Medicinal plants

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Skyclarys, Omaveloxolone, Status: Opinion

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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The active substance of Skyclarys is omaveloxolone (ATC code: not yet assigned).

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  • The active substance of Skyclarys is omaveloxolone (ATC code: not yet assigned).
  • Omaveloxolone activates the Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway which is involved in the cellular response to oxidative stress.
  • The full indication is:
    Skyclarys is indicated for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.
  • Detailed recommendations for the use of this product will be described in the summary of product characteristics (SmPC), which will be published in the European public assessment report (EPAR) and made available in all official European Union languages after the marketing authorisation has been granted by the European Commission.

Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC): 20-22 November 2023, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 20 November 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC): 20-22 November 2023

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Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC): 20-22 November 2023
The Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) is the committee that is responsible for preparing the Agency's opinions on questions relating to herbal medicines.
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Herbals With a Purpose: Garden of Life Introduces New Collection of Herbal Supplements

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden of Life, the carbon-neutral leader in supplements made from clean, traceable, non-GMO ingredients, introduced an all-new Herbals collection. The collection includes six innovative products expertly developed to deliver targeted herbal solutions.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden of Life, the carbon-neutral leader in supplements made from clean, traceable, non-GMO ingredients, introduced an all-new Herbals collection.
  • The collection includes six innovative products expertly developed to deliver targeted herbal solutions.
  • Garden of Life Herbals are rooted in nature and curated by science, providing consumers clinically studied ingredients and targeted, effective formulas that seamlessly fit into any daily regimen.
  • "Convenience meets effectiveness with our new Herbals line," said Mandy McCarthy, general manager of Garden of Life.

Abstrax Unveils the Intriguing Chemistry Behind Savory Cannabis Aromas

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abstrax, the leader in botanical flavor technology, has released a new white paper that reveals paradigm-shifting insights into the origins of chemical and savory aromas in cannabis strains. Their latest research sheds more light on the complexity of cannabis aroma profiles and the specific compounds that influence them. Despite common belief, terpenes aren't responsible for the quintessentially dank or exotic aromas of cannabis.

Key Points: 
  • TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abstrax , the leader in botanical flavor technology, has released a new white paper that reveals paradigm-shifting insights into the origins of chemical and savory aromas in cannabis strains.
  • Despite common belief, terpenes aren't responsible for the quintessentially dank or exotic aromas of cannabis.
  • - Max Koby, CEO of Abstrax
    The chemical/savory varieties of cannabis, known for their unique and pungent aromas, have their olfactory roots in a compound known as skatole.
  • For more information about Abstrax and its groundbreaking research into cannabis aromas, visit https://abstraxtech.com/blogs/learn/the-science-of-exotic-cannabis-funky... .

HARMONY BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES POSITIVE TOPLINE DATA FROM PHASE 2 SIGNAL DETECTION STUDY EVALUATING PITOLISANT IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY TYPE 1

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HRMY) today announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 signal detection study evaluating the safety and efficacy of pitolisant in adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HRMY) today announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 signal detection study evaluating the safety and efficacy of pitolisant in adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).
  • "In addition, a positive signal for pitolisant has been demonstrated for fatigue, suggesting it could be a potential new treatment option for this symptom as well.
  • "The positive signals from this Phase 2 study are very encouraging, and support pitolisant as a potential treatment option for DM1."
  • This Phase 2 signal detection study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults ages 18-65 with DM1.

VemoHerb Is Setting a New Standard for Supplements

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health and wellness is a broad industry with countless companies offering consumers an endless selection of supplement options. While there is no end to the number of products available, though, none of these have the veteran presence and ongoing consistency of VemoHerb. The Bulgarian nutraceutical brand has existed since before the turn of the century and has spent the intervening time developing the greatest closed-loop vitamin production cycle in the world.

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  • While there is no end to the number of products available, though, none of these have the veteran presence and ongoing consistency of VemoHerb.
  • "Our company is built on the blessings of our own rich and diverse native flora," says company co-owner Vasil Zlatev.
  • This careful, science-backed process ensures that each VemoHerb product is not just potent and pure.
  • It is a fresh set of lofty expectations that lines up with the company's enduring motto of providing "premium quality for all."

Neogen® Launches Highly Sensitive Quantitative ELISA Assay for the Detection of Walnut Allergens

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LANSING, Mich., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has released its innovative Veratox® VIP assay for the detection of walnut, the third assay in Neogen's Veratox VIP line of enhanced quantitative ELISA products.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has released its innovative Veratox® VIP assay for the detection of walnut, the third assay in Neogen's Veratox VIP line of enhanced quantitative ELISA products.
  • The new Veratox VIP for Walnut allergen test demonstrates robust performance across sample types while maintaining the simple testing methodology of the Veratox product line.
  • "Given the highly sensitive nature of the new Veratox VIP for Walnut assay, producers can be confident in Neogen's strong commitment to food safety and quality."
  • This innovative quantitative test demonstrates excellent specificity down to 0.15 ppm walnut protein, one of the lowest detection concentrations for an ELISA kit.

Turning the Tide in Compliance Testing: An Ohio Cannabis Cultivator's Success with the CX-1000 Cannabis Decontamination System

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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A newly published case study from VJ Scientific details how Farkas Farms, a family-owned craft cannabis company in Ohio, faced challenges from compliance testing failure despite maintaining top-tier cultivation practices.

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  • A newly published case study from VJ Scientific details how Farkas Farms, a family-owned craft cannabis company in Ohio, faced challenges from compliance testing failure despite maintaining top-tier cultivation practices.
  • In search of a solution, Farkas Farms discovered VJ Scientific's CX-1000, a patent-pending X-ray-based Cannabis Decontamination System that seamlessly integrated into their processes.
  • The CX-1000's dual X-ray sources, increased processing capacity, and ease of operation offered a fresh approach to cannabis decontamination.
  • The success achieved by Farkas Farms underscores the game-changing nature of VJ Scientific's CX-1000 and the company's commitment to transformative solutions.

Curio Wellness Certified Through Good Agriculture Collection Practices (GACP)

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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TIMONIUM, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio Wellness, a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator of health and wellness products has achieved completion of their Good Agriculture Collection Practices (GACP) certification. The World Health Organization-supported certification process is designed to ensure plant medicine companies employ proper quality, efficacy, and safety standards.

Key Points: 
  • Market-leading innovator of cannabis products and technology maintains quality standard of excellence through rigorous, independent certification process
    TIMONIUM, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio Wellness , a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator of health and wellness products has achieved completion of their Good Agriculture Collection Practices (GACP) certification.
  • Curio Wellness is an established leader in operational excellence, devoted to providing adult-use consumers and medical patients with safe cannabis products and unparalleled quality.
  • Curio Wellness underwent audits of its quality, maintenance, operational systems, and agricultural practices, which were all deemed exceptional.
  • For more information on Curio Wellness products, partnerships, and manufacturing efforts, please visit https://curiowellness.com/ .

Beard Bros Pharms Expand Product Offering with "RSO in a Bottle"

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Beard Bros RSO in a Bottle are available in High-THC, High-CBD, and Nighttime (high CBN) tinctures.

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  • Beard Bros RSO in a Bottle are available in High-THC, High-CBD, and Nighttime (high CBN) tinctures.
  • Beard Bros launched pure RSO in 2013 in California's Medical market and 2018 in the CA Adult-Use market.
  • They recognized the importance of offering various consumption methods for people looking for alternatives to smoking/vaping.
  • And that is exactly what Beard Bros has accomplished with the introduction of their RSO in a Bottle."