Plant Medicine

What is the best way to store a juice to preserve antioxidants?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Fruits and berries are high in polyphenols including anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic … Read more...

Peptide isolated from Pigeon pea can inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, a key target for hypertension

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

One enzyme in the human body that can be responsible for high … Read more...

How to dry herbs inside your house in 4 steps

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Drying fresh herbs is easier than you think. Like all plants herbs … Read more...

Anthocyanins improve platelet function in a clinical trial

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Blood vessel (i.e. vascular) dysfunction and increased clotting in cardiovascular disease is … Read more...

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Clinical Trial: Coenzyme Q10 tested for fatigue and depression in multiple sclerosis patients

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Results of a new clinical trial may provide a new strategy for … Read more...

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New research finds isoflavones block platelets from binding different than aspirin

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Platelets are an essential part of your blood that protect your blood … Read more...

Does organic white cabbage or conventionally grown cabbage have more nutrients?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

If you are ever at the grocery store you may wonder if … Read more...

Pharmacology – How cherries can help you stay asleep

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Results of randomized placebo controlled clinical trials provide evidence that cherries can … Read more...

Quercetin is an immune system regulator for your allergies

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Quercetin is one of the most studied and researched flavonoids for health … Read more...

Clinical Trial: Strawberry powder tested for improving cholesterol in patients with diabetes

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Berries such as strawberries are a good source of anthocyanins which have … Read more...

What are anthocyanins? – Ask the Pharmacist

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

What are anthocyanins? Anthocyanins are a class of natural compounds with more … Read more...

Is the bay leaf in your kitchen spice rack authentic?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

A recent report published by scientists found none of the commercial bay … Read more...

Herbal Pharmacy – Bearberry

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Bearberry is a small shrub that has an irregular stems and evergreen … Read more...

Herbal Pharmacy – Bayberry

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Bayberry is a shrub that grows in the eastern United States as … Read more...

Clinical trial with burdock tea tested in patients with arthritis

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) is more than just a weed – … Read more...

How to make Burdock tea in 4 steps

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Burdock root is well known to have a variety of biological activities … Read more...

Herbal Pharmacy – Balsam Poplar

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

The medicinal properties of balsam poplar lie in the winter buds. These

Herbal Pharmacy – Balsam fir

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

The balsam fir (Abies balsamea), also commonly known as a … Read more...