Herbs & Botanicals

According to the announcement, CII aims to “create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.”

From hot flashes to mood swings, menopause is rough on women, and they are actively seeking out solutions.

Waleria’s plant-based, non-hormonal ingredient, the Shatavari root extract aspurūs, supports reducing menopausal symptoms.

On September 24th, 2024, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a group of California hemp farmers and businesses filed a lawsuit against the regulations.

The line is made up of Sicilian raw materials such as citrus fruits, Pantelleria capers, Etna prickly pears, and pomegranate, to support immune health, hydration and cardiovascular health, among other benefits.

DHSS to prioritize misbranded intoxicating hemp products in enforcement of Governor's executive order.

The natural products manufacturer introduced three supplement products in the new line.

NXT USA has announced the publication of a narrative review that offers an in-depth analysis of the efficacy and safety of its Digexin ingredient, which is a novel blend of Ashwagandha and okra extracts.

The bill regulates the sale and distribution of products containing synthetic THC, though some challenges remain to be resolved.

The new range is the result of a recently acquired majority stake in Azerys, a specialist in rosemary extraction.

The study focused on the adulteration of black cohosh rhizome, echinacea root or herb, elder berry, ginkgo leaf, and turmeric root/rhizome. The authors reviewed 78 publications with a total of 2995 samples. Of the 2995 samples, 818 were reported to be adulterated or mislabeled.

The regulations would ban any hemp-derived food, beverage and dietary products from having any THC levels and impose an age restriction of 21 to purchase these products.

A recent study found that a blend of standardized botanical extracts, called Zeropollution, may support scalp health under environmental stress.

The Missouri Hemp Trade Association has filed a lawsuit in the Cole County Circuit Court seeking to prevent the Missouri DHSS from designating food and beverage products containing psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp as adulterated and implementing an embargo.

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is on track to “embargo and condemn” products that contain intoxicating cannabinoids starting September 1, 2024 in accordance to an executive order signed by the state’s governor, Michael L. Parsons.

The ingredient called TruGro CARE Joint Health is a synergistic blend of three extracts derived from epimedium, pomegranate and mango leaf.

California Assembly Bill 2223 has failed to pass the State Senate.

Nutraceutical developer Monteloeder explained the research and development of its new ingredient, supported by a recent clinical study.

A study comparing lion’s mane mushroom and guayusa extracts tested cognition, mood, and happiness in participants.

PLT Health Solutions, partnering with Nektium, announces Vanizem, novel, fast-acting solution for cognitive health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission have jointly issued warning letters to five companies for selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC in violation of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.

A 2013 study published in BMC Medicine titled “DNA barcoding detects contamination and substitution in North American herbal products,” has been retracted by the publication’s editor.

Sleep aids are helpful but consumers may also benefit from confronting the root causes of poor sleep.

Nutriventia Limited has announced that Blackmores has introduced a range of products containing the company’s TurmXTRA turmeric extract.

The herbal blend, Digexin, was found to support bowel regularity, improving quality of life.

Scott Mazza breaks down how CBD may offer support to menopausal women.

How lifestyle, diet, and supplements can help men manage their prostate health.

Nektium has announced the results of new research demonstrating the mood and stress-relief benefits of its Vanizem botanical extract.

Monteloeder is one of seven companies participating in the La Vera Campo Arañuelo Hub agronomical research campaign, which allocated 4 acres of land previously used to grow tobacco.

DolCas Biotech has announced that it will be showcasing a new chocolate prototype featuring its Curcugen curcumin ingredient at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.