At Rutland Biodynamics, we continue to focus study and research into understanding the many qualities that go to make up medicinal herbal products. Our methods of research vary from sowing and field trials to laboratory-based work.

In addition to routine testing, including shelf life testing of our own products, we now have an impressive library and database of botanical analyses, and the experience enabling us to offer clients full QC certification and routine analysis per European Pharmacopoeia and British Herbal Pharmacopoeia.

Our research work over the years has ranged from the investigation and development of holistic techniques of quality control in herbal medicine, developed by anthroposophical scientists to the development of validation methods for the licensing of modern herbal medicines. 

In addition to this ‘blue sky’ research, we have recently put a great deal of resources into bringing some very old licensed herbal formulae (pre-dating the existence of medicines control) back into currency. This has involved working closely with both herbalists and regulators, for the ultimate protection and benefit of the health of consumers.