Classical representation of the Roman god Janus with two faces. Waltham Abbey Church (Essex, UK). Dear Friends of ESCOP, The year is already progressing fast, and January has already passed. The month of January takes its name from Janus, the Roman god with two faces, one looking to … [Read more...] about Letter from the chair, 5/2/2026
Zingiberis rhizoma (Ginger) – Online consultation
Reference: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Zingiberis rhizoma (Ginger). Exeter: ESCOP; 2026. Download monograph … [Read more...] about Zingiberis rhizoma (Ginger) – Online consultation
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ESCOP Webinar
🗓️ Online: March 4th, 2026, 16:00 h (CET) Regulatory framework for herbal medicinal products in Europe, including their quality assurance: An update Speaker Dr. Barbara Steinhoff. Pharmacist, member of the ESCOP board, and co-chair of the ESCOP Scientific Committee. Registration forms and … [Read more...] about ESCOP Webinar
The example of ginger: influences on the results of clinical studies
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe; Zingiberis rhizoma) is worldwide used not only as spice in foods and beverages, but is also ingredient in numerous food supplements and herbal medicinal products. Due to the huge number of published studies on this herbal drug from 2008 to 2025, a revision of … [Read more...] about The example of ginger: influences on the results of clinical studies
ESCOP in Spain on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of SEFIT
The Spanish ESCOP member - Sociedad Española de Fitoterapia (SEFIT) celebrated its 25th anniversary with the 13th Congreso de Fitoterapia. The international congress took place November 6th to 9th at the Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació at the Universitat de Barcelona. More than … [Read more...] about ESCOP in Spain on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of SEFIT