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The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) participates in the European Herbal Health Products Summit 2026 on February 25 in Brussels, organized by the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA) and Pharma Deutschland, with the presentation "Herbal medicinal and … [Read more...] about ESCOP in the European Herbal Health Products Summit 2026

ESCOP is deeply saddened to announce that our long-standing and highly valued member of the Scientific Committee, Dr Marijke Frater-Schröder, passed away on 19 January 2026 in Ebnat-Kappel at the age of 85 Dr. Frater-Schröder was a chemist and scientist of exceptional breadth, intellectual … [Read more...] about Obituary – Dr. Marijke Frater (1940–2026)

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

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

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