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• Clinical Trial: Should pygeum be taken one time or two times daily for enlarged prostate (BPH)?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Pygeum (Prunus africanum) is an African cherry tree found at … Read more...

• How does cynarine from artichoke lower cholesterol?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Cynarine is a polyphenol that was first isolated and identified from the … Read more...

• Clinical Trial: Artichoke leaf extract tested for fatty liver disease

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of chronic liver … Read more...

• Who was Carl Linnaeus? – Ask the pharmacist

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist.  He is most … Read more...

• What is Cinnulin PF? – Ask the Pharmacist

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Cinnulin PF is water-soluble extract made from cinnamon using two different varieties … Read more...

• What is the German Commission E? – Ask the Pharmacist

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  The German Commission E, formed in 1978, is a scientific advisory board … Read more...

• Did British pilots use bilberry during World War II to improve night vision?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  You may have heard a story something like this.  British Royal Air … Read more...

• New clinical trial finds Koreans need to check vitamin B12 levels

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and is essential for basic biochemical … Read more...

• Mangiferin found in mangoes lowers triglycerides in diabetes patients in a large clinical trial

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Mangiferin is found in mangoes as well as several other plants including … Read more...

• Clinical trial finds a new mechanism for green coffee bean extract for weight loss

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Obesity is known to contribute to a several  life threatening diseases including … Read more...

• New study finds green tea has positive effects on brain function

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Green tea has been consumed for thousands of years with many reported … Read more...

• Clinical Trial: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), an edible plant, lowers blood sugar in diabetes patients

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Purslane is often considered a weed in the United States, however, around … Read more...

• Is mistletoe extract used in Europe to treat cancer patients?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  The quick answer is yes.  The original mistletoe refers to the species … Read more...

• Why was frankincense given as a gift to Jesus?

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Frankincense is a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense … Read more...

• Nettles tested in a clinical trial for irritable bowel disease

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Irritable bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 1.6 million people in the … Read more...

• How to make sumac spice in 3 steps!

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Sumac is a spice popular in Middle Eastern cooking.  Sumac provides a … Read more...

• Mango Basil Pesto Chicken – Recipe

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  This recipe use a combination of mango and basil, both known to … Read more...

• Basil

  By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

  

  Basil is a leafy, fragrant annual with a bushy appearance. Basil leaves … Read more...

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