Mark Blumenthal, PhD

Mark Blumenthal, PhD, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas, and editor of its publication, HerbalGram. HerbalGram.org

Kratom: A Deadly Natural Painkiller

Kratom: A Deadly Natural Painkiller

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | February 1, 2018

Kratom is promoted as a natural plant-based painkiller that can even help people get off opioids. But it can be deadly.

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

New Comfrey Ointment May Relieve Back Pain and Arthritis Symptoms…Safely

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | May 27, 2015

Can modern science turn an ancient healing herb with potentially dangerous toxicity into a safe salve? That was the goal…

Top 5 Natural Inflammation Fighters

Top 5 Natural Inflammation Fighters

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | July 7, 2014

The best herbal remedies for arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. More and more is being learned about the harmful effects…

Pycnogenol: Natural Anti-Inflammatory Few Know About
Cardiovascular Disease

Pycnogenol: Natural Anti-Inflammatory Few Know About

Mark Blumenthal, PhD | June 4, 2014

Pycnogenol Helps Heart Health, Diabetes Control, Menopause Relief and More Growing abundantly in the South of France is the French…