Products Cold sore cream with lemon balm extract is no longer available in many countries. Valverde cold sore cream and Lomaherpan cream are no longer distributed. Structure and properties The cream contains a standardized dry extract of lemon balm leaves with a defined amount of rosmarinic acid. Effects Melissa extract has antiviral properties. It protects … Cold Sore Cream with Lemon Balm
Composition The tablets contain Medicaginis sativae herba rec. (alfalfa), Urticae diocae herba rec. trit. (stinging nettle) and Avenae sativae extr. (Oats). The name is derived from alfalfa, a synonym of alfalfa, and avena (oats). Effects The herbs are iron-rich and contain other minerals and vitamins. No information is currently available on clinical efficacy or iron … Alfavena
Products Peru balsam is found in many countries in cold ointments, balm sticks and lip balms (Dermophil India, Peru Stick), traction ointments (Leucen) and healing ointments (Rapura, Zeller Balsam), among others. The majority of these are traditional medicines that have been on the market for decades. Some medicines also contain an artificially produced Peru balsam, … Peru Balsam
Products Thuja is commercially available as tincture, homeopathic mother tincture, essence (Wala), ointment (Weleda), in the form of globules, dilutions, lozenges and solutions, among others. The drugs are available from various manufacturers of alternative medicines. Some pharmacies also produce Thuja wart remedies as a house specialty. Stem plant Cupressaceae, Occidental Tree of Life. Medicinal drug … Thuja against Warts
Products Violet roots are available in pharmacies or drugstores. Specialty retailers can order them from Dixa, Sahag or Hänseler, for example. The whole rhizome (Iridis rhizoma pro infantibus; violet root for children) is used, not the cut drug or powder. Effects Biting on the root has analgesic effects. The roots contain essential oils and have … Violet Root
Classification Amara pura are pure bitter remedies such as gentian, feverfew or centaury. Amara aromatica are aromatic bitter remedies that contain essential oils as ingredients in addition to bitter substances. Effects Bitters cause a reflex stimulation of appetite and digestion and an increase in gastric juice secretion. Indications Bloating, vomiting, nausea. Loss of appetite Indigestion, … Bitters
Products Acerola is commercially available as powder, tablets, lozenges, juice and capsules from various suppliers, among others. Stem plant The parent plant is the evergreen shrub (or small tree) (, ) of the Malpighiaceae family, native to South America and now cultivated worldwide. Medicinal drug The cherry-like and sour-tasting fruits are used as a medicinal … Acerola
Products St. John’s oil is sold in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product and as a finished drug (e.g., A. Vogel Johannisöl, Hänseler). Structure and properties St. John’s oil exists as a clear, ruby-red oily liquid with an aromatic odor that fluoresces dark red to yellowish red in striking light. Production According to Pharmacopoea … St. John’s Oil
Products Medicines containing nettle root extract are available in many countries in the form of combination products (e.g., Prostagutt F capsules). Ingredients Nettle root extract is usually obtained by dry extraction with organic solvents (ethanol, methanol) from the roots of nettle L. of the Urticaceae family. Effects Nettle root extracts (ATC G04BP08) are believed to … Nettle Root Extract
Products Film-coated tablets containing nasturtium herb powder and horseradish root powder Angocin was approved in many countries in 2018. Additional dietary supplements went on sale in the fall. In Germany, Angocin has been available since 1958. Medicinal drugs and ingredients Capuchin cress herb (Tropaeoli majus herbae pulvis) and horseradish root (Armoraciae radicis pulvis) contain mustard … Capuchin Cress Herb Powder, Horseradish Root Powder
Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins
Structure and properties Depending on the side chains, ergot alkaloids are classified into two different groups: Ergometrine-type ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergometrine, methylergometrine). Peptide-type ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, ergotoxine, bromocriptine). Effects Ergot alkaloids exhibit the following effects in varying degrees: Partial agonists at alpha-adrenoreceptors. Partial agonists at serotonin receptors Stimulation of dopamine receptors Contraction of vascular … Ergot Alkaloids