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
Products Carnauba wax is available as a pure substance in specialized stores. Annual production is in the range of 20,000 tons. Structure and properties Carnauba wax is the wax extracted and purified from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm (synonym: ). It exists as a powder, in the form of flakes or as a … Carnauba Wax
Products Propolis is contained in ointments, creams, tinctures, oral sprays, lip balms, capsules and body care products, among others. As a rule, these are not registered drugs, but cosmetics. The pure substance is available from beekeepers or in pharmacies and drugstores. When buying propolis products, care must be taken to ensure that the substance is … Propolis (Bee Glue): Effects and Health Benefits
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
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
Melissa officinalis Bee-weed, women’s well-being, lemon balmLemon balm grows up to 70 cm high. Square stem, strongly branched, small leaves and inconspicuous white flowers. When the fresh leaves are rubbed between the fingers, a lemon-like odor develops. Flowering time: July to August. Occurrence: Origins in the Mediterranean region, in our country also in gardens. Lemon … Lemon balm
Products Bee honey is available in grocery stores and from beekeepers, among other places. Medicinal honey ointments and honey pads are available in pharmacies and drugstores (e.g., Medihoney). Structure and properties Bee honey is a variable natural product formed by the honey bee. The bees take nectar from plants or honeydew and mix it with … Bee Honey
Products Beeswax is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Structure and properties The European Pharmacopoeia defines two types of beeswax. Yellow wax (Cera flava) is the wax obtained by melting out the honeybee’s emptied combs with hot water and purified of foreign components. Bleached wax (Cera alba) is obtained … Beeswax
Products The Plantago beeswax overlay from the Arlesheim Clinic is commercially available. It contains yellow beeswax (Cera flava) and an oily ribwort extract. The overlay should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. Effects The overlay is warming. Indications For local heat treatment. Beeswax overlays are used, for example, for colds in … Beeswax Overlay
Products Candelilla wax is available as a pure substance in specialized stores. Structure and properties Candelilla wax is a yellow to brown, hard wax obtained from the leaves of the candelilla plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). The plant grows in semi-deserts in Mexico, in South America and in the southern United States. The odorless … Candelilla Wax
Note about this article This article refers to burns in chemistry. See also under burns (medicine). Burns In chemistry, a combustion usually refers to an oxidation in which heat, light, fire, and energy are released. For example, the alkane octane is an important component of gasoline: C8H18 (octane) + 12.5 O2 (oxygen) 8 CO2 (carbon … Burns (Chemistry)
What does DIY stand for? DIY is an acronym and stands for “Do It Yourself” (“do it yourself”). DIY medicines are usually made by private individuals. They can be laymen as well as professionals. Some examples are shown below. Teas and tea blends Medicinal plants such as the peppermint, chamomile or marigold can be planted … DIY Medication
