This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by a true seasoned expertise of the natural product and dietary supplement world, Holly E. Johnson. With a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy and an accumulated 25+ years of experience in botanicals research, Holly holds the esteemed role of Chief Science Officer for an organization that is very near and dear to Mountain Rose's heart—American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Join Thomas and our special guest host / Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Steven Yeager, as they sit down with Holly for a fun-loving and educational interview on the importance of scientific perspectives within herbalism and the natural products industry. Be sure to check out the links included below and get registered for the upcoming FREE virtual event: AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation on 1/16/2025!

As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are invaluable to our podcast. Please send us an email at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover within the vast world of herbalism next.

Learn more about Holly E. Johnson!

🌱 Holly E. Johnson serves as Chief Science Officer for the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)and has a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy with over 25 years of experience in botanicals research. In her role as Chief Science Officer, Holly provides individualized scientific guidance to AHPA members and contributes to the advancement of science, technology, and research in the dietary supplement and natural products industries. Dr. Johnson is an active expert volunteer in standards setting for AOAC International in foods, dietary supplements, and botanicals; and also serves on expert panels for US Pharmacopeia (USP), as well as other industry advisory boards and working groups.

Learn more about the upcoming AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation!

AHPA's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals (AHPA ERB Foundation) was established as a 501(c)3 foundation to advance education, research, and best practices for the herbal products industry.

Join them for the AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11am PT | 2pm ET to learn more about this unique aspect of AHPA's operations and the projects currently supported by ERB Foundation funding!

🎟️ Click here to register for the FREE event: AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation

Want to engage with the AHPA and herbal community? Check out some of the available AHPA resource links below!

🗂️ AHPA Resource Page

⛑️ Botanical Safety Handbook

🌿 AHPA Botanical Congress

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