Natura Nova - Traditional Plant Knowledge Rediscovered

Anthocyanins make berries one of the most polyphenol-rich fruit groups. What studies show about memory, blood lipids, and cardiovascular risk – plus a recent lab discovery on pterostilbene from blueberries.

From medieval monastery gardens to today's bitter-plant monographs: angelica root is one of the most tradition-rich plants in European herbal knowledge. An overview of its origins, compounds, research, and use.

A general, easy-to-read overview of the nutrients that genuinely matter for a well-functioning brain — from omega-3 to magnesium to herbal blends for focus and calm.

The rosehip counts among Europe's most productive plant sources of vitamin C – yet measured levels vary many times over. A look at the botany, the processing, the research and...

Randomised trials suggest elderberry extract may shorten cold and flu symptoms when taken early. A look at the evidence, its limits, and why raw berries need care before eating.

From Charlemagne's monastery gardens to the namesake of a well-known confection: true marshmallow has a long tradition. Here's what its mucilage is made of and what current research observes.

Apple peel, potato skin, mango skin, banana peel: which ones add texture and nutrients — and which are worth a closer look before you bite in?

Seven well-documented everyday habits – from sleep loss to loneliness – and what human studies and cohorts actually show about their link to brain ageing.

Water is assumed neutral, coffee a blood-pressure driver, beetroot juice an insider tip — but what's really going on? An easy-to-follow overview of five common morning drinks and their effect...

Three lesser-known but well-studied approaches to supporting your immune system before cold season – from cold showers to fermented foods and targeted probiotics.

Why a chilled plate of potatoes or rice reaches the gut differently than the freshly cooked version — and what the RCT evidence actually shows on blood sugar, satiety and...

Common agrimony is one of Europe's oldest herbal plants. What the HMPC monograph, a human study on liver values, and animal models on the gastric mucosa show so far.