Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Synonyms in a broader sense Naturopathy Alternative Medicine Naturopathy Medicinal plants are plants or parts of plants that are needed for the production of herbal medicines. The medicinal herbs or their parts are available fresh or dried, as extract or extract, in water or alcohol, crushed or powdered in the pharmacy. The content of active … Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Ichtyosis Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Ichtyosis vulgaris is a disease of the skin that manifests itself in disorders of keratinization. Ichtyosis vulgaris represents a hereditary disease associated with symptoms such as dry and scaly skin. In ichtyosis vulgaris, there is either an autosomal-dominant or an x-linked recessive inheritance. What is ichthyosis vulgaris? In principle, physicians distinguish between two forms of … Ichtyosis Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Melissa

plant synonyms: Lemon balm belongs to the labiate family (family Lamiceae). Because of its lemony smell, it is usually called “lemon balm“. Other popular names include lemonellea, nerve herb, lady’s smock, garden balm, heart herb and lemon herb. Latin name: Mellissa officinalisThe lemon balm, also called melissa officinalis, can grow up to about 90 cm … Melissa

TherapyApplication areasEffect | Melissa

TherapyApplication areasEffect First and foremost are the antispasmodic, relaxing properties of balm, which are contained in the essential oils. The calming effect of lemon balm on the nervous stomach cannot be ignored. It is particularly suitable for sensitive people who often complain of an irritable stomach or irritable bowel. The vegetative nervous system in the … TherapyApplication areasEffect | Melissa

Treatment of fever blisters

Introduction The treatment of fever blisters should be started as early as possible, preferably before the actual blister has formed. This can alleviate the herpes outbreak and ease the pain. The treatment is mainly directed against the symptoms caused by a fever blister, as there is no possibility yet to completely remove the herpes virus … Treatment of fever blisters

These drugs are used | Treatment of fever blisters

These drugs are used The most common medications for lip herpes are ointments or creams with antiviral agents (antivirals). Proven medications that are used primarily for cold sores are acyclovir and penciclovir. These are so-called nucleoside analogues. The mechanism of action of these antivirals is that they intervene directly in and interrupt the viral reproduction … These drugs are used | Treatment of fever blisters

Sleeping pills

Synonyms Hypnotic, SedativeThe group of drugs commonly known as sleeping pills covers a wide range of active ingredients used to treat insomnia or sleep disorders. On the one hand, there are herbal remedies that are said to have a calming effect, on the other hand, there are also drugs that are used, for example, as … Sleeping pills

Melatonin | Sleeping pills

Melatonin Melatonin is an endogenous hormone that is produced in the central nervous system. The synthetically produced variant of the hormone can be used as a treatment option for sleep disorders. Effect The formation of melatonin is inhibited by light. Therefore the melatonin level in the central nervous system rises in darkness. Melatonin serves as … Melatonin | Sleeping pills

Other sleeping pills | Sleeping pills

Other sleeping pills Apart from those mentioned, there are other drugs that are used as sleeping pills, but usually only if the sleep disorder occurs in combination with an additional illness. Thus, some antidepressants (for example amitriptyline, trimipramine and mirtazapine) can be used in patients with sleep disorders in the context of depression. Neuroleptics such … Other sleeping pills | Sleeping pills