In terms of revenue, the herbal extract market has been estimated at USD 43.38 billion in 2024. Asia Pacific generated the biggest market share of 53% in 2024. By source, fruits, flowers and bulbs ...

Herb extracts are concentrated bioactive compounds derived from medicinal plants, widely utilized across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries. These extracts offer ...

In a recent article published in Nature, researchers evaluate the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender, and California poppy. Study: Immunological evaluation of ...

The scent of fragrant lemongrass mingles with earthy ginger and tangy tamarind, punctuated by the sharp, menthol-like aroma of camphor. It’s a familiar smell for spa-goers: a traditional Thai herbal ...

A new line of savory extracts wants to do for cooks what vanilla extract does for bakers — become a shortcut to better taste. Star Kay White’s new Culinary Extract line, which includes rosemary, ...

A common herb could help reduce antibiotic doses and result in less severe side effects in treatments against multi-drug resistant microorganisms. Although often considered a weed, due to its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I report the latest in health, nutrition, wellness and healthy travel. Call it gotu kola, centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, ...

This summer, before you head outdoors, you’re likely slathering on sunscreen—if you forget to do so, you’re risking a sunburn in the short-term and the possibility of skin cancer down the road. But ...

The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant indigenous to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia increased the lifespan of fruit fly populations, according to a UC-Irvine study. The herbal ...

People have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Today, with medical researchers continually hunting for better alternative treatments, some are revisiting these remedies. A recent study ...