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Sulfonamides

Effect Antibacterial Bakeriostatic Antiparasitic against protozoa Mechanism of action Sulfonamides inhibit the synthesis of folic acid in microorganisms. They are structural analogues (antimetabolites) of the natural substrate p-aminobenzoic acid and competitively displace it. Trimethoprim, used in combination with sulfamethoxazole, has a synergistic effect. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases caused by: Streptococcus Pneumococcus Actinomycetes Nocardia, e.g. nocaridosis … Sulfonamides

Formaldehyde

Products Specialty retailers can order formaldehyde solutions from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Formaldehyde (CH2O, Mr = 30.03 g/mol) is the simplest representative from the substance group of aldehydes, which exists as a gas. The boiling point is -19 °C. Formaldehyde oxidizes easily to formic acid. It can be obtained by the oxidation of methanol. … Formaldehyde

Lavender Health Benefits

Products Commercially available products include the pure essential oil, the medicinal drug, teas, baths and lavender oil capsules. Also used are lavender pillows (sachets containing the flowers) to aid sleep. Lavender is also used in cosmetics, perfumes, personal care products and aromatherapy. Stem plant The officinal lavender belongs to the labiates family (Lamiaceae) and is … Lavender Health Benefits

Comfrey: Medicinal Uses

Products Preparations from comfrey are commercially available in the form of gels (pain gels) and ointments. Stem plant Common comfrey or comfrey, L. (Boraginaceae), is native to Europe. is derived from, “I grow together.” The names comfrey and comfrey are derived from the German verb “wallen,” which means to grow together. Bein originally refers to … Comfrey: Medicinal Uses

Devil’s Claw: Medicinal Uses

Products Devil’s claw preparations are commercially available, among others, in the form of tablets and capsules containing either an extract or devil’s claw powder (e.g., A. Vogel Rheumatism Tablets, Harpagomed, Harpagophyt-Mepha, Sanaflex). The drugs have been approved in many countries since 2005. The medicinal drug (tea), devil’s claw gel, mother tinctures and alternative remedies are … Devil’s Claw: Medicinal Uses