Hardly any other medicinal plant has become so well known for its enormously positive effect on human health as fennel. Occurrence and cultivation of fennel Fennel is not only considered an excellent medicinal plant, but likewise a vegetable plant and a popular spice similar to anise. The rather inconspicuous fennel belongs to the genus Foeniculum … Fennel: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products The leaves of the cath bush and the active ingredient cathinone are among the prohibited narcotics in many countries (Appendix d). The weaker-acting cathine, however, is not prohibited. In some countries, however, cath is legal. Stem plant Cath shrub, from the spindle tree family (Celastraceae), is an evergreen plant. It was first described scientifically … Kath
Products In many countries, kava is currently only available in the form of highly diluted homeopathic medicines. For example, Similasan Kava-Kava tablets contain kava in the homeopathic potencies D12, D15 and D30. This remedy no longer contains kava. Mother tinctures and low potencies up to and including D6 may no longer be sold. Previously distributed … Kava
Products Mallow is available as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores and is commercially available as a tea from various suppliers. Mallow is an ingredient in breast tea (Species pectorales). Mallow extract is on the market as a liquid and ointment (Malvedrin) and is included in cosmetics such as shampoos and shower gels. Stem … Mallow: Medicinal Uses
Stem plant Oleaceae, manna ash. Medicinal drug Manna is the sap obtained by cutting into the bark of L. (Oleaceae) (manna ash) and solidified (PH 5) The fruits of L. are also called manna. Ingredients Mannitol Effects Laxative Indications for use Constipation Dosage Daily dose 20 to 30 g; Do not take over a long … Manna
Stem plant Fumariaceae, Earth smoke. Medicinal drug Fumariae herba – fumitory herb. Ingredients Isoquinoline alkaloids Flavonoids Fumaric acid Phenolic carboxylic acids Effects Antispasmodic Choleretic Fields of application Cramp-like gastrointestinal complaints Cramp-like discomfort in the biliary tract area Dosage As an infusion, average daily dose 6 g. Adverse effects None known
Little Braunelle is the name given to a medicinal plant that is widespread in Europe. It exhibits antibiotic effect. Occurrence and cultivation of Little Braunelle The perennial Little Braunelle reaches a maximum growth height of 20 centimeters. It also owes its name to its small size. Little Braunelle (Prunella vulgaris) is also known as Common … Little Braunelle: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Black henbane belongs to the nightshade family. It reaches a height of growth of 30 to 80 cm. The herb occasionally grows taller than 1.5 meters. Henbane has been used to treat pain since ancient times. Occurrence and cultivation of black henbane. Henbane has been used to treat pain since ancient times. Black henbane, also … Black Henbane: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Stem plant Apiaceae, dill. Medicinal drug Anethi herba – dill weed Anethi fructus – dill fruit Ingredients Essential oil: carvone Effects Antispasmodic Antibacterial Fields of application Dyspeptic complaints As a spice Dosage Average daily dose 3 g
The small meadow-head with the Latin name Sanguisorba minor represents a widespread plant from the genus of the rose family and is often found in domestic gardens as an ornamental plant. This plant species is perennial, very robust and reaches a height of up to one meter. The stems have leaves arranged in rosettes. Occurrence … Meadow Buttercup: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The so-called true black cumin (lat. Nigella sativa) belongs to the family of buttercups and, contrary to its name, has nothing to do with the well-known spice caraway or cumin. Black cumin is known especially in the Islamic cultural circle, as its health-promoting properties are already mentioned in the Koran. Occurrence and cultivation of black … Black Cumin: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The flowers that appear in fields as red carpets are called the corn poppy or corn rose. The poppy belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae) and has the botanical name Papaver rhoeas. It is used in various fields and is sometimes used as a medicinal plant, although it is rarely used as such nowadays. Occurrence … Corn Poppy: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
