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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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Herbal Pharmacology – Berberine for cholesterol
Berberine has a strong yellow color, Berberis species were used to dye … Read more...
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New Clinical Trial – Polyphenol rich juice with grapes, cherries, chokeberries and bilberries tested for lowering blood pressure
The first in human study evaluating polyphenol rich juice for reducing blood … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Bistort
Historically, bistort has been used to treat diarrhea, cholera, gastritis, cystitis and … Read more...
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Chokeberry (Aronia) evaluated in human volunteers to determine blood levels of polyphenols
A single dose of aronia berry extract was given to human participants … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb which is cultivated … Read more...
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Double blind controlled clinical trial evaluated Fenugreek for reducing symptoms of menopause
Symptoms of menopause including vasomotor symptoms (e.g. hot flushes and night sweats) … Read more...
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What is pigeon pea?
Pigeon peas are a popular legume that is used in dishes from … Read more...
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Peptide isolated from Pigeon pea can inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, a key target for hypertension
One enzyme in the human body that can be responsible for high … Read more...
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How to dry herbs inside your house in 4 steps
Drying fresh herbs is easier than you think. Like all plants herbs … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Bugleweed
The bugleweed is a member of the mint family and has a … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Burdock
There are several human clinical trials that have investigated the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, … Read more...
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What is hesperidin methyl chalcone and is it natural?
If you are wondering if hesperidin methyl chalcone is natural, the quick … Read more...
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Anthocyanins improve platelet function in a clinical trial
Blood vessel (i.e. vascular) dysfunction and increased clotting in cardiovascular disease is … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Blue vervain
This slender plant grows up to 3-5 feet tall and has been … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Coenzyme Q10 tested for fatigue and depression in multiple sclerosis patients
Results of a new clinical trial may provide a new strategy for … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Blue flag iris
Blue flag has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years. … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Buckthorn
Buckthorn has been historically used as a laxative, however, it is more … Read more...
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Mia’s Red Lentil Coconut Curry Soup
The beauty of lentils is that they are relatively quick and easy … Read more...