February 2012 - Brazilian scientists present a comprehensive review of the folk uses and pharmacological properties of neotropical medicinal plant "guacatonga"

January 2012 - Recent studies in Argentina suggest that "Yerba Mate" (Ilex paraguariensis) consumption is associated with higher bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

January 2012 - US scientists present a comprehensive review of the antidiarrheal compound isolated from Croton lechleri

December 2011 - Quassia amara extract is tested in nicotine-streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats

December 2011 - "Mate" may induce anorexic effects by direct induction of satiety and by stimulation of GLP-1 secretion and modulation of serum leptin levels.

November 2011 - A pilot clinical study shows that mate tea improves glycemic and lipid profiles of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes individuals.

November 2011 - Recent study analyses in vitro activity of dentifrices containing the hydroalcoholic extract of the ripe fruit of Eugenia uniflora on cariogenic bacteria.

November 2011 - Oral administration of quillaja saponin in humans and mice stimulated chemotaxis and phagocytosis in macrophages.

October 2011 - Yacon root flour demonstrates its beneficial effects on diabetes-associated hyperlipidemia in experimental animals.

October 2011 - Recent studies have focused on the effects of Uncaria tomentosa on diabetes, immunity, and side effects of chemotherapy in cancer