Almond Oil

Products Almond oil is found in many medicines, skin care products, personal care products and cosmetics. Pure almond oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Properties Almond oil is a fatty oil obtained by cold pressing from the ripe seeds of the almond tree var. and var. of the rose family. Sweet and/or bitter almonds … Almond Oil

Angelica Balm

Products Angelica balms are available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. The original recipe goes back to the German midwife Ingeborg Stadelmann. Today, several variations exist. Structure and properties An angelica balsam is a semi-solid preparation for external use, which consists of a lipophilic base (e.g. beeswax, shea butter, lanolin, almond oil, olive oil), … Angelica Balm

Earwax Plug

Symptoms An earwax plug can cause uncomfortable hearing, a feeling of pressure, fullness, ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. However, symptoms do not necessarily occur. Because it obstructs the view, the earwax plug makes medical diagnosis more difficult, for example, in the case of a suspected middle ear infection. Causes Earwax (cerumen) … Earwax Plug

Lip Balm

Products Lip balms are available in numerous variants from many suppliers in retail and specialty stores. The best-known brand in German-speaking countries is Labello. Labello is also used as a synonym for the general term lip pomade. Pomade (with an m) derives from, French for ointment. Lip pomades can also be homemade, see Homemade lip … Lip Balm

Congo Ointment

Products Congo Ointment was a registered drug in many countries since 1937 and was available in pots and tubes (Bahnhof-Apotheke Thaler, St. Gallen). It has not been on the market as a finished drug since 2015. Some pharmacies still prepare it as an in-house product. Comparable zinc ointments are available. We are not aware of … Congo Ointment

Homeopathy for allergies

An allergy is a reaction of the body’s own immune system to an otherwise harmless substance. This excessive reaction of the body manifests itself with often typical symptoms such as redness, rashes, itching and swelling. This leads to irritation of the body, which occurs for example on the skin or in the lungs. Depending on … Homeopathy for allergies

How often and for how long should I take homeopathic medication? | Homeopathy for allergies

How often and for how long should I take homeopathic medication? The intake of homeopathic remedies should be adapted to the severity of the symptoms. For acute symptoms, for example, most complex remedies can be taken up to 6 times a day. If the symptoms remain constant over several months, i.e. are chronic, the intake … How often and for how long should I take homeopathic medication? | Homeopathy for allergies

What role does nutrition play in this? | Homeopathy for allergies

What role does nutrition play in this? With allergies the nutrition plays a large role. Many foods contain histamine, which plays an important role in allergic reactions. Logically, the histamine level in the body should be kept as low as possible in allergies. Therefore food with a high histamine content should be avoided. This includes … What role does nutrition play in this? | Homeopathy for allergies

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Home remedy against wrinkles

Wrinkles are an appearance on the skin that can occur naturally after the age of 30. The reason for this is the reduced production of the so-called collagen. This is a substance of the connective tissue that ensures an elastic skin. Due to the reduced amount of collagen, the skin becomes drier and wrinkles form. … Home remedy against wrinkles