Herbs News

FDA seizes goods from San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company

Fremont - By order of a federal court, U. S. Marshall's seized products from San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company in Fremont, California on Tuesday.

In the Media by Dierdra Baptiste

Op-Ed: Eco-economy — A few budget-saving tips

Times are hard worldwide at the moment and money is short. The following are a few tips on how to save money, while also helping the environment.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Study: Toxic herbal compound causes Cancer

Aristolochic acid (AA), a carcinogenic compound found in Aristolochia plants has been confirmed to contribute to the high rates of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUC) in Taiwan.

In the Media by E. Hector Corsi

Curry can boost male sex drive by 28%

Brisbane - Looking to spice up your sex life? New research has found that fenugreek – a herb often used in curries –can increase male sex drive by 28 percent.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

ACLU sues Wal-Mart for firing medical marijuana patient

Battle Creek - The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, on behalf of Joseph Casias, the 30-year-old former 2008 Associate of the Year who was wrongfully fired by a Michigan Wal-Mart for his legal use of medical marijuana.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

Study says herbs can act as 'natural pesticides'

University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers report that well know culinary herbs can be used as natural pesticides.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 1 comment

Doctors Boost Kenyan Herbalists Campaign

A conflict among doctors that has seen the withdrawal of children cough medicine throughout the Kenya has boosted the campaign by Kenyan herbalists to enter the multi-billion dollar international trade on herbs and traditional medicine.

In the Media by Muli wa Kyendo - 1 comment

Irish Scientist: 'Herbs in Himalayas can control Type 2 diabetes'

The compounds from the roots of an herb plant and extracts from the bark of another plant are found to stimulate and help insulin production in laboratory conditions according to a researcher from Northern Ireland.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 5 comments

Herb's Help With Depression Questioned

CHICAGO – St. John's wort, the popular herbal remedy touted as a natural alternative to prescription antidepressants, is ineffective in treating major depression, according to a new study. Dozens of previous studies, most conducted in Europe, have ..

In the Media by Digital Journal Staff