Natura Nova - Traditional Plant Knowledge Rediscovered

Astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis is one of the most extensively studied natural carotenoids. This article explains the difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin, highlights the findings of clinical studies...

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body – and the first to decline with age. Hydrolyzed collagen powder is now one of the most purchased supplements...

OPCs – oligomeric proanthocyanidins – are considered one of the most potent natural antioxidants available. This secondary plant compound, found in grape seeds, berries, and pine bark, has been extensively...

Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is one of the best-documented medicinal plants in the world. It owes its unusual name to its hook-armed fruits – its effectiveness in treating joint and...

Longevity is the biggest health topic of our time – but the focus has shifted: away from extreme protocols, towards approaches integrated into daily life for more vitality and mental...

Bitter herbs like artichoke, dandelion, and wormwood are among Europe's oldest medicinal plants – and currently among the most researched. What natural medicine has known for centuries, modern receptor research...

Magnesium is not just magnesium. Bisglycinate, citrate, malate, taurate and oxide differ fundamentally in bioavailability and effect. Which form is best for energy, muscles, nerves and sleep – and why...

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...

True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for thousands of years — and is now being studied intensively. This article gives a factual overview of its compounds and the 2025/2026...

April brings a new wave of edible wild herbs: daisy, lesser celandine, chickweed, white dead-nettle, ribwort plantain and sweet violet. How to forage and use them in the kitchen and...

Saponins are plant glycosides with soap-like properties that occur in numerous medicinal plants and foods. From the vein-strengthening effect of horse chestnut to the expectorant effects of ivy and the...

Polyphenols from berries, tea, cocoa and olive oil are far more than antioxidants. They act as signalling molecules via the gut microbiota. What current research in 2025/2026 shows on cardiovascular...