Liriope muscari Bailey Saponin C – A Promising Steroidal Natural Compound for Biomedical Research
Natural products continue to play a crucial role in the discovery of new drug candidates and biological signaling pathways. One particularly interesting compound from this class is Liriope muscari Bailey Saponin C. What is Liriope muscari Bailey Saponin C? Liriope muscari Bailey Saponin C belongs to the group of steroidal saponins, a class of secondary […]
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The Common Evening Primrose – a versatile medicinal plant with modern relevance
Although it has long been more than just a classic wild plant, the common evening primrose is once again coming into focus in medicine and research as the Medicinal Plant of the Year 2026. Its potential ranges from dermatological applications to hormone-related uses. At the center of attention is evening primrose oil, which is extracted […]
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Digitoxin: Renaissance of a Cardiac Glycoside
Digitoxin, a cardiac glycoside derived from the purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), is experiencing a remarkable renaissance in modern heart failure therapy thanks to the DIGIT-HF study. The study demonstrates that Digitoxin can significantly reduce the risk of death and hospital admission in patients with systolic heart failure (HFrEF) when added to standard therapy. Digitoxin as […]
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Phytopharmaceuticals and the wave of colds: The timing is crucial
The days are getting shorter and colder and with the rainy weather, cold viruses are also celebrating their comeback. Once persistent respiratory infections have taken hold, the only thing that often helps in the end is antibiotic therapy. But it doesn’t have to come to that.The world of medicinal plants offers a whole range of […]
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Azadirachtin – environmentally friendly biopesticide from the neem tree
Azadirachtin is a chemical compound belonging to the limonoid group. It is a secondary metabolite found in the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). It is a highly oxidized tetranortriterpenoid derived from naringenin. It boasts aplethora of oxygen-bearing functional groups, including an enol ether, acetal, hemiacetal, tetra-substituted epoxide and various carboxylic esters. The structure […]
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Marshmallow root – particularly effective for dry, irritating coughs
Even in ancient times, marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), also known as white mallow, was used for medicinal purposes. The ingredients have an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory effect. In traditional medicine, the plant was used to soften skin and mucous membranes. The mucousifying effect makes the plant preparation ideal for treating inflammation of the respiratory tract, mouth and […]
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Schisandra – five flavours, versatile effects
It is small, red and one of the most important medicinal plants of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): the Schisandra berry. The so-called fruit of the five flavors (Chinese: Wu Wei Zi) tastes sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty at the same time. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each flavor has its own special healing power. The […]
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Medicinal plant of the month September: black cohosh
Even the indigenous peoples used the roots of the plant as a remedy and it is also used in modern phytotherapy: black cohosh. While it used to be used to treat snake bites, it is now considered a herbal alternative to hormone therapy in gynecology. Its effectiveness has been proven in several studies. Black cohosh: […]
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Medicinal Plant of the month August: the goldenrod
Goldenrod has been used to treat urinary tract infections for more than 700 years. The goldenrod’s Latin name, Solidago, means ‘healthy’. So it is no wonder that it is used as a medicinal plant. Goldenrod – effective for urinary tract infections Botanically, the goldenrod can be divided into two species: Goldenrod: reaches heights of up […]
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Medicinal plant of the month July: The hogweed
The poisonous hogweed is rampant again in Bavaria. It is mainly found in ditches, in forest areas and on the banks of streams. Wherever it grows, it also multiplies quite rapidly there, which is why it regularly puts conservation organizations on the alert. Hogweed: Absolutely avoid skin contact with the plant The plant species, brought […]
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Plant of the Month June: Foxglove
The common foxglove, which belongs to the plantain family, is native to Central and Western Europe. Since it is also popular as a houseplant, it is also cultivated. As a biennial plant, it can grow to a remarkable height of up to two meters. The oval leaves of Digitalis purpurea are lance-shaped, the flowers are […]
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Cherry Blossom – May Plant of the Month
Medicinal Plant of the Month May: Cherry Blossom In May, many trees and shrubs delight every nature lover and gardener with their lush inflorescences. This also applies to the cherry tree, which shows its most beautiful blossoms in April and May. The cherry blossom not only looks breathtakingly beautiful, but also has a special meaning. […]
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