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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Purple Sweet Potato May Promote Eye Health Purple Sweet Potato May Promote Eye Health
  • 01 Jun 2015
  • China
  • Tianjin University of Science & Technology
  • Sun, M. et al
  • In vitro study
  • Retinal epithelial cells
  • 6 days
Suillin from Slippery Jack Mushroom Shows Promise for Brain Health Suillin from Slippery Jack Mushroom Shows Promise for Brain Health
  • 01 May 2022
  • Ecuador
  • Technical University of Loja
  • Andrade JM, et al
  • In vitro study
  • 500 g of dried slippery jacks
  • 2 weeks
Study Shows Blackcurrant Juice Supports Vascular Health Study Shows Blackcurrant Juice Supports Vascular Health
  • 01 Jul 2014
  • UK
  • University of Dundee
  • Khan, F. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 66 adults
  • 6 weeks
Agave May Offer Natural Support for Digestive Wellness Agave May Offer Natural Support for Digestive Wellness
  • 01 May 2024
  • Mexico
  • Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition
  • Coss-Adame, E. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 79 adults
  • 8 weeks
Brussels Sprouts May Reduce Uptake of Harmful Substances Brussels Sprouts May Reduce Uptake of Harmful Substances
  • 13 Jan 2023
  • United States of America
  • Oregon State University
  • Vermillion Maier, M., et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 7 adults
  • 9 days
Persimmon Extract Improves Body Composition in Overweight Adults Persimmon Extract Improves Body Composition in Overweight Adults
  • 17 Dec 2024
  • Spain
  • Catholic University of Murcia
  • Pérez-Piñero, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 120 adults
  • 4 months
Scientific Review Explores Health Benefits of Oats Scientific Review Explores Health Benefits of Oats
  • 26 Oct 2021
  • USA
  • South Dakota State University
  • Paudel, D. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 85 publications
  • 45 years
Study Highlights Pulses as Nutritious and Functional Food Ingredients Study Highlights Pulses as Nutritious and Functional Food Ingredients
  • 26 Mar 2025
  • Australia
  • University of Sydney
  • Messina, V. et al
  • Systematic review
  • 150 publications
  • 25 years
Eating Oranges May Benefit Adults with MASLD Eating Oranges May Benefit Adults with MASLD
  • 01 Sep 2024
  • Italy
  • IRCCS Saverio de Bellis
  • Notarnicola, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 62 adults
  • 4 weeks
Researchers Find Stevia May Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally Researchers Find Stevia May Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
  • 01 Jul 2024
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Zare, M. et al
  • Systematic review
  • 26 studies
  • 25 years
Maca May Help Relieve Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency in Older Men Maca May Help Relieve Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency in Older Men
  • 01 Jul 2023
  • South Korea
  • The Catholic University of Korea
  • Shin, D. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 80 men
  • 12 weeks
Broccoli Extract Helps Repair Tooth Enamel in Children Broccoli Extract Helps Repair Tooth Enamel in Children
  • 19 Feb 2025
  • Iran
  • Shahed University
  • Mozaffar, S. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • 30 molars
  • 3 days
Alfalfa's Effects on Blood Sugar Regulation Shown in a Study Alfalfa's Effects on Blood Sugar Regulation Shown in a Study
  • 01 May 2019
  • Iraq
  • Erbil Polytechnic University
  • Burhan, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 38 adults
  • 1 day
Hibiscus Proven Effective for High Blood Pressure Management Hibiscus Proven Effective for High Blood Pressure Management
  • 01 May 2022
  • UK
  • University of Leeds
  • Elis, L. et al
  • Meta-analysis
  • 17 trials
  • 17 years
Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms May Be Alleviated with Nettle Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms May Be Alleviated with Nettle
  • 01 Apr 2024
  • Mexico
  • Instituto Politécnico Nacional
  • Culhuac, E. et al
  • In silico study
  • 277 phytochemicals
  • 13 years
Researchers Reveal Multiple Therapeutic Applications of Pomegranate Researchers Reveal Multiple Therapeutic Applications of Pomegranate
  • 01 Jul 2024
  • China
  • Zaozhuang University
  • Wang, J. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 115 studies
  • 13 years
Tea Tree Oil May Be a Complementary Treatment for Rosacea Tea Tree Oil May Be a Complementary Treatment for Rosacea
  • 01 Oct 2019
  • Iran
  • Islamic Azad University
  • Ebneyamin, E. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 35 adults
  • 12 weeks
Aloe Vera Dressings Promote Wound Healing After C-Section Aloe Vera Dressings Promote Wound Healing After C-Section
  • 01 Jan 2015
  • Iran
  • University of Medical Sciences
  • Molazem, Z. at el
  • Clinical trial
  • 90 women
  • 8 days
Green Coffee May Be Beneficial for Women with PCOS Green Coffee May Be Beneficial for Women with PCOS
  • 01 Dec 2020
  • Iran
  • Islamic Azad University
  • Mousavi, A.
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 women
  • 6 weeks
Eating Lentils Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Eating Lentils Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
  • 01 Oct 2022
  • United States of America
  • Montana University
  • Wilson, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 30 adults
  • 8 weeks
Supplementing Dill Can Benefit People with Diabetes Supplementing Dill Can Benefit People with Diabetes
  • 01 Jun 2020
  • Iran
  • Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
  • Haidari, F. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 42 adults
  • 8 weeks
Clove Extract May Help Diabetics Manage Their Blood Sugar Levels Clove Extract May Help Diabetics Manage Their Blood Sugar Levels
  • 01 May 2024
  • India
  • St. Thomas College
  • Mohan, R. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 13 adults
  • 30 days
Drinking Cranberry Juice May Offer Cardioprotective Benefits Drinking Cranberry Juice May Offer Cardioprotective Benefits
  • 01 Aug 2006
  • Canada
  • Laval University
  • Ruel, G. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 35 men
  • 12 weeks
New Research Shows Lemon Balm's Lipid-Lowering Benefits New Research Shows Lemon Balm's Lipid-Lowering Benefits
  • 04 Apr 2024
  • Iran
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • M.R. Shams Ardekani et al.
  • Meta analysis
  • 302 adults
  • 5 years