Ethnobotany

SEAN SHERMAN, INDIGENOUS FOOD ACTIVIST AND AWARD-WINNING CHEF, NAMED TO TIME'S LIST OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME has named Sean Sherman , award-winning chef and advocate for Indigenous foodways, to the 2023 TIME 100 , its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME has named Sean Sherman , award-winning chef and advocate for Indigenous foodways, to the 2023 TIME 100 , its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
  • Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe, is a leader in the movement to revitalize Indigenous food systems.
  • The TIME 100 list, now in its twentieth year, recognizes the impact, innovation and achievement of the world's most influential individuals.
  • Chef Sean Sherman is an award-winning chef, educator, author and Indigenous food advocate and activist.

Anthropologist Wade Davis to Join Dimensions Algonquin Highlands for the opening of ASCEND + Retreat

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Monday, February 27, 2023

This also marks the official opening of Dimensions Algonquin Highlands to the public on May 18, 2023.

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  • This also marks the official opening of Dimensions Algonquin Highlands to the public on May 18, 2023.
  • In an intimate group setting, Davis will educate Dimensions guests on plant medicine and ancient wisdom, while exploring the elegant synergy of cannabis and cacao terpenes.
  • The all-inclusive, four-night retreat featuring Davis will run from Thursday, May 18, 2023 through Monday, May 22, 2023.
  • Included in the four-night all-inclusive retreat are private luxury accommodations, all programmed activities, and organic meals prepared daily to suit all dietary needs by Dimensions Algonquin Highlands Executive Chef Miriam Echeverria.

Psoriasis Action Month: Codex Beauty Labs Awarded National Psoriasis Foundation's Seal of Recognition for Complete Antü Skin Barrier Repair Collection

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

"We are thrilled that four more of our products in fact the complete Ant Skin Barrier Repair Collection have been recognized as safe to use for the roughly 8 million people in the United States who suffer from psoriasis.

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  • "We are thrilled that four more of our products in fact the complete Ant Skin Barrier Repair Collection have been recognized as safe to use for the roughly 8 million people in the United States who suffer from psoriasis.
  • The National Psoriasis Foundation is doing incredible work helping those with psoriasis get the treatment, education and support they need," says Dr. Barbara Paldus, CEO, Codex Beauty Labs.
  • "At Codex Beauty Labs, we are dedicated to clinically proven, sustainable skincare focused on protecting and restoring the skin barrier while supporting the microbiome."
  • The additional Codex Beauty Labs products that have earned the Seal of Recognition are Ant Skin Barrier Night Cream, Ant Brightening Eye Cream, Ant Toning Radiance Mist and Ant Refreshing Gel Cleanser.

ABC Presents 2022 Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award to Emily Ruff

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

I am humbled to be the 2022 recipient of the ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award, Ruff wrote (email, March 16, 2022).

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  • I am humbled to be the 2022 recipient of the ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award, Ruff wrote (email, March 16, 2022).
  • I was delighted to hear that Emily Ruff has been awarded the ABC Herbal Community Builder Award, Gladstar wrote (email, March 17, 2022).
  • Mark Blumenthal, ABC founder and executive director, wrote: I am pleased to choose Emily as the recipient of this years ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award.
  • The 2022 ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award was presented at the 17th Annual ABC Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2022, in Anaheim, California, during Natural Products Expo West.

Professor Guido Pauli Receives ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) recently presented the 2022 ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award to Guido F. Pauli, PhD, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the Norman R. Farnsworth Professor of Pharmacognosy at the UIC College of Pharmacy.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) recently presented the 2022 ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award to Guido F. Pauli, PhD, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the Norman R. Farnsworth Professor of Pharmacognosy at the UIC College of Pharmacy.
  • Receiving the ABC Farnsworth research award is particularly special, as ABC and its community share the same passion for plants that has driven and continues to drive my research, he said.
  • Pauli was named the Norman R. Farnsworth Professor of Pharmacognosy in 2017 and became a UIC Distinguished Professor in 2019.
  • Pauli explained that his research focuses on innovating methodology for botanical quality control and enhancing collaborative botanical research.

President and Co-Founder of the Schultes Center for Amazonian Ethnobotanical Research Joins Luminous Mind Inc. Scientific Advisor Network

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Founded in 2021, Luminous Mind Inc. has assembled an experienced team of drug hunters who discover and develop new medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders.

