Sundew is one of the lesser known medicinal plants. Among other things, it can be used to relieve cramping cough. Occurrence and cultivation of sundew A typical feature of the plant are the clear droplets that shine on it. Behind these droplets, however, is a sticky liquid. Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is a carnivorous plant. … Read more
Sorivudine is a medical drug that was developed in Japan to treat herpes. Sorivudine was marketed under the trade name Usevir and has been unavailable since a drug scandal killed several people in Japan. It did not even receive approval in Europe, so the drug did not have to be withdrawn from the market. What … Read more
Sotalol is a pharmacological agent that belongs to the beta-blocker category. The drug is primarily used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Sotalol is a special beta-blocker that does not have a phenol ether structure. In its structure, the substance also resembles beta-isoprenaline. What is sotalol? The drug sotalol is among those beta-blockers that are … Read more
Castor bean is also known as the miracle tree. The oil of the tropical plant is used primarily as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the miracle tree The cultivation of the plant takes place in tropical regions, while it is wild in the south of Europe. Ricinus communis (miracle tree) is the only representative … Read more
Kidney vetch, popularly known as common kidney vetch, bear clover or woundwort, is widely used as a valuable medicinal plant throughout Europe. In traditional folk medicine, kidney vetch has a long tradition. Occurrence and cultivation of kidney vetch Between the months of June and September, the yellow calyxes with their typical red tips appear. With … Read more
A wound plaster consists of an adhesive, sterile wound dressing that can be placed on small to medium-sized wounds to prevent the wound from becoming infected. At the same time, it also prevents secretions such as blood or wound water from escaping into the surrounding area. At the same time, the wound plaster protects the … Read more
Myrrh is a resin extracted from the stems of the balsam tree family. This resin has been an important component of personal hygiene, pharmaceutical production and culture of various countries and ancient empires for several thousand years. Since the plants needed for this purpose usually grow only in tropical or Mediterranean areas, myrrh is often … Read more
The evergreen myrtle shrubs are typical of the Mediterranean flora. In addition to its use in herbal cooking, its essential oils are believed to have medicinal properties. Myrtle is used in herbal cooking, and its oil is used in the cosmetics industry. Occurrence and cultivation of myrtle The evergreen myrtle shrubs are typical of the … Read more
Aclidinium bromide is one of the anticholinergics. It is used to treat adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The drug comes as a powder for inhalation. What is aclidinium bromide? Aclidinium bromide is one of the anticholinergics. It is used to treat adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The active ingredient aclidinium bromide … Read more
Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from the mustard seeds. Organic isothiocyanates are also under the name of mustard oil. The oil is a special strategy of plants to defend against pests. Occurrence and cultivation of mustard oil Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from … Read more
The use of an antiperspirant or sweat inhibitor serves to reduce “sweating” in certain areas of the body – usually in the armpit. It is intended to avoid visible sweat stains in the shirt and possibly associated unpleasant odors. The main active ingredients in antiperspirants are usually aluminum compounds with astringent effect on sweat glands, … Read more
The preparation acriflavinium chloride was developed by I.G. Farben during the 1920s. Initially, the active ingredient was used for the treatment of wound infections in the mouth and throat. However, due to its mode of action, there is concern that acriflavinium chloride could cause cancer. The active ingredient is therefore no longer used in human … Read more