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Dr. Johnson is a tenured associate Professor and licensed Pharmacist. He earned his PharmD and PhD at the University of Wisconsin where he also completed a clinical research fellowship evaluating different plants for medicinal uses.
His research has led to more than 45 publications and published related to plant medicine. He has presented some of his research findings at international scientific meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
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Cumin for lowering cholesterol – results of a meta-analysis
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a medicinal plant found in the Eastern Mediterranean … Read more...
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Can I use saw palmetto tea for enlarged prostate?
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is most often used for an … Read more...
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How do plastic greenhouses change the soil that is used to grow fruits and vegetables?
There has been a steady increase in plants grown in plastic greenhouses … Read more...
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Doubled blind clinical trial tested Chinese skullcap and Catechu against naproxen for osteoarthritis of the knee
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New meta-analysis evaluates rhubarb for decreasing symptoms of severe acute pancreatitis
Rhubarb has been used for many years in China as a natural … Read more...
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New study finks link between fruit, vegetables, and depression
Observational studies have been investigating a possible link between fruit and vegetable … Read more...
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How is Aloe Vera powder made?
Aloe vera powder Aloe vera fillets are washed, placed in a humidity … Read more...
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Roasted barley extract prevents changes in skin blood flow and skin temperature from air conditioning
Roasted barley extract or mugi-cha is a popular caffeine-free traditional drink in … Read more...
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New study tests if juicing decreases polyphenol absorption
Blueberries are well known to be linked to a decreased risk of … Read more...
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Polyphenol intake and main food sources in Mexican population
A select group of people from Mexico were surveyed to determine the … Read more...
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What is in Aloe vera gel?
Aloe vera is known has many healing properties beyond preventing an infection … Read more...
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How is Aloe vera good for you?
Aloe vera is well known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, sunburn relief, … Read more...
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The natural stilbenoid piceatannol shows benefits for diabetes, cholesterol and inflammation
Insulin resistance, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammation, high blood sugar increase … Read more...
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New study identifies plants for promoting sleep
Research has found that more than 30% of the US population suffers … Read more...
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Persian lavender (Nepeta menthoides) tested in clinical trial for reducing anxiety in patients with depression
Nearly 50% of people in their lifetime will experience anxiety or depression … Read more...
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Nail psoriasis treated with Indigo naturalis in a randomized controlled clinical trial
Nail psoriasis is very difficult to treat and occurs in more than … Read more...
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How many people use complementary or alternative therapy in Europe?
It is estimated that 20–50% of the European population use complementary or … Read more...
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Clinical trial tests olive leaf polyphenols for improving insulin sensitivity in middle aged overweight men
The leaves of the olive plant (Olea europaea) have been used for … Read more...
