1. Editorial

   • Brigitte Kopp

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 495 - 497

2. Efficacy and safety of topically applied Symphytum herb extract cream in the treatment of ankle distortion: Results of a randomized controlled clinical double-blind study

   • Miroslav Kučera
   • Miloš Barna
   • Alexander Kučera

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 498 - 507

3. Attenuation of neuroleptic-induced extrapyramidal side effects by Kava special extract WS^® 1490

   • Reinhard J. Boerner
   • Stephan Klement

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 508 - 510

4. Delay in progression of dependency and need of care of dementia patients treated with Ginkgo special extract EGb 761^®

   • Jean Haan
   • Robert Hörr

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 511 - 514

5. Inhibition of arteriosclerotic plaque development by garlic

   • Günter Siegel
   • Frank Michel
   • Martin Malmsten

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 515 - 522

6. Goldenrod – a classical exponent in the urological phytotherapy

   • Matthias F. Melzig

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 523 - 527

7. Evidence-based medicine and phytotherapy for functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic analysis of evidence for the herbal preparation Iberogast^®

   • Gerald Holtmann
   • Birgit Adam
   • Bettina Vinson

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 528 - 534

8. Safety of herbal medicinal drugs in acute respiratory diseases of children

   • Karin Kraft

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 535 - 538

9. On the biological properties of fragrance compounds and essential oils

   • Gerhard Buchbauer

   Themenschwerpunkt Pages: 539 - 547