Botanicals

AHPA clarifies DMAA/geranium oil stance

12-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has not concluded that 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is not found in geranium oil, as it clarifies its recent labeling on DMAA.

AHPA condemns Class 1 solvents in herbals manufacturing

11-Aug-2011 By Shane Starling

So-called Class 1 solvents such as benzene and carbon tetrachloride have no place in the manufacture of herbal products, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has said.

Cactus Botanics rolls out horny goat weed extract

10-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Shanghai-based Cactus Botanicals has launched an extract from the Epimedium herb, also known as horny goat weed, for formulators of bone health or ‘male energy’ products.

AHPA takes '1st stand' on labeling of DMAA–geranium oil

09-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Members of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will be required to not label 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) as geranium oil, following an approval by the association’s Board of Trustees.

ABC on NDI guidance: ‘We find this problematic’

13-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

The American Botanical Council (ABC) has weighed into the debate over the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) draft guidance document on new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications.

US herbal supplement sales up 3% last year

23-May-2011 By Mike Stones

Sales of herbal dietary supplements in the United States climbed three per cent last year to reach more than $5.2bn, according to a report published in the latest issue of HerbalGram, the quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council.

Dark chocolate may combat exercise-induced oxidative stress

16-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate prior to exercise may decrease the potential muscle damaging effects of oxidative stress, suggests a new study.

Easy as ABC: Botanicals body launches fightback vs economic adulteration

16-May-2011

A new series of white papers will help the dietary supplements trade wise up to the tricks used by unscrupulous suppliers to adulterate herbals and botanicals, American Botanical Council (ABC) founder Mark Blumenthal tells Elaine Watson.

ABC adds 9 new advisory board members

05-May-2011

The American Botanical Council (ABC) added nine new members to its advisory board, including experts from a range of disciplines – from clinical botanical medicine to herb safety issues.

Sabinsa weighs into curcumin bioavailability debate

02-May-2011 By Elaine Watson

A leading expert on curcuminoids has weighed into the debate over curcumin and bioavailability following a spat between suppliers over rival supplement formulations.

American Botanical Council awards excellence in Anaheim

22-Mar-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The American Botanical Council (ABC) hosted its 6th Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony in Anaheim, California, and honored individuals and companies who influence the present and future of the herbal medicine movement.

AHPA publishes report questioning kava-liver toxicity links

09-Mar-2011 By Shane Starling

A veteran kava researcher says liver toxicity cases that have been reported in recent years may be down to isolated quality control issues, rather than inherent toxicity issues with the herb and its extracts.

Pycnogenol passes formulation test for fruit juice

18-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol shows excellent stability against the harsh conditions of the stomach, and should be considered “a good source of phenolic compounds to be utilised for fruit juice enrichment”, says a new study.

New NIH centers to unlock botanical complexity and ‘inform consumer decisions’

01-Sep-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The National Institutes of Health has announced the funding of five new research centers to further study the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products.

Soy boosts curcumin bioavailability, says Indena

24-May-2010

Italian herbal extracts supplier Indena says soy phosphatidylcholine can boost the bioavailability of curcumin, a typically stubborn nutrient that studies have linked to bone health and inflammation benefits.

ABC issues paid-for Pycnogenol monograph

21-Jan-2010 By Shane Starling

The Texas-based non-profit group, the American Botanical Council, has published its fourth paid-for proprietary monograph for the versatile maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol.

Study pinpoints Pycnogenol’s pain-relieving potential

21-Jul-2009 By Stephen Daniells

The anti-inflammatory and pain reducing effects of an extract from French maritime pine bark may work by stopping two enzymes linked to inflammation, says a new study.