Background The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton, Ericaceae) is native to North America. It was highly valued by native Americans and later by colonists for its medicinal and nutritional benefits. The current use of fruits of cranberry is predominantly for the prevention of urinary tract … [Read more...] about Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections: Cochrane Systematic review
90th Birthday of ESCOP´s Supervising Editor Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kubelka
On February 18th, 2025, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kubelka, who continuously serves ESCOP as a supervising editor since more than 25 years, celebrated his 90th birthday. The Board of the Austrian Association of Phytotherapy (ÖGPHYT) organized a surprise party on the occasion of this jubilee. More than 20 … [Read more...] about 90th Birthday of ESCOP´s Supervising Editor Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kubelka
First ESCOP Meeting in 2025, Karlsruhe (Germany)
The first 2025 meeting of the ESCOP Board and the ESCOP Scientific Committee took place in Karlsruhe at the headquarters of the company Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG. The delegates visited the manufacturing plant during the morning shift. Dr. Martin Burkard, Vice President of Global Medical … [Read more...] about First ESCOP Meeting in 2025, Karlsruhe (Germany)
ESCOP, new Chair and Co-Chair
As a result of the Annual General Meeting of ESCOP in Utrecht (NL), Dr. Evelyn Wolfram (Switzerland) and Prof. Dr. Anna-Rita Bilia (Italy) have been elected as Chair and Co-Chair. ESCOP is deeply grateful to Prof. Liselotte Krenn our long-term Chair, for her incredible commitment and the many … [Read more...] about ESCOP, new Chair and Co-Chair
Webinar: Evidence-based information in Phytotherapy: The ESCOP monograph Passiflorae Herba
Online: November 12th 2024; 16:00 (CET) Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liselotte Krenn Member of the ESCOP Board and Sci. Comm. and of the Board of the Austrian Society of Phytotherapy Lecturer of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy This webinar* is aimed at university students, especially those … [Read more...] about Webinar: Evidence-based information in Phytotherapy: The ESCOP monograph Passiflorae Herba
Workshop: Real-world data for the use of herbal medicinal products in children
Photography: Dr. Nico Symma During the International Congress on Natural Products Research in Krakow, Poland, a Workshop "Real-world data to document the use of phytopharmaceuticals in children“ took place on 14 July 2024. The workshop was organized by the GA Foundation Plants for Health (GA … [Read more...] about Workshop: Real-world data for the use of herbal medicinal products in children