Botanical Medicine
Ashwagandha Boosts Sexual Function in Women
Ashwagandha helps improve sexual function and desire in women, according to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in the journal Cureus. Estimates show that 40 percent of women report poor sexual function, enough to impact their quality of life. Thanks to new findings, there is a potential new treatment option withRead
Black Elderberry Extract Promotes Optimal Gut Health
Elderberry often gets pigeonholed as an “immune herb,” but groundbreaking new research in the Journal of Personalized Medicine shows that this polyphenol-rich berry also demonstrates impressive gut and digestive health benefits. According to researchers, ElderCraft, a patented polyphenol-standardized extract made from European Black Elderberry, was shown to have prebiotic propertiesRead
Breakthrough Research On Indian Barberry
Indian Barberry, also known as “Berberis aristata,” “Chutro,” “Daruharidra,” or “tree turmeric” has recently been under scientific scrutiny for its promotion of healthy microbial balance. The rise in resistant microbial strains and highly infectious agents around the globe has led to a search for compounds exhibiting antagonistic activity towards pathogens, but fromRead
Ashwagandha Shown to Boost Testosterone
In Ayurveda, ashwagandha is extremely popular for promoting youthful energy, longevity, and overall well-being, especially in men. In Sanskrit, ashwagandha is loosely translated to “like a horse,” which underscores the herb’s strength- and stamina-building powers. According to a new study in Health Science Reports, ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66) was shownRead
Oolong Tea Combats Obesity from High-Fat Diets
Can sipping a cup of oolong tea help avert weight gain? Yes, according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition. Oolong tea (OT), partially fermented from Camellia sinensis leaves, has been proven in multiple studies to offer numerous health benefits and preventive applications. But research on oolong tea’s roleRead
Ayurvedic Herb Helps Menopause-Related Anxiety & Cognitive Decline
Menopause is a rollercoaster ride of changes for most women. As hormone levels drop off precipitously, women begin to experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Now, researchers have identified an Ayurvedic herb — Tinospora cordifolia — that may help with two of the most common menopause-related issues: anxiety and cognitiveRead
Cocoa Capsules Lower Blood Pressure
For people with existing hypertension, capsules containing cocoa flavanols helped reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, according to a small study in Frontiers in Nutrition. Previous trials back up these findings — in fact, some research suggests that cocoa flavanols lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as certain bloodRead
Study Shows Proprietary Herbal Honey Helps Patients Tolerate Chemotherapy
Immune support has become an important priority for consumers around the world. While there are many well-documented immune boosters, a bee-honey called Life MEL is taking the concept of immune support to a next level. The honey is made by bees fed a proprietary nectar (using a technology developed byRead
Cranberries Provide Neuroprotective Benefits
Blueberries get all the glory when it comes to boosting memory and cognitive function. But according to a new study, cranberries may be edging out the berry competition when it comes to brain health. Researchers from the UK-based University of East Anglia found that freeze-dried cranberry powder taken daily forRead
Is Glycyrrhizin an Ideal Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis?
Glycyrrhizin (GL), a bioactive triterpenoid saponin, provides anti-inflammatory benefits for those with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a new study from the Journal of Functional Foods. The herbal extract was also shown to help ease side effects from prescription medications for UC (e.g., sulfasalazine, mesalazine). The authors caution, however, thatRead
