US Sales of Herbal Supplements Increase by 9.7% in 2021

Near-record retail sales growth continues to be driven largely by pandemic-related wellness concerns, including immune and digestive health, mood support, and energy

Herb Expert Christopher Hobbs Donates 1636 Edition of Gerard’s Historic Herbal to ABC

Herbal Supplement Sales in US Increase by Record-Breaking 17.3% in 2020

Sales of immune health, stress relief, and heart health supplements grow during COVID-19 pandemic

Maca and Andrographis Adoptions Support ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

US Sales of Herbal Supplements Increase by 8.6% in 2019

Plants in Peril: Climate Crisis Threatens Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Herbal Supplement Sales in US Increased by 9.4% in 2018

Senna

Cassia angustifolia and Cassia senna (syn. Cassia acutifolia, Senna alexandrina)

Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Herbal Supplement Sales in US Increased 8.5% in 2017, Topping $8 Billion

Herbal Supplement Sales in US Increase 7.7% in 2016 Consumer preferences shifting toward ingredients with general wellness benefits, driving growth of adaptogens and digestive health products

Sales of Herbal Dietary Supplements in US Increased 7.5% in 2015 Consumers spent $6.92 billion on herbal supplements in 2015, marking the 12th consecutive year of growth

Maca Madness: Chinese Herb Smugglers Create Chaos in the Peruvian Andes Consequences for the market, consumers, and local farming communities

Dr. Oz’s “Miracle” Herbal Weight-Loss Products: The Senate Hearing, Advertising Regulations, and Science behind the Claims

New Analyses Fuel Controversy Over ‘Dendrobium Extract’-Containing Sports Supplements: Experts and officials question the legality, source, and safety of what some call the new DMAA

Rooted in History: The Story of ABC’s Case Mill Homestead

American Herbalists Guild Welcomes New Executive Director and Journal Editor

IT Consultant Profile: Eric “Rick” Valdez