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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Study Explores Goldenberry's Role in Healthy Skin Aging Study Explores Goldenberry's Role in Healthy Skin Aging
  • 01 Mar 2026
  • Egypt
  • Ain Shams University
  • El-Nashar, H. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • Goldenberry calyces
New Research Highlights the Bioactive Potential of Soursop New Research Highlights the Bioactive Potential of Soursop
  • 04 Feb 2025
  • Mexico
  • University of Guadalajara
  • Ruiz-Lopez, M. et al
  • Laboratory study
  • Soursop fruits & leaves
  • 3 months
Study Explores the Functional Potential of Sacha Inchi Protein Study Explores the Functional Potential of Sacha Inchi Protein
  • 01 Jun 2024
  • Spain
  • Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC)
  • Lemus-Conejo, A.
  • In vitro study
  • Sacha Inchi peptides
  • 24 hours
Lupin and Kaniwa Flours Show Promise for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Lupin and Kaniwa Flours Show Promise for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
  • 01 Mar 2026
  • Peru
  • Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno
  • Leon, A. et al
  • Food science study
  • 12 meat analogue formulations
Lucuma Seed Starch May Help Create Biodegradable Food Packaging Lucuma Seed Starch May Help Create Biodegradable Food Packaging
  • 01 Oct 2025
  • Peru
  • National Agrarian University
  • Puma-Isuiza, G. et al
  • Laboratory study
  • Lucuma seed starch
Beetroot Extract Supports Muscle Strength in Postmenopausal Women Beetroot Extract Supports Muscle Strength in Postmenopausal Women
  • 08 Mar 2026
  • Brazil
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  • Silveira Alvares, T. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 20 women
  • 12 weeks
Myrtle Offers Potential Support for People with Alzheimer’s Disease Myrtle Offers Potential Support for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
  • 05 Jan 2026
  • Iran
  • Kerman University of Medical Sciences
  • Kamali, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 50 elderly adults
  • 4 weeks
Saw Palmetto Shows Promise for Fuller and Denser Hair Saw Palmetto Shows Promise for Fuller and Denser Hair
  • 05 Feb 2026
  • USA
  • Ablon Skin Institute and Research Center
  • Ablon, G.
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 adults
  • 6 months
Satsuma Mandarin Juice Linked to Better Heart Health Satsuma Mandarin Juice Linked to Better Heart Health
  • 17 Mar 2017
  • Japan
  • Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
  • Nakamura, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 12 weeks
  • 118 adults
Black Maca's Benefits for Exercise Performance Tested in a Study Black Maca's Benefits for Exercise Performance Tested in a Study
  • 08 Aug 2024
  • South Korea
  • Kangwon National University
  • Lee, E., et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 24 men
  • 12 weeks
Lemon Verbena Shows Promise in Children with ADHD-Like Traits Lemon Verbena Shows Promise in Children with ADHD-Like Traits
  • 18 Apr 2025
  • Germany
  • Northumbria University
  • Jackson, P., et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 120 children
  • 56 days
Thyme Linked to Cognitive, Mood, and Sleep Improvements Thyme Linked to Cognitive, Mood, and Sleep Improvements
  • 01 Nov 2023
  • Saudi Arabia
  • The Hashemite University
  • Alqudah, A., et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 106 students
  • 1 month
Study Finds Oats Lower Cholesterol Through Gut Microbe Activity Study Finds Oats Lower Cholesterol Through Gut Microbe Activity
  • 14 Jan 2026
  • Germany
  • University of Bonn
  • Klümpen, L. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 68 adults
  • 6 weeks
Fig Leaf Tea Offers Symptom Relief in Mild Atopic Dermatitis Fig Leaf Tea Offers Symptom Relief in Mild Atopic Dermatitis
  • 25 Oct 2022
  • Japan
  • Toyo Institute of Food Technology
  • Abe, T. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 30 adults
  • 12 weeks
Lemon Juice Reduces Blood Sugar Spikes After Starchy Meals Lemon Juice Reduces Blood Sugar Spikes After Starchy Meals
  • 30 Sep 2021
  • France
  • Université Paris-Saclay
  • Freitas, D. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 18 adults
  • 3 days
In Vitro Trial Examines Bioactive Compounds in Goldenberries In Vitro Trial Examines Bioactive Compounds in Goldenberries
  • 21 Jan 2025
  • Portugal
  • Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
  • Añibarro-Ortega, M. et al
  • In vitro study
Researchers Explore Adding Camu Camu Powder to Everyday Foods Researchers Explore Adding Camu Camu Powder to Everyday Foods
  • 13 Nov 2025
  • Romania
  • Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
  • Tita, M. A. et al
  • Food study
  • 13 testers
  • 16 days
Study Evaluates Effects of Replacing Wheat Flour with Amaranth Flour Study Evaluates Effects of Replacing Wheat Flour with Amaranth Flour
  • 10 Jun 2025
  • Uzbekistan
  • Fergana State Technical University
  • Khamrakulova, M. X. et al
  • Food study
  • 1 day
Quinoa Peptides Help Nourish the Gut, Study Finds Quinoa Peptides Help Nourish the Gut, Study Finds
  • 14 Oct 2025
  • Colombia
  • Universidad Santiago de Cali
  • Caicedo, N. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 19 publications
  • 11 years
Sacha Inchi Protein Enriches Bread Without Changing Texture Sacha Inchi Protein Enriches Bread Without Changing Texture
  • 05 Dec 2025
  • Ecuador
  • University of Azuay
  • Cordero-Clavijo, L. M. et al
  • Food study
  • 2 months
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