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For over 25 years, the Herb Research Foundation has been helping to educate the world about herbs. In celebration of our 25th birthday, we are launching Herb News, the first of its kind blog for everyone interested in herbs and other substances used in natural healthcare. Here you will find the latest information on the science, the regulation, the industry and products that people all over the world are using to preserve, maintain and build their health. Self-care is the key to better health, and the first step in self-care is self-education.
We are dedicated to the safe, effective use of herbs and other natural products for health promotion and natural healing.Rob McCaleb, HRF President
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et tu Prince Charles? “Herbal medicine must be regulated”
Prince Charles says “herbal medicine must be regulated.” As a long time proponent of alternative medicines, we wonder if this is a new position for him, or a response to EU regulation.
Chamomile, a novel and selective COX-2 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity.
The following article gives information on the usefulness of Chamomile in the possible treatment of inflammatory conditions and cancer.
Inducible cyclooxygenase (COX-2) has been implicated in the process of inflammation and carcinogenesis. Chamomile has long been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. In this study we aimed to investigate whether chamomile interferes with [...]
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections.
The following review article supports the usefulness of cranberries in the prevention of urinary tract infections.
BACKGROUND: Cranberries (particularly in the form of cranberry juice) have been used widely for several decades for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The aim of this review is to assess the effectiveness of cranberries in preventing [...]
Crataegus tanacetifolia leaf extract prevents L-NAME-induced hypertension in rats: a morphological study.
Hawthorn or Crataegus has a long history of use for heart conditions. After reviewing many studies the consistent conclusion was Hathorn has benefits when treating a variety of conditions of the heart.
Crataegus (hawthorn) has long been used as a folk medicine all around the world. Most of the studies with Crataegus species focus on effects on [...]
Comparison of antioxidant potency of commonly consumed polyphenol-rich beverages in the United States.
The latest in the juice market is the acai berry. This fruit has made its way to the mainstream population with exposure on the news and shows such as Oprah. It has been touted as the new wonder fruit with antioxidant potency greater than blueberry or pomegranate. So is this fruit all it is cracked [...]
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The following is an interesting article on the positive effects of a good diet and herbs to help protect from diseases related to aging.
The following is an interesting article discussing the importance of a proper diet and herbs in the control of diseases related to aging.
Aging is associated with mitochondrial dysfunctions, which trigger membrane leakage, release of reactive species from oxygen and nitrogen and subsequent induction of peroxidative reactions that result in biomolecules’ damaging and releasing of metals [...]
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of immuno-modulation by Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi).
Especially during the winter months people want to help support their immune function. Incorporating Reishi mushrooms into your diet or taking in capsule form are a wonderful way to help support your immune system.
Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst. (Lingzhi or Reishi) has been used for a long time in China to prevent and treat various human [...]
Ginger: an ancient remedy and modern miracle drug.
The following article examines the use of the herb, Ginger as as safe and effective remedy for many conditions.
Ginger has been used safely for thousands of years in cooking, and medicinally in folk and home remedies. Advanced technology enables the validation of these traditional experiences. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has [...]
Does D matter? The role of vitamin D in hair disorders and hair follicle cycling.
The following article gives another reason to make sure our vitamin D intake is sufficient.
BACKGROUND: The role of vitamin D in the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes is well known within the field of dermatology. OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the role that vitamin D and the vitamin D receptor play in the hair cycle [...]
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et tu Prince Charles? “Herbal medicine must be regulated”
Prince Charles says “herbal medicine must be regulated.” As a long time proponent of alternative medicines, we wonder if this is a new position for him, or a response to EU regulation.
Adverse Event Reporting
Industry experts are proclaiming victory in getting a law passed that requires dietary supplement (and OTC drug) manufacturers to report all serious “adverse events” to their products to the FDA. With the obvious bias in the media against supplements, each reported (but not proven) “reaction” will likely be used to hammer dietary supplements.
Who Are These Guys?
The “Organic Consumer’s Association” comes on like a champion of ethics in organics, but really, aren’t these pretty extreme positions? OCA has joined the shrill, pharma-sponsored attacks on dietary supplements.
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