Heilpflanzen-Atlas

Heilpflanzen-Atlas is a freely accessible reference resource for people seeking reliable information about medicinal plants. Its growing collection features more than 330 plant profiles and over 2,000 original photographs, offering visual details to help readers recognize medicinal plants and herbal drugs. Entries explain reported healing properties and applications, and include sources and references to relevant pharmacopoeia monographs, including Ph. Eur., DAB, DAC and HMPC materials.

Visitors can browse plants alphabetically, explore botanical names and plant families, or discover information by therapeutic area. The site also covers Traditional Chinese Medicine and selected medicinal plants used in that tradition. Learning resources include interactive topic areas and flashcards for studying herbal drugs, aimed particularly at pharmacy students and pharmacy technical assistants, as well as other interested readers. Featured profiles span familiar plants such as chamomile, arnica and artichoke, alongside TCM remedies and less common species. By combining plant descriptions, photographs, medicinal-use information and study tools, Heilpflanzen-Atlas supports reference, learning and exploration for study, practice or personal interest.