Natura Nova - Traditional Plant Knowledge Rediscovered

Magnesium is not a single active ingredient: the compound to which the magnesium ion is bound determines its bioavailability, its tissue distribution, and the additional properties of the carrier molecule....

Green tea is one of the most thoroughly researched medicinal plants: Its catechins, especially EGCG, have been shown to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. A Japanese cohort study with...

Lavender is a scientifically recognized remedy for anxiety and insomnia because its active ingredients modulate the GABA pathway in the brain – similar to common sedatives, but with significantly fewer...

In April, new edible treasures join the familiar March wild herbs: daisies, chickweed, deadnettle, ribwort plantain, sweet violets, and the vitamin-rich lesser celandine (harvest only before flowering!). These harbingers of...

Saponins are plant-based glycosides with soap-like properties, found in numerous medicinal plants and foods. From the vein-strengthening effect of horse chestnut and the cough-relieving effects of ivy to the promising...

Polyphenols are far more than just plant-based antioxidants – current research from 2025/2026 shows them to be highly effective signaling molecules whose effects depend crucially on the individual gut microbiota...

Carotenoids are far more than just plant pigments – current research is revealing them to be highly effective signaling molecules that directly influence our gene expression via transcription factors such...

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the best-researched liver-supporting plants in Europe: its active ingredient complex silymarin protects liver cells from harmful influences and can improve liver function in...

As early as March, the first wild herbs sprout, offering a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals after winter . Wild garlic, nettle, dandelion, and goutweed can be used in...

Polyphenols are far more than just plant-based antioxidants – they act as highly effective signaling molecules that specifically intervene in cellular communication networks. They activate the body's own protective mechanisms...

Metabolic flexibility refers to the body's ability to seamlessly switch between burning fat and carbohydrates – a crucial but often overlooked health function. Those who train it benefit from stable...

Hydration is more than just drinking as much water as possible. Learn how much fluid your body really needs and what's important.