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  • Founded in 2021, Luminous Mind Inc. has assembled an experienced team of drug hunters who discover and develop new medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Louis Herlands, Ph.D., CEO, said, "Mike Maki joins our Luminous Mind Inc.
  • Now to the business of creating treatments for those suffering from intractable neuropsychiatric illnesses with the Luminous Mind Inc.
  • About - The Richard EvansSchultes Center for Amazonian Ethnobotanical Research:
    The Schultes Center is a non-profit dedicated to preserving and advancing ethnobotany in one of the planet's most biodiverse regions.

Numinus Appoints New Bioscience Advisors to Advance IP Development

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

"We are delighted to welcome these experts to our advisory team," said Sharan Sidhu, Numinus' Science Officer and General Manager.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome these experts to our advisory team," said Sharan Sidhu, Numinus' Science Officer and General Manager.
  • "These appointments point to the rigour of the research and development that Numinus has already completed and indicate the compelling IP strategy and milestones we anticipate in 2022 and beyond.
  • We look forward to gathering strategic insights from our advisors to help us advance our project pipeline."
  • The new Bioscience Advisory Board will contribute strategically to advancing Numinus' IP strategy, including product development and clinical trial activities out of the Company's Health Canada-licensed research facility, Numinus Bioscience.

Dr. Plant Successfully Entered the COSME Flagship Store in Japan

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2021) - Recently, Dr. Plant entered the flagship store of COSME, the largest cosmetics specialty store in Tokyo, Japan, whereby "Chinese alpine plants" once again attracted great attention.

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  • Tokyo, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2021) - Recently, Dr. Plant entered the flagship store of COSME, the largest cosmetics specialty store in Tokyo, Japan, whereby "Chinese alpine plants" once again attracted great attention.
  • From the opening of a single-brand store in Japan to the appearance of alpine plant skin care products in the COSME flagship store, the international development of Dr. Plant has made positive progress.
  • Dr. Plant products displayed in the COSME flagship store, the largest cosmetics store in Tokyo, Japan
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    In the process of international development, Dr. Plant has always focused on high-quality products in overseas markets, and conquered skeptical overseas consumers with high-quality alpine plant products.
  • With the official launch in the COSME flagship store in Tokyo, Japan, the international development of Dr. Plant has reached a new breakthrough, demonstrating the brand strength of "making the world fall in love with Chinese cosmetics".

SLANG Worldwide Launches O.pen Cured Resin Products in Florida through Strategic Partnership with Trulieve

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

O.pen Cured Resin will be available exclusively at 73 Trulieve dispensaries across Florida

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  • Chris Driessen, CEO, said, "Trulieve has differentiated itself as a key player in the Florida market and we are thrilled to expand our existing partnership with them to bring more SLANG products to medical cannabis patients in the state.
  • O.pen Cured Resin is the second SLANG product to be offered in Florida under its strategic partnership with Trulieve, in addition to O.pen Cured Resin batteries and cartridges.
  • O.pen Cured Resin products will be available for purchase at all 73 of Trulieve's licensed dispensaries across Florida, with plans to offer the product in additional markets where it operates.
  • We're thrilled to offer O.pen Cured Resin to patients and consumers who have come to expect best-in-class products at our dispensaries."

True Residential Debuts a Serene New Juniper Hue to the Build Your True Program of Custom Finishes and Hardware

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Monday, February 8, 2021

OFallon, MO, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Residential , a luxury home refrigeration brand with commercial DNA, is introducing a serene deep/blue gray hue to its Build Your True program of custom finishes and hardware.

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  • OFallon, MO, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Residential , a luxury home refrigeration brand with commercial DNA, is introducing a serene deep/blue gray hue to its Build Your True program of custom finishes and hardware.
  • Aptly named Juniper, the calming new color addition conjures up images of aromatic Juniper berries, spirits, and the Juniper treeoften used as a symbol of love and protection.
  • Juniper, a particularly gorgeous yet soothing hue, is lauded for its versatility and enduring appeal.
  • Together with complementary hardware options that include Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Pewter, Gold, and Chromethe design possibilities exemplify the True brand experience.