Company to maximize world-class EU-GMP operations Optimi Health Corp. (Optimi), a homegrown, Canadian company producing natural, scalable, and accessible mushroom formulations for transformational human experiences, has submitted a request with Health Canada for an amendment to its Controlled Substances Dealer’s License. The amendment would enable the company to synthesize, process and distribute pharmaceutical grade 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”), among other substances, at its Princeton, British Columbia facility. With the company’s main capital expenditure now completed, it will ..read more

Can peppermint make you smarter? Peppermint has long been known for its ability to improve memory and concentration. Its benefits have been so well-established that it has been used as a flavoring for foods, beverages, and medications for centuries. Similarly, it's believed that peppermint leaves were first chewed by Native Americans when travelling through rough terrain. One of the most widely utilized herbs on the planet, peppermint was used for centuries as a natural stimulant. Today, we use it in aromatherapy treatments to promote relaxation and calmness. It contains menthol, which acts as ..read more

Bleeding Heart (Pacific) Dicentra formosa Papaveraceae family Common Names Pacific Bleeding Heart, Pacific Bleedinghearts, Western Bleedingheart Parts Used Roots; harvest root when the plant is in flower. The flowers are fragrant and can be used to make a flower essence. The leaves are somewhat toxic. Herbal Actions Anodyne, hypnotic, nervine, analgesic. Energetics Acrid taste, cooling, astringent. Other Varieties There are other varieties of bleeding hearts in the eastern US and native to Siberia, Korea, Japan and Northern China of different genus and species. Other bleeding hearts are NOT us ..read more

Nation's Largest Ketamine Therapy Provider to Cover Out-Of-Pocket Costs for Veterans Experiencing Treatment-resistant Depression, PTSD and Anxiety Ketamine Wellness Centers (KWC), the largest ketamine therapy provider in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Delic Holdings Corp ("Delic") announced a new partnership with the Veterans Administration (VA) in Arizona. Veterans suffering from treatment-resistant depression, PTSD and anxiety will have access to ketamine therapy at the KWC Arizona clinics in Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa-Gilbert at no out-of-pocket cost with prior authorization from the VA. This n ..read more

Kalmegh (andrographis paniculata) is one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for the immune system. It has numerous therapeutic characteristics and can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Kalmegh is prepared from several herbs and plants: Amalaki, Terminalia chebula, Vibhitaki, Ashwagandha, Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), with special procedures based on Ayurvedic texts. It contains bioactive compounds including alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids and tannins which show antimicrobial activity against several pathogens that cause upper respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, and lung ..read more

New publication provides in-depth assessment of analytical methods to authenticate ginkgo leaf extracts The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) announced the publication of a new Laboratory Guidance Document (LGD) on ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaf extracts. Ginkgo leaf extracts are widely used around the globe to improve mental performance, for circulatory issues such as peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and for vertigo and tinnitus. In the United States, ginkgo leaf extract dietary supplements have been consistently among the 25 top-selling herbal supplements with ..read more

Heroic Hearts Project, a nonprofit connecting military Veterans struggling with trauma to psychedelic therapy options, and Fireside Project, a nonprofit helping people minimize risks and fulfill the potential of psychedelic experiences, have announced a partnership that will help ensure Veterans processing past psychedelic experiences may receive free, confidential peer support by phone and text message from other Veterans on the Psychedelic Peer Support Line. "We are excited to work with Fireside Project in developing the veteran-focused Equity Initiative which will be an important step towar ..read more

Ginkgo Biloba (ginkgo) is a tree that is indigenous to China that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It has several health benefits, including improving memory, circulation, and brain function. Ginkgo leaf extract is one of the most investigated herbs on the planet, as there are over 1,000 published studies on its effectiveness in treating various conditions. Ginkgo is popular among those who have circulatory problems because of diabetes or high blood pressure. If you are experiencing any of these issues, you might benefit from it. It is also used to tr ..read more

Positive early signals seen in two investigator-initiated studies presented at the Society of Biological Psychiatry Annual Meeting in New Orleans COMPASS Pathways (COMPASS), a mental health care company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, announced that positive data from two investigator-initiated studies demonstrating the potential of COMP360 psilocybin therapy in anorexia nervosa and severe treatment-resistant depression was presented at the Society of Biological Psychiatry Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The first study looked at the safet ..read more

Lophos Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a Canadian psychedelic research company focused on peyote and its derivatives such as mescaline. Peyote, an endangered plant species with a long history of therapeutic use, has legal status in Canada, but mescaline, a powerful psychedelic molecule derived from the plant, remains a Schedule 3 controlled substance. At their facility, Lophos Pharma will research improved cultivation techniques, while evaluating a path to market for sustainably grown, peyote-based natural health products (NHPs). "Our goal is to provide a sustainable source of peyote that is res ..read more