Cinnamon

Products Cinnamon is commercially available, among other things, as a spice, as a medicinal drug, tea and in the form of capsules as a dietary supplement. It is found in remedies for digestion such as Carmol, Klosterfrau Melissengeist and in Zeller Balsam. Cinnamon is also a component of traditional pharmaceutical preparations such as aromatic tincture … Cinnamon

Cinnamaldehyde

Products Cinnamaldehyde is found, for example, in cinnamon bark, cinnamon oil, cosmetics, personal care products and foods. Structure Cinnamaldehyde (C9H8O, Mr = 132.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow and viscous liquid with an odor of cinnamon that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a natural substance found in cinnamon and its essential oil and … Cinnamaldehyde

Coriander

Products The whole or ground medicinal raw material, as well as the essential oil and fatty oil, are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicinal products containing coriander are few in commerce. As a rule, they are tea mixtures. Stem plant Coriander, from the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae), is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated. … Coriander

Peppermint Oil, Caraway Oil

Products Carmenthin and Gaspan were approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of enteric-coated soft capsules. In Germany, the drug has been on the market for some time. Structure and properties The capsules contain two essential oils, peppermint oil and caraway oil. This combination is also known as menthacarin. The enteric-coated capsules release … Peppermint Oil, Caraway Oil

Peppermint: Medicinal Uses

Products Peppermint tea is available in the form of sachets and as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Preparations from the peppermint leaves are commercially available in the form of drops, ointments, creams, oils, capsules, tea blends, as bath additives, mints, nasal ointments and mouthwashes, among others. Stem plant Peppermint x L. from the Lamiaceae … Peppermint: Medicinal Uses

Caraway

Products The medicinal raw material, essential oil and medicines with caraway are available in pharmacies and drugstores. For example, caraway is commercially available in the form of teas, tea mixtures, drops, suppositories, capsules and as oil for external use. Stem plant Caraway, from the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae), is a biennial herb that is also native … Caraway

Chai

Products Chai teas are available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores, in tea and grocery stores in numerous varieties. Available products include tea blends, tea in tea bags, instant teas and syrups (concentrates). Ingredients Chai actually just means tea. What is meant is masala chai, which means spiced tea. The tea is very popular and widespread … Chai

Anise

Products The medicinal drug, essential oil and medicinal products are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Anise is included in tea blends, bronchial pastilles, candies, rheumatism ointments, nursing teas, drops and cough syrups, among other products. It is also needed for the preparation of absinthe, pastis, and aniseed ravioli and rolls. Stem plant Anise from the … Anise

Chamomile Health Benefits

Products Chamomile tea and open chamomile flowers are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In addition, preparations such as liquid extracts, tinctures, the essential oil, creams, gels, ointments, oral sprays and tea mixtures are available. Stem plant True chamomile (synonym: ) of the composite family (Asteraceae) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe that has … Chamomile Health Benefits

Fennel: Medicinal Uses

Products The medicinal drug, essential oil and medicines are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines include fennel tea, tea blends, fennel syrup (fennel honey), fennel powder, drops (tinctures) and candies. Stem plant Fennel, from the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae), is native to the Mediterranean region. Two important varieties exist, bitter and sweet fennel. In English, it … Fennel: Medicinal Uses

Menthol

Structure As menthol (C10H20O, r = 156.3 g/mol) is the naturally occurring (-)- or L-menthol (levomenthol, levomentholum). The European Pharmacopoeia contains two monographs: 1. menthol Levomentholum 2. racemic menthol Mentholum racemicum Menthol is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol. It has three asymmetric carbon atoms and occurs in four diastereomeric enantiomer pairs. Stem plants Menthol is found … Menthol

Spasmo-Canulase

Products Spasmo-Canulase Bitabs (originally Wander, then Sandoz, Novartis, GSK) went on sale in many countries in 1964. In 2017, distribution was discontinued for production reasons. Procurement of the seven active ingredients apparently became increasingly difficult. Ingredients In the fast-dissolving shell of the tablets: Metixene (anticholinergic). Pepsin (digestive enzyme) Dimethicone (defoamer) Glutamic acid hydrochloride (acid) In … Spasmo-Canulase