TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers managed to produce a new type of probiotic sugar-free marmalade which contains herbs.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study has been conducted by the Iranian scientists on brown seaweed which has led to the production of a high-quality moisturizing cream.

TEHRAN (ANA)- An exhibition of the latest achievements of technologists in the field of medicinal plants is due to be held on the sidelines of the 12th National Congress of Medicinal Plants at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on June 11-12.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Toronto discovered that furanodienone (FDN), a compound in ginger, binds to the pregnane X receptor (PXR) to reduce colon inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

TEHRAN (ANA)- Findings suggest a safe, inexpensive, and effective pathway for allergists to treat children who already tolerate at least half a peanut.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study from Nagoya University found that luteolin, an antioxidant in vegetables, helps prevent hair graying by preserving endothelin expression and melanocyte activity.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A member of the faculty of the Aerospace Research Institute, with the support of the National Science Foundation of Iran, succeeded in acquiring the technical know-how of in vitro propagation and cell suspension cultivation to produce the anti-cancer compound physalin from the Chinese Lantern (Alkekengi) plant.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The market capacity of Iran's herbal and traditional medicine for the next Persian calendar year (to start on March 21) is estimated at nearly 13-15 billion dollars, an official said.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran has succeeded in making a herbal product to treat knee arthritis with no side effects and no trace of pain.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a herbal rodenticide which is free of any chemical toxins.