Mistletoe is a miraculous plant which only becomes really visible in the months of winter when the trees have lost their leaves. Mistletoe grows in a spherical form in the... read more →
Hemp belongs to the hemp family (Cannabaceae) and can be grown worldwide in both tropical and temperate climates. The plant grows quickly and reaches a height of up to three... read more →
The German names for the tropical tree Moringa oleifera are horseradish tree or miracle tree. In India it is known as the tree of life and was already used in... read more →
Salvestrols (from Latin "salvere" = "to save") are substances that are found in fruits, vegetables and herbs. After analysing various foods, a team of researchers found an enzyme that is... read more →
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), also called yellow ginger, saffron root, is a plant species of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It originates from South Asia and is widely cultivated in the tropics.... read more →
The milk thistle (Silybum marianum, formerly: Carduus marianus) from the daisy family is not only an important medicinal plant, but also one of the most beautiful and largest thistles. Milk... read more →
Dry forest meadows, open fields or clear-felling are the preferred home of Goldenrod. It grows on both calcareous and acidic soils in almost all of Europe to North Africa. Goldenrod... read more →
Vitamin D is not a true vitamin. While real vitamins are absorbed with food, Vitamin D is mostly produced by sun light. The body can provide itself with sufficient Vitamin... read more →
Artemisinin in annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) Artemisinin is a secondary plant substance, chemically a sesquiterpene, which occurs in the leaves and flowers of the annual mugwort (Artemisia annua). Artemisia annua has... read more →
The rock roses (Cistus) form a plant species of rock rose plants (Cistaceae), not all of which are equally effective. With its five-petalled, pink-coloured flowers, "Cistus incanus" resembles a wild... read more →