Exercise
  • 23 Jan 2018
  • Germany
  • Ulm University of Applied Sciences
  • Buchwald-Werner, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 44 adults
  • 15 days
Researchers Evaluate Stonebreaker's Immunity-Boosting Effects Researchers Evaluate Stonebreaker's Immunity-Boosting Effects
  • 17 Jan 2022
  • India
  • Yuvaraja's College Mysuru
  • Shekhara, N. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 7 studies
  • 18 years
Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
  • 01 Jul 2023
  • Indonesia
  • Padjadjaran University
  • Sri Arisanti, C. I. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 28 studies
  • 22 years
Tea Tree Oil Soothes Dry Eye Symptoms Post-Cataract Surgery Tea Tree Oil Soothes Dry Eye Symptoms Post-Cataract Surgery
  • 05 Aug 2019
  • Iran
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Mohammadpour, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 62 adults
  • 1 month
Thyme Can Help Alleviate Pediatric Asthma Symptoms Thyme Can Help Alleviate Pediatric Asthma Symptoms
  • 01 Jan 2024
  • Iran
  • Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
  • Eskandarpour, E. at el
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 children
  • 1 week
Clinical Trial Examines the Effects of Apricots on Cholesterol Levels Clinical Trial Examines the Effects of Apricots on Cholesterol Levels
  • 01 Jan 2022
  • Slovakia
  • Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Kopčeková, J. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 adults
  • 42 days
Artichoke Supplementation May Benefit People with Hypertension Artichoke Supplementation May Benefit People with Hypertension
  • 01 Mar 2021
  • Iran
  • Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
  • Moradi, M. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 8 studies
  • 11 years
Quinoa Shows Promise in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels Quinoa Shows Promise in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels
  • 01 Feb 2024
  • Iran
  • Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
  • Atefi, M. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 7 studies
  • 180 days
Researchers Review the Health Benefits of Fava Beans Researchers Review the Health Benefits of Fava Beans
  • 03 Aug 2024
  • New Zealand
  • Lincoln University
  • Feng, Z. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 14 studies
  • 34 years
Study Evaluates Benefits of Green Tea for Weight Loss Study Evaluates Benefits of Green Tea for Weight Loss
  • 01 May 2015
  • Taiwan
  • Taipei City Hospital
  • Chen, I. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 102 women
  • 12 weeks
Grape Seed Extract May Benefit Diabetes Management Grape Seed Extract May Benefit Diabetes Management
  • 13 May 2024
  • Iran
  • Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
  • Zaeemzdeh, N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 74 adults
  • 4 weeks
Lentils Help Prevent and Manage Metabolic Diseases, Study Finds Lentils Help Prevent and Manage Metabolic Diseases, Study Finds
  • 31 Jan 2024
  • USA
  • Montana State University
  • Chamberlin, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 38 adults
  • 12 weeks
Study Explores Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of Lemon Balm Study Explores Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of Lemon Balm
  • 01 May 2023
  • Iran
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences
  • Safari, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 adults
  • 12 weeks
Blueberries and Fiber Help Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk Blueberries and Fiber Help Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
  • 01 May 2021
  • United States of America
  • University of Nevada
  • Basu, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 women
  • 18 weeks
Lemon Verbena Has Positive Effects on Sleep Lemon Verbena Has Positive Effects on Sleep
  • 18 May 2024
  • Spain
  • UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
  • Pérez-Piñero, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 71 adults
  • 90 days