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

Meadowgrass Dermatitis

Symptoms After brief contact with an appropriate plant, e.g., during gardening or play and exposure to sunlight, a skin rash forms with a delay within 1-4 days. It manifests itself in severe reddening of the skin with the formation of vesicles and blisters at the sites of contact and, depending on the contact with the … Meadowgrass Dermatitis

Arnica (Arnica)

Some wild occurrences of arnica exist in Spain, some Balkan countries and northern Europe, but the plant has been cultivated more and more since it has been possible to develop an arnica variety for field cultivation (variety “Arbo”). As a result, the cultivation of Arnica chamissonis Less. as a substitute in eastern Germany became obsolete. … Arnica (Arnica)

Arnica: Applications and Uses

The approved and clinically proven application of arnica is the external treatment of the consequences of injuries and accidents. These may include bruises, contusions, sprains, contusions, burns (including sunburns) or rheumatic muscle and joint complaints. The use of arnica is also useful for diaper dermatitis (local skin irritation, especially where the diaper fits on babies). … Arnica: Applications and Uses

Arnica: Dosage

The drug can be used whole or cut, as a powder for infusions or in the form of liquid or semisolid means for external (!) Application. The tincture prepared from one part arnica flowers and ten parts 70 percent ethanol is best for this purpose, with about 92 percent of the sesquiterpene lactones passing into … Arnica: Dosage

Arnica: Effect and Side Effects

Sesquiterpene lactones can cause a change in their activity by binding to proteins. Due to these and other properties, these arnica ingredients may have antibacterial, mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory effects. For example, animal experiments have shown that helenalin inhibits the activity of neutrophils (certain types of white blood cells, phagocytes) and other inflammatory mediators. In addition … Arnica: Effect and Side Effects

Angelica

Stem plant Apiaceae, angelica. Medicinal drug Angelicae radix – Angelica root: the whole or cut, carefully dried rhizome and roots of L. (PhEur) Rarely, the herb and fruits are also used, and their use is negatively evaluated by Commission E. Preparations Angelicae radicis extractum ethanolicum liquidum Swedish bitters Ingredients Essential oil Bitters Furanocoumarins Effects Promotion … Angelica

Sundew

Synonyms in a broader sense protected! Latin name: Drosera rotundifolia common name: Engelkraut, Himmelstau, Marienträne Family: Sundews Plant description The leaves carry numerous, at the ends spherically thickened, sticky catch-hairs that glitter in the sun (name) and attract small insects. These stick firmly, are digested and serve the plant as a source of nitrogen, because … Sundew

Application in homeopathy | Sundew

Application in homeopathy The homeopathic drug Drosera is successfully used for irritable cough, whooping cough, bronchitis and asthma. The most common potencies are D2 to D6. Drosera is particularly suitable for patients who complain of pain behind the breastbone when coughing. In addition, the coughing cases are salvo-like, there is nausea and a feeling of … Application in homeopathy | Sundew