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 | June 10, 2013 A double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effect of saffron on plasma levels of fibrinogen, factor VII (as coagulant agent), C and S protein (as anti-coagulant agent), PT and PTT. |
 | June 3, 2013 Turmeric treatment was administered to 3 patients with Alzheimer's disease and behavioral symptoms were assessed after 12 weeks. |
 | June 3, 2013 Researchers conducted a review of the literature concerning the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity. |
 | June 3, 2013 Randomized and placebo controlled clinical study of the effects of ginger and cinnamon on inflammation and muscle soreness in 60 female athletes. |
 | June 3, 2013 Researchers in India quantified nitrites in fennel seeds and elucidated of the positive effects of fennel derived-nitrites on vascular functions. |
 | May 28, 2013 Researchers from The Pennsylvania State University conducted a research study to determine whether adding herbs and/or spices for a reduced-fat dip increased children’s willingness to taste, liking of, and consumption of vegetables. |
 | May 16, 2013 Researchers in Iran randomly administer either ginger powder or sumatriptan to 100 patients with acute migraines.
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 | May 7, 2013 A broad review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger including phytochemistry, traditional uses, scientific studies and mechanism of action.
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 | May 2, 2013 Indian researchers identify trends in current literature and further need for investigation. |
 | May 2, 2013 A comprehensive review of the clinical utility of Garlic. Includes an overview of 9 systematic reviews.
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| May 1, 2013 Physicochemical properties and pharmacological-toxicological activity of safranal (Saffron extract) is discussed based on a thorough review of the scientific literature. |
 | April 23, 2013 39 papers were reviewed to determine the effect of garlic on total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. |
 | April 1, 2013 Researchers from Australia conducted a systematic literature review concerning ginger as a treatment for nausea associated with chemotherapy. |
 | December 15, 2012 Researchers from The David H. Murdock Research Institute looked at whether feeding overweight females (aged 40-72) red pepper and turmeric affected biomarkers for inflammation and oxidative stress. |
 | November 30, 2012 A double-blinded, placebo controlled trial assessed whether a curcumin (extract from Turmeric) intervention in a prediabetic population could delay the development of Type 2 Diabetes. |
| November 20, 2012 Researchers from Moscow looked at the effects of ginger extract on pain and inflammation. |
 | November 2, 2012 An analysis of blood glucose effects when cinnamon was consumed with a meal. |
 | October 18, 2012 A clinical trial that looked at the effects of garlic supplementation on inflammation in post menopausal women. |
 | October 10, 2012 Researchers looked at the effects of mustard, horseradish, black pepper and ginger on metabolism. |
 | October 10, 2012 An analysis of garlic and the effects on lipid biomarkers. |
 | October 4, 2012 Researchers from Ohio State Univeristy looked at the effects of curcumin supplmementation on vascular health. |
 | September 25, 2012 A Cochrane meta-analysis on the metabolic effects of adding 2 grams of cinnamon a day. Researchers analyzed the results of ten clinical trials that involved 577 participants. |
 | September 12, 2012 Iranian researchers looked at the effects of cinnamon on blood glucose and other metabolic factors. |
 | August 12, 2012 Thai researchers looked at whether adding curcumin (from turmeric) affected insulin response, inflammation, and other metabolic factors. |
 | July 6, 2012 A clinical trial that looked at cinnamon supplementation in Chinese men and women. |
 | June 20, 2012 A test tube study compared dried herb antioxidant values before and after cooking. |
 | June 4, 2012 Researchers from the UK analyzed the effect of active compounds in chili and red peppers and their affect on weight management. |
| May 12, 2012 UK researchers analyze the effect of cinnamon and glycemic control. |
| May 8, 2012 Researchers at Columbia University tested whether adding ginger to a breakfast meal affected metabolic factors in overweight men. |
 | April 10, 2012 Japanese researchers look at the cardiovascular biomarkers after exercise and curcurmin (from turmeric) supplementation. |
 | April 6, 2012 Researchers from UC Davis looked at the absorption of quercitin from apple peel and dried onion powder. |
 | April 4, 2012 Natural Standards reviews the potential health benefits of saffron. |
 | April 2, 2012 Natural Standards reviews the potential health benefits of cinnamon. |
 | March 26, 2012 A review of plants, including spices and herbs, and cognitive function. |
| March 16, 2012 Indian researchers conducted a pilot study on curcumin (from turmeric) and its effects on pain and inflammation. |
| March 15, 2012 Indian researchers discuss the potential of plants (including spices and herbs) to help with blood glucose. |
 | March 13, 2012 British researchers looked at the effects of rosemary aroma on cognition and memory. |
 | March 1, 2012 British researchers discuss tarragon including its traditional uses, active compounds, and research studies. |
 | February 28, 2012 Researchers from Thailand looked at the effects of curcumin supplementation on antioxidant and blood lipid levels. |
| February 23, 2012 A review of plant extracts (including spices and herbs) and brain health. |
| January 31, 2012 A clinical trial looked at the effects of garlic extract supplementation on immune function. |
 | January 24, 2012 Researchers from Purdue University looked at the evidence of consumption of active compounds from red and chili peppers and energy balance. |
| January 20, 2012 Research on the effects of dried ginger extract on cognition in middle aged Thai women. |
 | December 14, 2011 A clinical trial found that preschoolers were more likely to eat vegetables when ranch dip was added. |
| November 17, 2011 A review of research on spices, appetite, and energy balance. |
| November 14, 2011 A systematic review analyzed whether ginger supplementation affected pain in clinical trials. |
| November 10, 2011 UCLA researchers compare Anioxidant Values of dried, paste, and fresh varieties of nine common herbs (basil, chili, cilantro, dill, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, oregano, and parsley) and one herb mixture (Italian Herbs). |
 | October 24, 2011 A small, crossover study looked at the effects of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum on blood glucose and other metabolic factors. |
| October 22, 2011 A review on the potential health benefits of spices and brain health/cognition. |
 | October 18, 2011 A small study on rosemary consumption and the effects on cognition. |
 | September 30, 2011 Analysis of the effects of herbs (including fenugreek and cinnamon) on blood glucose. |
| August 20, 2011 A review of the potential health benefits of ginger. |
| August 18, 2011 A review of the potential health benefits of red pepper. |
| July 20, 2011 An MSI funded study that reviews the potential health benefits of cinnamon. |
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