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Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts

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Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s chief innovation officer, examines the changing field of ethnobotany, from cultural study to chemical analysis. Discover the difference between fresh herbs and herbal extracts, and how botanicals can be standardized for naturopathic uses.

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne HealthTech: The study of ethnobotany [3:24]
  • How Indigenous people built early medical systems by experimenting with plant compounds in everyday life [6:10]
  • Why standardized herbal extracts makes botanical supplements more accessible [13:53]
  • The importance of quality analytical methods when testing botanical products [17:05]
  • Questions from the community [22:44]
    • History of FDA regulation in herbal medicine [23:00]
    • Difference between an herb and a botanical [28:00]
    • How to determine which botanical supplements are right for you [29:16]
      • The academic pathway naturopathy experts take [30:35]
    • What's the difference between a botanical versus an extract versus a phytochemical? [33:43]
    • Do labels have to list everything in a product? [40:10]

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s chief innovation officer, examines the changing field of ethnobotany, from cultural study to chemical analysis. Discover the difference between fresh herbs and herbal extracts, and how botanicals can be standardized for naturopathic uses.

Rundown

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne HealthTech: The study of ethnobotany [3:24]
  • How Indigenous people built early medical systems by experimenting with plant compounds in everyday life [6:10]
  • Why standardized herbal extracts makes botanical supplements more accessible [13:53]
  • The importance of quality analytical methods when testing botanical products [17:05]
  • Questions from the community [22:44]
    • History of FDA regulation in herbal medicine [23:00]
    • Difference between an herb and a botanical [28:00]
    • How to determine which botanical supplements are right for you [29:16]
      • The academic pathway naturopathy experts take [30:35]
    • What's the difference between a botanical versus an extract versus a phytochemical? [33:43]
    • Do labels have to list everything in a product? [40:10]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to More Content

Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  continue reading

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