PANAX GINSENG The effects of Chinese Yam Lei Wu , Anthony Lin Zhang , Yuan Ming Di , Johannah Linda Shergis , Yuanbin Chen , Xinfeng Guo , Zehuai Wen , Francis Thien , Christopher Worsnop , Lin Lin , Charlie Changli Xue This study explored whether Panax ginseng, a traditional herbal medicine, could be safely and effectively studied as a supportive therapy for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In […]
MARSHMALLOW ROOT Marshmallow Root Supports Immune Balance and Reduces Oxidative Stress Gabriel A Bonaterra , Kevin Bronischewski , Pascal Hunold , Hans Schwarzbach , Ennio-U Heinrich , Careen Fink , Heba Aziz-Kalbhenn , Jürgen Müller , Ralf Kinscherf This study looked at marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) and a marshmallow-based herbal product to understand how they support the body during throat irritation, cough, and inflammation. Researchers found that marshmallow root extract […]
Reishi Elderberry and Reishi May Help Shorten and Ease Respiratory Infections in Seniors Carlos Gracián-Alcaide,Jose A. Maldonado-Lobón, Elisabeth Ortiz-Tikkakoski, Alejandro Gómez-Vilchez, Juristo Fonollá, Jose L. López-Larramendi, Mónica Olivares, Ruth Blanco-Rojo Researchers tested whether a daily combination of elderberry and reishi mushroom extracts could help older adults (65 years and older) during the winter season by […]
Turkey Tail Turkey Tail Mushroom Mycelium Supports Immune Activity Kathleen F Benson , Paul Stamets , Renee Davis , Regan Nally , Alex Taylor , Sonya Slater , Gitte S Jensen This article reviews research on Turkey Tail mushroom, a medicinal mushroom that has been traditionally used to support immune health. The focus of the article is on compounds found in both the mushroom and its mycelium, […]
YAM The effects of Chinese Yam Ya-ling Zhao , Hong-ru Song, Jin-xiu Fei, Ying Liang, Bing-hua Zhang, Qiu-ping Liu, Juan Wang, Ping Hu This study looked at whether a traditional herbal blend made from Chinese yam and epimedium could help people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe more easily and improve their daily quality of life. People with COPD […]
BEEPOLLEN Bee Pollen Supplementation to Aged Horses Influences Several Blood Parameters Witold Kędzierski , Iwona Janczarek , Sylwestr Kowalik , Monika Jamioł , Tatiana Wawak , Grzegorz Borsuk , Monika Przetacznik This study looked at whether giving bee pollen to older horses could help support their health during the autumn season, a time when immune function and overall condition can naturally decline in aging animals. Researchers […]
LION’S MANE The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation Sarah Docherty , Faye L Doughty , Ellen F Smith This study explored whether lion’s mane mushroom could support thinking speed, stress levels, and mood in healthy young adults. Participants took either lion’s mane or a placebo for four weeks, and researchers measured mental performance and feelings […]
CHASTEBERRY Chasteberry Common Names chasteberry, chaste tree, gattilier, monk’s pepper, vitex Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) is a plant-based supplement commonly used to support women’s hormonal health. It has traditionally been used for concerns related to the menstrual cycle and hormonal balance. Chasteberry is most often taken to help ease premenstrual symptoms, especially breast tenderness and discomfort. […]
RASPBERRY Effects of total flavonoids of raspberry on perimenopausal model in mice Zhenna Fu , Zhenzhen Wei , Mingsan Miao This study tested how total flavonoids from raspberries affected mice that had been surgically altered to mimic the hormonal changes of the perimenopausal transition (the period leading into menopause). Flavonoids are plant compounds found in fruits like raspberries that […]
SUNFLOWER SEEDS Effects of feeding sunflower oil or seal blubber oil to horses with recurrent airway obstruction Annabella Khol-Parisini , René van den Hoven , Sandra Leinker , Howard W Hulan , Juergen Zentek This study looked at whether adding different types of dietary oils could help horses with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), a chronic breathing condition similar to asthma in people. RAO […]