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Dr. Johnson is a tenured associate Professor and licensed Pharmacist. He earned his PharmD and PhD at the University of Wisconsin where he also completed a clinical research fellowship evaluating different plants for medicinal uses.
His research has led to more than 45 publications and published related to plant medicine. He has presented some of his research findings at international scientific meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
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What makes ginger smell good?
The root of ginger, or also known as the rhizome, contains many … Read more...
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What is the active ingredient in Devil’s claw?
Devil’s claw is most commonly used for relieving back pain and pain … Read more...
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Is Devil’s claw safe?
Devil’s claw is a flowering plant that in the sesame family with … Read more...
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Does Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense) help relieve arthritis?
Boswellia has a long history of use in south Asia, sespecially in … Read more...
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What is the active ingredient in ginger?
If someone asks what is the active ingredient in a plant my … Read more...
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Does Jujube fruit help improve sleep and anxiety?
Jujube is a small shrub-like plant native to Asian and Australia and … Read more...
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Do antioxidants lower high blood pressure? – results of a new clinical study in France
There has been evidence to suggest that fruit and vegetable consumption can … Read more...
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Does coenzyme Q10 help irritable bowel disease – results of a new clinical trial
Irritable bowel disease is becoming more and more common throughout the world.… Read more...
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Clinical trial finds promising results using Muskroot for PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition affecting many women, who experience recurrent … Read more...
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Case report of pokeweed promoting recovery from Japanese encephalitis infection
Japanese encephalitis is a serious infection that can be transmitted by mosquitoes … Read more...
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8 South African plants identified with Anti-Parkinson activity
Of the more than 30,000 flowering plants found in South Africait is … Read more...
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What are the health benefits of myrtle?
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub known for its … Read more...
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Does plant medicine work for anxiety?
Anxiety is a persistent problem that is estimated to impact more than … Read more...
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Is cumin safe to take for long periods of time?
Cumin appears to be a safe and well tolerated spice that is … Read more...
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How does saw palmetto work for enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Saw palmetto has been used for hundreds of years by the Native … Read more...
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Double blind placebo controlled trial tests myrtle in patients with HPV infection
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Do flavonoids help relieve osteoarthritis symptoms?
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How do growing seasons change the amount of polyphenols in your apples?
