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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Spinach Extract Helps Manage Food Cravings by Increasing Satiety Spinach Extract Helps Manage Food Cravings by Increasing Satiety
  • 01 Jun 2015
  • USA
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center
  • Rebello, C. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 adults
  • 2 weeks
An In Vitro Study Reveals Lucuma's Beneficial Properties An In Vitro Study Reveals Lucuma's Beneficial Properties
  • 01 Jul 2016
  • Chile
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
  • Fuentealba, C. et al
  • In vitro study
  • 3 lucuma biotypes
Arracacha Flour Makes Baked Goods More Nutritious and Less Caloric Arracacha Flour Makes Baked Goods More Nutritious and Less Caloric
  • 24 Oct 2016
  • Brazil
  • The Federal University of Grande Dourados
  • Pereira Gassi, R. et al
  • Experimental study
  • 1 month
Goldenberries May Help Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Goldenberries May Help Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
  • 27 Sep 2022
  • Colombia
  • Health and Wellness Research Center
  • Sierra, J. A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 18 adults
  • 3 weeks
Drinking Stevia-Sweetened Water Before a Meal Helps Lowers Appetite Drinking Stevia-Sweetened Water Before a Meal Helps Lowers Appetite
  • 01 Mar 2020
  • UK
  • University of Manchester
  • Stamataki, N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 20 adults
  • 30 days
Nettle May Help Relieve Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Nettle May Help Relieve Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • 13 May 2022
  • Iran
  • Kashan University of Medical Sciences
  • Khalafi-Kheydani, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 80 men
  • 8 weeks
Green Tea Could Help Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications Green Tea Could Help Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications
  • 12 Sep 2013
  • Mauritius
  • American University of Health Sciences
  • Toolsee, N. A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 155 adults
  • 16 weeks
Soursop Supplementation Linked to Blood Pressure Improvements Soursop Supplementation Linked to Blood Pressure Improvements
  • 28 Aug 2019
  • Indonesia
  • Gadjah Mada University
  • Alatas, H. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 143 adults
  • 3 months
Eucalyptus Inhalations Help Reduce Preoperative Anxiety Eucalyptus Inhalations Help Reduce Preoperative Anxiety
  • 16 Jun 2014
  • South Korea
  • Eulij University
  • Ka Young Kim, et al.
  • Clinical trial
  • 62 adults
  • 1 day
Gold Kiwifruit Reduces Common Cold and Flu Symptoms Gold Kiwifruit Reduces Common Cold and Flu Symptoms
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • New Zealand
  • University of Auckland
  • Skinner, M.
  • Clinical trial
  • 32 adults & 66 children
  • 20 weeks
Maca Proves to Be a Natural Remedy for Fatigue Maca Proves to Be a Natural Remedy for Fatigue
  • 08 Apr 2022
  • Japan
  • Higash-Koganei Sakura Clinic
  • Honma, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 adult women
  • 4 weeks
Drinking Stonebreaker Tea Can Benefit People with Kidney Stones Drinking Stonebreaker Tea Can Benefit People with Kidney Stones
  • 01 Jul 2018
  • Brazil
  • University of Sao Paulo
  • Pucci, N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 56 adults
  • 26 weeks
Pilot Study Evaluates Acai’s Effects on Metabolic Disorders Pilot Study Evaluates Acai’s Effects on Metabolic Disorders
  • 12 May 2011
  • USA
  • Medicus Research
  • Udani, J. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 10 adults
  • 30 days
Study Explores Benefits of Soursop Leaf for Immunity Study Explores Benefits of Soursop Leaf for Immunity
  • 21 Dec 2016
  • South Korea
  • Sejong University
  • Gon-Tae, K. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • Macrophage-like cells
  • 3 months
Nettle Can Significantly Reduce Arthritis Pain, Study Finds Nettle Can Significantly Reduce Arthritis Pain, Study Finds
  • 01 Jun 2000
  • United Kingdom
  • University of Plymouth
  • Randall, C. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 27 adults
  • 12 weeks
Stevia Is a Healthier Option for Diabetics Than Artificial Sweeteners Stevia Is a Healthier Option for Diabetics Than Artificial Sweeteners
  • 01 Apr 2020
  • Iran
  • Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
  • Ajami, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 adults
  • 8 weeks
Ashwagandha Promotes Hormonal Balance in Aging Men Ashwagandha Promotes Hormonal Balance in Aging Men
  • 10 Mar 2019
  • Australia
  • Murdoch University
  • Lopresti, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 43 men
  • 16 weeks
Saw Palmetto May Be Used to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Saw Palmetto May Be Used to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • 02 Jul 2020
  • India
  • Aman Hospital and Research Center
  • Sudeep, H. V.
  • Clinical trial
  • 99 men
Therapeutic Potential of Peruvian Fruits Explored by a Study Therapeutic Potential of Peruvian Fruits Explored by a Study
  • 22 Dec 2022
  • Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa
  • Choque Delgado, G. T. et al
  • Review
  • 15 years
Cardiovascular Risks May Be Reduced by Consuming Acai Cardiovascular Risks May Be Reduced by Consuming Acai
  • 01 Nov 2016
  • UK
  • University of Reading
  • Alqurashi, R. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 23 men
  • 24 hours
Enriching Bread with Chia Seeds Helps Lower Blood Glucose Levels Enriching Bread with Chia Seeds Helps Lower Blood Glucose Levels
  • 19 Jun 2013
  • Canada
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Ho, H. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 13 adults
  • 9 days
Ashwagandha Has Positive Effects on Female Sexual Function Ashwagandha Has Positive Effects on Female Sexual Function
  • 04 Oct 2015
  • India
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
  • Dongre, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 50 women
  • 8 weeks
Psyllium Husk Has Shown to Affect Intestinal Microbiota Psyllium Husk Has Shown to Affect Intestinal Microbiota
  • 20 Jan 2019
  • UK
  • University of Nottingham
  • Jalanka, J. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 24 adults
  • 1 week
Drinking Coffee and Green Tea Reduces Mortality Drinking Coffee and Green Tea Reduces Mortality
  • 03 Aug 2020
  • Japan
  • Kyushu University
  • Komorita, Y. et al
  • Epidemiological study
  • 54,923 diabetics
  • 5 years