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Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2019
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Prunus domestica
©2019 Steven Foster
Azadirachta indica
©2019 Steven Foster
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Plants in Peril: Climate Crisis Threatens Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
By Hannah Bauman, Tyler Smith, and Connor Yearsley
Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, warming Arctic temperatures, and earlier springs: The signs of a climate crisis continue to grow, and the projected effects on medicinal and aromatic plants could be severe. This article, a 10-year update of the cover story of HerbalGram issue 81, explores findings from the past decade of research on climate change and its effects on global plant life. The future is uncertain, but since climate change has been labeled the third-biggest driver of “change in nature,” its effects could be significantly detrimental to people who rely on these plants. Read more >>
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Food as Medicine: European Plum (Prunus domestica, Rosaceae)
By Jenny Perez
The European plum has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years in western Asia and quickly was domesticated around the world due to demand for its sweet, juicy fruit. With a high fiber content and vital vitamins and minerals, dried plums have been used as a traditional remedy for gastrointestinal conditions. Modern research has begun to validate this and other potential health benefits of this versatile fruit. Read more >>
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Book Review: Oral Health and Herbal Medicine
By Memory Elvin-Lewis, PhD
This volume in the SpringerBrief series on public health suffers, perhaps, from its brief format. In her review, microbiologist, ethnobotanist, and oral health expert Memory Elvin-Lewis draws from her wealth of knowledge on this subject to offer a more nuanced, in-depth exploration of clinically relevant information on the use of plants to promote oral health. Read more >>
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Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program News:
Oregano Herb and Oil Adulteration Data Summarized in New Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin. October 28, 2019.
Sustainable Herb Program News:
Is Oshá Being Over-Harvested?. November 12, 2019.
What Does Sustainability Mean? November 1, 2019.
Sustainable Herbs Program Announces Inaugural Members of Advisory Group. October 21, 2019.
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Feature:
Did you know? HerbalGram is available in three digital formats: PDF, page-flip, and HTML. Check them out!
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The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul was written by Jeremy Rock Smith with David Joachim and published in 2019 by Ballantine Books. The excerpt includes the recipe “Garden Pea, Leek, and Potato Cakes with Avocado Mint Raita.” Jeremy Rock Smith, executive chef at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, shares some of the center’s most popular recipes designed for a variety of dietary preferences. Smith embraces the healing power of eating mindfully and seasonally while also adhering to the Ayurvedic theory of personal doshas, or nutritional profile and needs. Each recipe includes an “Ayurvedic insight” about the recipe’s ingredients and guidance about which dish suits which dosha. The book also includes basic cooking skill overviews and an introduction to personal nutrition. The Kripalu Kitchen can be purchased from the publisher. Excerpted from The Kripalu Kitchen by Jeremy Rock Smith with David Joachim. ©2019 by Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Excerpted by permission of Ballantine Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Report: Potency of CBD Products Sold Online Often Deviates from What Is Advertised. NORML. November 14, 2019. CA Prop 65 Guidance for Tea and Infusion Products. American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). November 12, 2019. NYBG Launches New Program, Combining Horticultural Therapy and Gardening Activities, to Help Veterans Heal Their Minds and Bodies. New York Botanical Garden. November 11, 2019. AHPA Continues EPA Advocacy to Expand Crop Groups to Cover More Botanical Commodities. AHPA. November 1, 2019. USDA Issues Hemp Regulations. NORML. October 31, 2019. AHPA Response to Consumer Reports Article on Echinacea and Turmeric Products. AHPA. October 30, 2019. Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Capsules Provide Weight Gain in Patients with Advanced Cancer. NORML. October 24, 2019. International Researchers Produce Genetic Data for More Than 1,100 Plant Species, Providing Insights into One Billion Years of Evolution from Algae to Flowering Plants. New York Botanical Garden. October 23, 2019. FDA, FTC Warn Company Marketing Unapproved Cannabidiol Products with Unsubstantiated Claims to Treat Teething and Ear Pain in Infants, Autism, ADHD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. US Food & Drug Administration. October 22, 2019. Dietary Supplement Industry Unites to Urge Swift Congressional Action on CBD. Council for Responsible Nutrition. October 9, 2019. UC San Diego’s Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research Awards Grants for Five Novel Studies. UC San Diego. October 10, 2019.
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Pilot Study Hints at Potential of Rhodiola-Cordyceps Mix for Body Composition Benefits. NutraIngredients-USA. October 21, 2019. A combination of Rhodiola crenulata and Cordyceps sinensis may enhance training-related body composition adaptions in young people, suggests a small preliminary study. Herbalists Defended Their Brew in Court. They Won. Boston Globe. October 20, 2019. Following a court decision, the name of the traditional “fire cider” folk remedy will remain in the public domain and cannot be trademarked. Habitual Tea Drinking Modulates Brain Efficiency: Evidence from Brain Connectivity Evaluation. ScienceDaily. October 11, 2019. Using functional MRI scans, researchers observed positive changes to the brain structure and neural network of frequent tea drinkers. Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood. NPR. October 9, 2019. A randomized, controlled trial has found further evidence of the benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet when the symptoms of depression dropped significantly amount a group of young adults after three weeks. Cinnamon: A Journey from Traditional Flavor to Modern Health Applications. Nutraceuticals World. October 7, 2019. Cinnamon bark, a traditional spice and Ayurvedic remedy, has strong clinical evidence supporting its use in the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, and neurological disorders. Saving Heather Could Help Wild Bees. Discover Wildlife. October 10, 2019. Heather, a common plant across Great Britain and Europe, contains a chemical called callunene, which acts as a natural “bumblebee medicine” and protect bees against parasites.
 Read more Herbal MediaWatch headlines here.
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 Integrative Healthcare Symposium. February 20-22, 2020. New York, New York. This annual event will bring together practitioners from all facets of traditional and conventional medicine as one community to network and learn about the full range of health care options. Use code “ABC19” for $50 off an Expo Hall Pass. More information.
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UNPA Dietary Supplement GMP Inspection Training. December 4-5, 2019. Provo, Utah. Herb/Drug Interactions: Discovery, Relevance, and Mitigation. December 5, 2019. Online. 17th Annual Natural Supplements Conference. January 23-26, 2020. San Diego, California. 2020 Food as Medicine Symposium. February 1-2, 2020. Portland, Oregon. 7th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology. February 15-17, 2020. New Delhi, India.
More event listings can be found on ABC’s website.
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In autumn, many plants with hearty roots are ready for harvest. Can you name the common root used throughout the centuries for kidney and liver disorders? Check your answer here! |
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