It is with great sadness to learn recently that Luc von Hebel, another founding father of ESCOP, has passed away on February 22nd, 2022, at the age of 88. As a member of the Netherlands Association for Phytotherapy (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Fytotherapie, NVF), he was not only … [Read more...] about Obituary Luc von Hebel (1934–2022)
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eSymposium Phytotherapeutics in Children
Online - 17 May, 2022, 10.00 PM to 5.00 PM (CEST) Rationalizing optimal Dosing for use in Children: Current Situation – Potential Solutions – Activities needed Science for Children at the border between paediatrics, regulatory affairs “Children are no small adults with respect to the treatment … [Read more...] about eSymposium Phytotherapeutics in Children
Webinar: Cranberry, an example of ESCOP monographs
25/3/2021, 16:00-17:00 h (CET) Program: 16:00-16:05 h. Presentation of ESCOP. Dr. Tankred Wegener (Chaiman of ESCOP). 16:05-16:40 h. Lecture: Cranberry, an example of ESCOP monographs. Prof. Dr. Liselotte Krenn, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Vienna (Austria). Deputy Chair and … [Read more...] about Webinar: Cranberry, an example of ESCOP monographs
Ashwagandha root may improve sleep quality and can help in managing insomnia
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) is a traditional Indian medicinal plant used for several purposes, including the alleviation of sleep disturbances. Although the long-standing tradition supports its efficacy, modern clinical data are scarce. A recent randomized, placebo-controlled … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha root may improve sleep quality and can help in managing insomnia
Herbal drugs as possible adjuvant symptomatic therapy in COVID-19
A recent study investigated available data to provide a benefit/risk assessment for a use of herbal medicines, which are traditionally indicated for respiratory diseases, as adjuvant symptomatic therapy in the self-management of mild symptoms in the context of COVID-19 disease. Thirty-nine herbal … [Read more...] about Herbal drugs as possible adjuvant symptomatic therapy in COVID-19
New trends on the herbal market during the pandemic
According to a recent article published at NutritionInsight, there is an increasing demand for botanicals not only to prevent or treat COVID-19 but also to relieve conditions associated with the pandemic’s impact. Even before the pandemic, the sales of herbal products have been increasing … [Read more...] about New trends on the herbal market during the pandemic