Your medical specialist portal

Altmeyer's Encyclopedia is an independent, evidence-based medical information resource on specialist level. Since 1986 it has been continuously updated and expanded by only the most accomplished medical professionals in their field. It offers access to over 70,100 up to date articles and 17,100 high quality images from various disciplines.

News from the department of Phytotherapy

Latest entry in the department of Phytotherapy:

Star anise

Star anise Definition Star anise is an evergreen tree from the star anise family (Illiciaceae) that grows up to 6-12 m tall and belongs to the umbellifer family. The star anise tree is native to southern China, but is now also found in other parts of Southeast Asia, e.g. in Vietnam, Thailand and ...

Go to article

Recent search terms:

70,174

Articles

180,609

Sections

17,174

Images

Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Editor-in-Chief

One of Germany's most accomplished dermatologists with decades of expertise in clinical dermatology. Emeritus professor at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, author of more than 30 textbooks and over 700 scientific publications.