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
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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
“No news are good news” – a personal letter from the Chair of ESCOP
ESCOPs News October 2025 Dear friends of ESCOP – there is a saying “No news are good news” – This old proverb can be traced back to Herodotus, who in times of war understood it to mean: no message at least meant that no misfortune had occurred. In later centuries, this wisdom continued to offer … [Read more...] about “No news are good news” – a personal letter from the Chair of ESCOP
“Gut Feelings: Modern Insights into Digestive Health, Bitters & Your Patients”
FREE Webinar ● Thursday 24th July 2025 ● 9 am Frankfurt | 2 pm Jakarta | 5 pm Sydney | 7 pm Auckland Speakers and talks (15 minutes each talk): - "Butterflies and Dr. Google: how search listening can transform your clinical insights". Nigel Pollard, Biochemist, founder of Flordis/SFI Health and … [Read more...] about “Gut Feelings: Modern Insights into Digestive Health, Bitters & Your Patients”
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections: Cochrane Systematic review
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