Stem plant Vahl, Rubiaceae, China tree. Medicinal drug Cinchonae cortex – cinchona bark: the whole or cut bark of Vahl ( Pavon), of (Weddell), of (Moens ex Trimen), of their varieties and hybrids (PhEur). The PhEur requires a minimum content of alkaloids. Preparations Cinchonae extractum ethanolicum liquidum Ingredients Alkaloids: quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, cinchonidine. Tannins Effects … Chinese Tree
Classification Amara pura are pure bitter remedies such as gentian, feverfew or centaury. Amara aromatica are aromatic bitter remedies that contain essential oils as ingredients in addition to bitter substances. Effects Bitters cause a reflex stimulation of appetite and digestion and an increase in gastric juice secretion. Indications Bloating, vomiting, nausea. Loss of appetite Indigestion, … Bitters
Effects Cholagoga are choleretic, digestive and flatulent. Indications Indigestion, bloating, nausea, flatulence, feeling of pressure in the stomach. Dosage Take 15-30 minutes before meals. Active ingredients Medicinal drugs containing essential oils, bitter and pungent substances, such as: Elecampane Artichoke Bishop’s weed Boldo Earth smoke Javanese turmeric Cat’s paw Lavender Dandelion Milk Thistle Melissa Butterbur Peppermint … Cholagoga
Stem plant Loganiaceae, nux vomica. Medicinal drug Strychni semen (Nux vomica) – Nux vomica: the seed of L. (PH 4) – no longer officinal. Preparations The old pharmacopoeias contained some preparations, e.g. Tinctura Strychni and Extractum Strychni. Ingredients Indole alkaloids – bitter substances: strychnine, brucine. Effects Indications for use Today practically exclusively in alternative medicine, … Nux Vomica Effects and Side Effects
Products Saffron is commercially available as an expensive spice in the form of threads or powder. Saffron extract is found in dietary supplements. Stem plant Saffron L. from the iris family (Iridaceae) is a perennial plant that is grown extensively in Iran and the Mediterranean region, for example. In many countries, it has been cultivated … Saffron
Products Ignatius bean is found in numerous alternative medicine remedies, primarily homeopathics. Stem plant Loganiaceae, Ignatius bean. Medicinal drug The seeds, Ignatii semen, are used as a medicinal drug. Ingredients Ingredients include toxic alkaloids such as strychnine and brucine. Effects Stimulant properties have been attributed to the Ignatius bean. Indications In the past the Ignatius … Ignatius Bean
Introduction Taste disorders are rather rare in contrast to the olfactory disorders which are widespread in society. Most frequently, affected persons complain about a changed perception of tastes. For example, things are more often perceived as bitter or metallic than usual. The different forms of taste disorders Hypergeusia: In a hypergeusia one is particularly sensitive … The taste disorder
The causes of a taste disorder The causes of a taste disorder can be divided into three major groups. There are epithelial causes, nervous causes and central causes. Epithelial causes: Responsible for tasting are our taste organs, the taste papillae and the taste buds, which are not perceptible with the human eye. If the taste … The causes of a taste disorder | The taste disorder
The diagnosis of a taste disorder If a taste disorder is suspected, a detailed anamnesis should be carried out by the doctor, as important information about a possible cause can already be obtained.Following the patient’s medical history and examination, the presence of a taste disorder should be verified with tests. Verification of taste: Our ability … The diagnosis of a taste disorder | The taste disorder
The therapy options for a taste disorder The treatment options for a taste disorder are limited. For this reason, the cause of the taste disorder should be searched for carefully and then its therapy should be sought or, if possible, the medication causing it should be discontinued or replaced. In order to get to the … The therapy options for a taste disorder | The taste disorder
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is nowadays commonly known as “pizza spice“. It is impossible to imagine modern cuisine without this tangy, aromatic herb, although this plant has only been used for seasoning for about 200 years. As a remedy, however, oregano was already used by the ancient Greeks, which is why its name comes from the … Oregano: Spice with Healing Properties
Introduction Tasting, along with seeing, hearing, smelling and feeling, belongs to the five senses of the human being. Man is capable of tasting to check food and to stay away from poisonous things, such as plants, which are usually extremely bitter. In addition, the secretion of saliva and gastric juice is affected: it is stimulated … Taste
