Herbal News & Research

Humankind is constantly discovering more about nature, and herbal medicine is progressively and steadily growing from its traditional roots. In this Herbal News and Research section, we keep you up to date on new research involving herbs and the continuous developments related to the natural world. These news pieces break down the science for you without spinning the truth, always maintaining the focus on natural medicine and sustainable technology.

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Tea Tree Oil Soothes Dry Eye Symptoms Post-Cataract Surgery Tea Tree Oil Soothes Dry Eye Symptoms Post-Cataract Surgery
  • 05 Aug 2019
  • Iran
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Mohammadpour, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 62 adults
  • 1 month
Thyme Can Help Alleviate Pediatric Asthma Symptoms Thyme Can Help Alleviate Pediatric Asthma Symptoms
  • 01 Jan 2024
  • Iran
  • Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
  • Eskandarpour, E. at el
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 children
  • 1 week
Clinical Trial Examines the Effects of Apricots on Cholesterol Levels Clinical Trial Examines the Effects of Apricots on Cholesterol Levels
  • 01 Jan 2022
  • Slovakia
  • Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
  • Kopčeková, J. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 adults
  • 42 days
Artichoke Supplementation May Benefit People with Hypertension Artichoke Supplementation May Benefit People with Hypertension
  • 01 Mar 2021
  • Iran
  • Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
  • Moradi, M. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 8 studies
  • 11 years
Quinoa Shows Promise in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels Quinoa Shows Promise in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels
  • 01 Feb 2024
  • Iran
  • Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
  • Atefi, M. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 7 studies
  • 180 days
Researchers Review the Health Benefits of Fava Beans Researchers Review the Health Benefits of Fava Beans
  • 03 Aug 2024
  • New Zealand
  • Lincoln University
  • Feng, Z. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 14 studies
  • 34 years
Study Evaluates Benefits of Green Tea for Weight Loss Study Evaluates Benefits of Green Tea for Weight Loss
  • 01 May 2015
  • Taiwan
  • Taipei City Hospital
  • Chen, I. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 102 women
  • 12 weeks
Grape Seed Extract May Benefit Diabetes Management Grape Seed Extract May Benefit Diabetes Management
  • 13 May 2024
  • Iran
  • Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
  • Zaeemzdeh, N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 74 adults
  • 4 weeks
Lentils Help Prevent and Manage Metabolic Diseases, Study Finds Lentils Help Prevent and Manage Metabolic Diseases, Study Finds
  • 31 Jan 2024
  • USA
  • Montana State University
  • Chamberlin, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 38 adults
  • 12 weeks
Study Explores Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of Lemon Balm Study Explores Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of Lemon Balm
  • 01 May 2023
  • Iran
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences
  • Safari, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 60 adults
  • 12 weeks
Blueberries and Fiber Help Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk Blueberries and Fiber Help Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
  • 01 May 2021
  • United States of America
  • University of Nevada
  • Basu, A. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 34 women
  • 18 weeks
Lemon Verbena Has Positive Effects on Sleep Lemon Verbena Has Positive Effects on Sleep
  • 18 May 2024
  • Spain
  • UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
  • Pérez-Piñero, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 71 adults
  • 90 days
Fennel Gel Has Shown to be Effective for Reducing Hirsutism Fennel Gel Has Shown to be Effective for Reducing Hirsutism
  • 01 Dec 2014
  • Iran
  • Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
  • Akha, O. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 44 women
  • 24 weeks
Valerian as a Complementary Treatment for Anxiety in Diabetic Patients Valerian as a Complementary Treatment for Anxiety in Diabetic Patients
  • 15 Jul 2019
  • Iran
  • Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences
  • Salehi, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 82 patients
  • 8 weeks
Chia Seeds Boost Omega-3 Levels in Postmenopausal Women Chia Seeds Boost Omega-3 Levels in Postmenopausal Women
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • USA
  • Appalachian State University
  • Jun, F. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 10 women
  • 7 weeks
Cranberry Mouthwash Matches Efficacy of Medicated Mouthwash Cranberry Mouthwash Matches Efficacy of Medicated Mouthwash
  • 01 Jan 2015
  • India
  • ACPM Dental College
  • Khairnar, M. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 50 adults
  • 14 days
Parsley May Help Treat Urinary Tract Infections Parsley May Help Treat Urinary Tract Infections
  • 19 Nov 2018
  • Iraq
  • University of Baghdad
  • Saad, N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 37 adults
  • 14 days
Trial Assesses the Effects of Flaxseed and Citrus Flavonoid on NAFLD Trial Assesses the Effects of Flaxseed and Citrus Flavonoid on NAFLD
  • 09 Jul 2020
  • Iran
  • Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
  • Yari, Z. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 100 adults
  • 12 weeks
Compounds Found in Sesame Seeds May Offer Cardiovascular Benefits Compounds Found in Sesame Seeds May Offer Cardiovascular Benefits
  • 01 Oct 2020
  • United Arab Emirates
  • American University of Sharjah
  • Dalibalta, S. et al
  • Scientific review
  • 52 publications
  • 24 years
Skullcap Shows Potential as an Effective Mood-Enhancing Remedy Skullcap Shows Potential as an Effective Mood-Enhancing Remedy
  • 22 Jul 2023
  • United Kingdom
  • University of Westminster
  • Brock, C. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 43 adults
  • 5 weeks
Senna's Antiparasitic Properties Evaluated in a Trial Senna's Antiparasitic Properties Evaluated in a Trial
  • 01 Mar 2017
  • India
  • Visva-Bharati University
  • Kundu, S. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • 1 month
Eating High-Fiber Rye Foods May Help Improve Gut Microbiota Eating High-Fiber Rye Foods May Help Improve Gut Microbiota
  • 17 Apr 2022
  • Sweden
  • Chalmers University of Technology
  • Iverson, K. N. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 207 adults
  • 12 weeks
Purple Sweet Potato's Compounds Show Prebiotic Potential Purple Sweet Potato's Compounds Show Prebiotic Potential
  • 22 Mar 2018
  • China
  • Hefei University of Technology
  • Sus, H. et al
  • In vitro trial
  • 1 month
Cumin Extract May Help Relieve Symptoms of IBS Cumin Extract May Help Relieve Symptoms of IBS
  • 01 Oct 2013
  • Iran
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Agah, S. et al
  • Clinical trial
  • 4 weeks